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Peanut butter vs. Chorizo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Peanut butter and Chorizo?

  • Peanut butter is higher in Manganese, Vitamin E , Vitamin B3, Copper, and Magnesium, however, Chorizo is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, and Selenium.
  • Chorizo's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 83% more.
  • Chorizo contains 42 times less Manganese than Peanut butter. Peanut butter contains 1.665mg of Manganese, while Chorizo contains 0.04mg.
  • Peanut butter has less Sodium.

We used Peanut butter, smooth style, without salt and Chorizo, pork and beef types 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.
Peanut butter
Peanut butter
8
:
2
Chorizo
Chorizo
Contains more Calcium +512.5%
Contains more Magnesium +833.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +123.3%
Contains more Potassium +40.2%
Contains less Sodium -98.6%
Contains more Copper +427.5%
Contains more Manganese +4062.5%
Contains more Zinc +35.9%
Contains more Selenium +414.6%
Equal in Iron - 1.59
Peanut butter
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 66% 120% 144% 50% 3% 69% 141% 218% 23%
Chorizo
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 60% 13% 65% 36% 162% 93% 27% 6% 116%
Contains more Calcium +512.5%
Contains more Magnesium +833.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +123.3%
Contains more Potassium +40.2%
Contains less Sodium -98.6%
Contains more Copper +427.5%
Contains more Manganese +4062.5%
Contains more Zinc +35.9%
Contains more Selenium +414.6%
Equal in Iron - 1.59

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.
Peanut butter
Peanut butter
4
:
6
Chorizo
Chorizo
Contains more Vitamin E +4036.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +155.5%
Contains more Folate +4250%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +320%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +433.3%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 1.12
Peanut butter
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 182% 0% 0% 38% 45% 246% 69% 102% 66% 0% 1%
Chorizo
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 45% 0% 158% 70% 97% 68% 123% 2% 251% 4%
Contains more Vitamin E +4036.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +155.5%
Contains more Folate +4250%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +320%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +433.3%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 1.12

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Peanut butter
Peanut butter
2
:
3
Chorizo
Chorizo
Contains more Fats +34.2%
Contains more Carbs +1099.5%
Contains more Water +2489.4%
Contains more Other +35.6%
Equal in Protein - 24.1
Peanut butter
22% 51% 22% 3%
Protein: 22.21 g
Fats: 51.36 g
Carbs: 22.31 g
Water: 1.23 g
Other: 2.89 g
Chorizo
24% 38% 2% 32% 4%
Protein: 24.1 g
Fats: 38.27 g
Carbs: 1.86 g
Water: 31.85 g
Other: 3.92 g
Contains more Fats +34.2%
Contains more Carbs +1099.5%
Contains more Water +2489.4%
Contains more Other +35.6%
Equal in Protein - 24.1

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Peanut butter
Peanut butter
3
:
0
Chorizo
Chorizo
Contains less Saturated Fat -28.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +41%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +262.3%
Peanut butter
21% 53% 26%
Saturated Fat: 10.325 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 25.941 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.535 g
Chorizo
40% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: 14.38 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.46 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -28.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +41%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +262.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Peanut butter Chorizo
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peanut butter Chorizo Opinion
Net carbs 17.31g 1.86g Peanut butter
Protein 22.21g 24.1g Chorizo
Fats 51.36g 38.27g Peanut butter
Carbs 22.31g 1.86g Peanut butter
Calories 598kcal 455kcal Peanut butter
Starch 3.56g Peanut butter
Fructose 0.12g Peanut butter
Sugar 10.49g 0g Chorizo
Fiber 5g 0g Peanut butter
Calcium 49mg 8mg Peanut butter
Iron 1.74mg 1.59mg Peanut butter
Magnesium 168mg 18mg Peanut butter
Phosphorus 335mg 150mg Peanut butter
Potassium 558mg 398mg Peanut butter
Sodium 17mg 1235mg Peanut butter
Zinc 2.51mg 3.41mg Chorizo
Copper 0.422mg 0.08mg Peanut butter
Manganese 1.665mg 0.04mg Peanut butter
Selenium 4.1µg 21.1µg Chorizo
Vitamin E 9.1mg 0.22mg Peanut butter
Vitamin D 0IU 61IU Chorizo
Vitamin D 0µg 1.5µg Chorizo
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.63mg Chorizo
Vitamin B2 0.192mg 0.3mg Chorizo
Vitamin B3 13.112mg 5.131mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B5 1.137mg 1.12mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B6 0.441mg 0.53mg Chorizo
Folate 87µg 2µg Peanut butter
Vitamin B12 0µg 2µg Chorizo
Vitamin K 0.3µg 1.6µg Chorizo
Tryptophan 0.231mg 0.278mg Chorizo
Threonine 0.525mg 1.473mg Chorizo
Isoleucine 0.616mg 2.206mg Chorizo
Leucine 1.546mg 1.708mg Chorizo
Lysine 0.681mg 2.414mg Chorizo
Methionine 0.265mg 0.47mg Chorizo
Phenylalanine 1.202mg 1.149mg Peanut butter
Valine 0.782mg 0.914mg Chorizo
Histidine 0.557mg 0.721mg Chorizo
Cholesterol 0mg 88mg Peanut butter
Trans Fat 0.075g Chorizo
Saturated Fat 10.325g 14.38g Peanut butter
Monounsaturated Fat 25.941g 18.4g Peanut butter
Polyunsaturated fat 12.535g 3.46g Peanut butter
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g Peanut butter
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.215g Peanut butter
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Peanut butter
Omega-3 - ALA 0.027g Peanut butter
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.01g Peanut butter

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Peanut butter Chorizo
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
62%
Peanut butter
68%
Chorizo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Peanut butter
58%
Chorizo

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter contains less Sodium (difference - 1218mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.055g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.49g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chorizo
Chorizo is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Peanut butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172470/nutrients
  2. Chorizo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173859/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.