Omelette vs. Chorizo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are omelette and chorizo different?
- Omelette is higher in choline and vitamin A; however, chorizo is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and zinc.
- Daily need coverage for cholesterol for omelette is 75% higher.
- Chorizo has less cholesterol.
- Omelette has a lower glycemic index (0) than chorizo (28).
Egg, whole, cooked, omelet and Chorizo, pork and beef are the varieties used in this article.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +500% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +11.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -87.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +22.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +63.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +240.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +27% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +212.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +66.7% |
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +486.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +13.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +28.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +15.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +181.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1850% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +156% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1752.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +7917.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +270.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +163.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +139% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +128% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +228.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +190.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +292% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -76.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +279.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +27.6% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Cholesterol | 313mg | 88mg | 75% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.76µg | 2µg | 52% |
| Saturated fat | 3.319g | 14.38g | 50% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.034mg | 0.63mg | 50% |
| Sodium | 155mg | 1235mg | 47% |
| Fats | 11.66g | 38.27g | 41% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.843g | 18.4g | 34% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.064mg | 5.131mg | 32% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.143mg | 0.53mg | 30% |
| Choline | 247.6mg | 96.7mg | 27% |
| Protein | 10.57g | 24.1g | 27% |
| Zinc | 1.09mg | 3.41mg | 21% |
| Vitamin A | 172µg | 0µg | 19% |
| Calories | 154kcal | 455kcal | 15% |
| Selenium | 25.8µg | 21.1µg | 9% |
| Folate | 39µg | 2µg | 9% |
| Potassium | 117mg | 398mg | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 1.29mg | 0.22mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.386mg | 0.3mg | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.712g | 3.46g | 5% |
| Calcium | 48mg | 8mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.289mg | 1.12mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 167mg | 150mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 11mg | 18mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.063mg | 0.08mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 4.5µg | 1.6µg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 69IU | 61IU | 1% |
| Iron | 1.48mg | 1.59mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.024mg | 0.04mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 1.7µg | 1.5µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0.64g | 1.86g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0.64g | 1.86g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.31g | 0g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.709g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.14mg | 0.278mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.467mg | 1.473mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.565mg | 2.206mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.913mg | 1.708mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.767mg | 2.414mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.319mg | 0.47mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.572mg | 1.149mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.722mg | 0.914mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.26mg | 0.721mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.049g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.015g | N/A |
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Omelette contains less Sodium (difference - 1080mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Omelette is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.061g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Omelette is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Omelette is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chorizo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 225mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chorizo is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.31g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chorizo is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chorizo is relatively richer in minerals