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Pita vs. Chorizo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Pita and Chorizo

  • Pita has more Manganese, however, Chorizo has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Zinc, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2.
  • Chorizo's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 83% more.
  • Pita has 12 times more Manganese than Chorizo. Pita has 0.481mg of Manganese, while Chorizo has 0.04mg.
  • Pita is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Bread, pita, white, unenriched 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.
Pita
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 26% 11% 53% 56% 23% 42% 70% 63% 0%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +44.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +975%
Contains more CopperCopper +110%
Contains less SodiumSodium -56.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1102.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +231.7%
Contains more IronIron +13.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +306%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +54.6%

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.
Pita
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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% 0% 0% 67% 22% 40% 24% 7.8% 0% 0% 18% 0%
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% 45% 158% 69% 96% 67% 122% 250% 4% 1.5% 53%
Contains more FolateFolate +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +136%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +209.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +139.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +182.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1458.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pita
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9% 56% 32% 2%
Protein: 9.1 g
Fats: 1.2 g
Carbs: 55.7 g
Water: 32.1 g
Other: 1.9 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 +2894.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +164.8%
Contains more FatsFats +3089.2%
Contains more OtherOther +106.3%
~equal in Water ~31.85g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pita
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21% 13% 66%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.166 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.105 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.535 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 -98.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +17423.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +546.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pita Chorizo Opinion
Calories 275kcal 455kcal Chorizo
Protein 9.1g 24.1g Chorizo
Fats 1.2g 38.27g Chorizo
Net carbs 53.5g 1.86g Pita
Carbs 55.7g 1.86g Pita
Cholesterol 0mg 88mg Pita
Vitamin D 61IU Chorizo
Magnesium 26mg 18mg Pita
Calcium 86mg 8mg Pita
Potassium 120mg 398mg Chorizo
Iron 1.4mg 1.59mg Chorizo
Fiber 2.2g 0g Pita
Copper 0.168mg 0.08mg Pita
Zinc 0.84mg 3.41mg Chorizo
Phosphorus 97mg 150mg Chorizo
Sodium 536mg 1235mg Pita
Vitamin E 0.22mg Chorizo
Vitamin D 1.5µg Chorizo
Manganese 0.481mg 0.04mg Pita
Selenium 21.1µg Chorizo
Vitamin B1 0.267mg 0.63mg Chorizo
Vitamin B2 0.097mg 0.3mg Chorizo
Vitamin B3 2.142mg 5.131mg Chorizo
Vitamin B5 0.397mg 1.12mg Chorizo
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.53mg Chorizo
Vitamin B12 0µg 2µg Chorizo
Vitamin K 1.6µg Chorizo
Folate 24µg 2µg Pita
Choline 96.7mg Chorizo
Saturated Fat 0.166g 14.38g Pita
Monounsaturated Fat 0.105g 18.4g Chorizo
Polyunsaturated fat 0.535g 3.46g Chorizo
Tryptophan 0.105mg 0.278mg Chorizo
Threonine 0.257mg 1.473mg Chorizo
Isoleucine 0.349mg 2.206mg Chorizo
Leucine 0.634mg 1.708mg Chorizo
Lysine 0.219mg 2.414mg Chorizo
Methionine 0.16mg 0.47mg Chorizo
Phenylalanine 0.446mg 1.149mg Chorizo
Valine 0.394mg 0.914mg Chorizo
Histidine 0.195mg 0.721mg Chorizo

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pita 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
14%
Pita
67%
Chorizo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Pita
58%
Chorizo

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pita
Pita is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pita
Pita is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pita
Pita contains less Sodium (difference - 699mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pita
Pita is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.214g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chorizo
Chorizo is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Pita - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172816/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.