Provolone vs. Chorizo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between provolone and chorizo
- Provolone is richer in calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin A, yet chorizo is richer in vitamin B1, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, vitamin B12, and choline.
- Daily need coverage for calcium for provolone is 75% higher.
- Chorizo contains less saturated fat.
Food types used in this article are Cheese, provolone 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 more MagnesiumMagnesium | +55.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +9350% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +230.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -29.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +188.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +205.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +207.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +300% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +45.5% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +37.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +3215.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +3189.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +135.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +626% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +37% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +527.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +15.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +28.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +20.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +43.8% |
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Protein
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -15.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +148.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +349.9% |
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 Saturated fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calcium | 756mg | 8mg | 75% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.019mg | 0.63mg | 51% |
| Phosphorus | 496mg | 150mg | 49% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.073mg | 0.53mg | 35% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.156mg | 5.131mg | 31% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.393g | 18.4g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 236µg | 0µg | 26% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.46µg | 2µg | 23% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.769g | 3.46g | 18% |
| Fats | 26.62g | 38.27g | 18% |
| Sodium | 876mg | 1235mg | 16% |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 96.7mg | 15% |
| Iron | 0.52mg | 1.59mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.476mg | 1.12mg | 13% |
| Saturated fat | 17.078g | 14.38g | 12% |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 21.1µg | 12% |
| Potassium | 138mg | 398mg | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 69mg | 88mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.026mg | 0.08mg | 6% |
| Calories | 351kcal | 455kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 20IU | 61IU | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 1.5µg | 5% |
| Protein | 25.58g | 24.1g | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.321mg | 0.3mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 3.23mg | 3.41mg | 2% |
| Folate | 10µg | 2µg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 28mg | 18mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.01mg | 0.04mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 2.2µg | 1.6µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 2.14g | 1.86g | N/A |
| Carbs | 2.14g | 1.86g | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.56g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.23mg | 0.22mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.345mg | 0.278mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.982mg | 1.473mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.091mg | 2.206mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.297mg | 1.708mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.646mg | 2.414mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.686mg | 0.47mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.287mg | 1.149mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.64mg | 0.914mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 1.115mg | 0.721mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Provolone is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Provolone contains less Sodium (difference - 359mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Provolone is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chorizo is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chorizo is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.698g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chorizo is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
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.