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Potato bread vs. Chorizo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between potato bread and chorizo

  • Potato bread has more phosphorus, folate, and fiber; however, chorizo is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, and vitamin B6.
  • Chorizo covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 77% more than potato bread.
  • Potato bread contains less sodium.
  • Potato bread has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of potato bread is 61, while the glycemic index of chorizo is 28.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Bread, potato 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 20% 56% 63% 84% 31% 39% 158% 49% 33% 52%
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 +55.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2250%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +80.4%
Contains more IronIron +41.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +17.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +146%
Contains less SodiumSodium -69.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +532.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +136.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +122.1%

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 0% 8% 9.4% 1.5% 47% 24% 23% 49% 54% 19% 17% 95% 10%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +113.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +325%
Contains more FolateFolate +6200%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +235.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +183%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +310.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +37.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +128.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1233.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +425.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 3% 47% 34% 4%
Protein: 12.5 g
Fats: 3.13 g
Carbs: 47.07 g
Water: 33.55 g
Other: 3.75 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 +2430.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +92.8%
Contains more FatsFats +1122.7%
~equal in Water ~31.85g
~equal in Other ~3.92g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato bread Chorizo DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.15µg 2µg 77%
Saturated fat 0g 14.38g 65%
Fats 3.13g 38.27g 54%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 18.4g 46%
Vitamin B1 0.188mg 0.63mg 37%
Sodium 375mg 1235mg 37%
Phosphorus 369mg 150mg 31%
Folate 126µg 2µg 31%
Cholesterol 0mg 88mg 29%
Fiber 6.3g 0g 25%
Vitamin B3 1.25mg 5.131mg 24%
Protein 12.5g 24.1g 23%
Vitamin B6 0.232mg 0.53mg 23%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 3.46g 23%
Selenium 9.5µg 21.1µg 21%
Calcium 188mg 8mg 18%
Zinc 1.44mg 3.41mg 18%
Carbs 47.07g 1.86g 15%
Vitamin B2 0.106mg 0.3mg 15%
Choline 18.4mg 96.7mg 14%
Calories 266kcal 455kcal 9%
Manganese 0.253mg 0.04mg 9%
Potassium 718mg 398mg 9%
Iron 2.25mg 1.59mg 8%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1.5µg 7%
Vitamin D 2IU 61IU 7%
Vitamin B5 0.817mg 1.12mg 6%
Vitamin K 6.8µg 1.6µg 4%
Vitamin A 24µg 0µg 3%
Copper 0.094mg 0.08mg 2%
Magnesium 28mg 18mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.47mg 0.22mg 2%
Net carbs 40.77g 1.86g N/A
Sugar 9.38g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.081mg 0.278mg 0%
Threonine 0.224mg 1.473mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.268mg 2.206mg 0%
Leucine 0.44mg 1.708mg 0%
Lysine 0.311mg 2.414mg 0%
Methionine 0.112mg 0.47mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.285mg 1.149mg 0%
Valine 0.305mg 0.914mg 0%
Histidine 0.143mg 0.721mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Potato bread 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
27%
Potato bread
65%
Chorizo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Potato bread
58%
Chorizo

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato bread
Potato bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato bread
Potato bread contains less Sodium (difference - 860mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato bread
Potato bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.38g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato bread
Potato bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.38g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
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 ($)

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. Potato bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167943/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.