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Pineapple vs. Chorizo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between pineapple and chorizo

  • Pineapple is higher in vitamin C and manganese, yet chorizo is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B6, and zinc.
  • Chorizo covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 83% more than pineapple.
  • The amount of sodium in pineapple is lower.
  • The glycemic index of chorizo is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Pineapple, raw, all varieties 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 3.9% 9.6% 11% 37% 3.3% 3.4% 0.13% 121% 0.55%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 2.4% 35% 60% 27% 93% 64% 161% 5.2% 115%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +62.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +37.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2217.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +265.1%
Contains more IronIron +448.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +2741.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1775%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +21000%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 159% 1% 0.4% 0% 20% 7.4% 9.4% 13% 26% 0% 1.8% 14% 3%
Chorizo
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 4.4% 23% 158% 69% 96% 67% 122% 250% 4% 1.5% 53%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +800%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1000%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +697.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +837.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +926.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +425.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +373.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +128.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +1658.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 86%
Protein: 0.54 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 13.12 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 0.22 g
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 CarbsCarbs +605.4%
Contains more WaterWater +170%
Contains more ProteinProtein +4363%
Contains more FatsFats +31791.7%
Contains more OtherOther +1681.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 21% 65%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.009 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.04 g
40% 51% 10%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 14.38 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.46 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +141438.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +8550%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pineapple Chorizo DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 2µg 83%
Saturated fat 0.009g 14.38g 65%
Fats 0.12g 38.27g 59%
Sodium 1mg 1235mg 54%
Vitamin C 47.8mg 0mg 53%
Protein 0.54g 24.1g 47%
Monounsaturated fat 0.013g 18.4g 46%
Vitamin B1 0.079mg 0.63mg 46%
Manganese 0.927mg 0.04mg 39%
Selenium 0.1µg 21.1µg 38%
Vitamin B6 0.112mg 0.53mg 32%
Zinc 0.12mg 3.41mg 30%
Cholesterol 0mg 88mg 29%
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 5.131mg 29%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.04g 3.46g 23%
Vitamin B2 0.032mg 0.3mg 21%
Calories 50kcal 455kcal 20%
Phosphorus 8mg 150mg 20%
Vitamin B5 0.213mg 1.12mg 18%
Choline 5.5mg 96.7mg 17%
Iron 0.29mg 1.59mg 16%
Potassium 109mg 398mg 9%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.5µg 8%
Vitamin D 0IU 61IU 8%
Fiber 1.4g 0g 6%
Folate 18µg 2µg 4%
Carbs 13.12g 1.86g 4%
Fructose 2.12g 3%
Copper 0.11mg 0.08mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.02mg 0.22mg 1%
Calcium 13mg 8mg 1%
Magnesium 12mg 18mg 1%
Vitamin K 0.7µg 1.6µg 1%
Net carbs 11.72g 1.86g N/A
Sugar 9.85g 0g N/A
Vitamin A 3µg 0µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.005mg 0.278mg 0%
Threonine 0.019mg 1.473mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.019mg 2.206mg 0%
Leucine 0.024mg 1.708mg 0%
Lysine 0.026mg 2.414mg 0%
Methionine 0.012mg 0.47mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.021mg 1.149mg 0%
Valine 0.024mg 0.914mg 0%
Histidine 0.01mg 0.721mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pineapple Chorizo
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
20%
Pineapple
65%
Chorizo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Pineapple
58%
Chorizo

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pineapple
Pineapple is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pineapple
Pineapple contains less Sodium (difference - 1234mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pineapple
Pineapple is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.371g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.85g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is cheaper?
Chorizo
Chorizo is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chorizo
Chorizo is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chorizo
Chorizo is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Pineapple - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169124/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.