Pimiento vs. Chorizo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between pimiento and chorizo
- Pimiento has more vitamin C and vitamin A; however, chorizo has more vitamin B12, vitamin B1, selenium, zinc, and vitamin B3.
- Pimiento's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 94% more.
- Pimiento is lower in sodium.
- Pimiento has a higher glycemic index than chorizo.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Pimento, canned and Chorizo, pork and beef.
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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 less SodiumSodium | -98.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +130% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +200% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +33.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +151.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +63.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1694.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +782.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +10450% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +213.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +418.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +3605.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +734.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +11100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +146.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +1434.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +174.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +192.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +2090.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +12656.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +880% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +91900% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2049.1% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 84.9mg | 0mg | 94% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 2µg | 83% |
| Saturated fat | 0.045g | 14.38g | 65% |
| Fats | 0.3g | 38.27g | 58% |
| Sodium | 14mg | 1235mg | 53% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.017mg | 0.63mg | 51% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.02g | 18.4g | 46% |
| Protein | 1.1g | 24.1g | 46% |
| Selenium | 0.2µg | 21.1µg | 38% |
| Zinc | 0.19mg | 3.41mg | 29% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 88mg | 29% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.615mg | 5.131mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.215mg | 0.53mg | 24% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.161g | 3.46g | 22% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.01mg | 1.12mg | 22% |
| Calories | 23kcal | 455kcal | 22% |
| Phosphorus | 17mg | 150mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.3mg | 18% |
| Choline | 6.3mg | 96.7mg | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 133µg | 0µg | 15% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 1.5µg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1.9g | 0g | 8% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 61IU | 8% |
| Potassium | 158mg | 398mg | 7% |
| Vitamin K | 8.3µg | 1.6µg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.049mg | 0.08mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.69mg | 0.22mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 6mg | 18mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.092mg | 0.04mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 5.1g | 1.86g | 1% |
| Folate | 6µg | 2µg | 1% |
| Iron | 1.68mg | 1.59mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.2g | 1.86g | N/A |
| Calcium | 6mg | 8mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.71g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.014mg | 0.278mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.04mg | 1.473mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.036mg | 2.206mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.058mg | 1.708mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.049mg | 2.414mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.013mg | 0.47mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.034mg | 1.149mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.046mg | 0.914mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.022mg | 0.721mg | 0% |
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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
35%
65%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
58%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pimiento is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pimiento contains less Sodium (difference - 1221mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pimiento is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.335g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chorizo is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.71g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chorizo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Chorizo is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chorizo is relatively richer in minerals
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.