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Puff pastry vs. Chorizo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Puff pastry and Chorizo

  • Puff pastry has more Manganese, however, Chorizo is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, and Choline.
  • Chorizo covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 83% more than Puff pastry.
  • Chorizo has 12 times less Manganese than Puff pastry. Puff pastry has 0.495mg of Manganese, while Chorizo has 0.04mg.
  • Puff pastry contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake, baked 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.
Puff pastry
Puff pastry
6
:
4
Chorizo
Chorizo
Contains more Calcium +25%
Contains more Iron +63.5%
Contains less Sodium -79.5%
Contains more Copper +43.8%
Contains more Manganese +1137.5%
Contains more Selenium +16.1%
Contains more Magnesium +12.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +150%
Contains more Potassium +541.9%
Contains more Zinc +531.5%
Puff pastry
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 98% 12% 26% 6% 33% 15% 39% 65% 134%
Chorizo
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 60% 13% 65% 36% 162% 93% 27% 6% 116%
Contains more Calcium +25%
Contains more Iron +63.5%
Contains less Sodium -79.5%
Contains more Copper +43.8%
Contains more Manganese +1137.5%
Contains more Selenium +16.1%
Contains more Magnesium +12.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +150%
Contains more Potassium +541.9%
Contains more Zinc +531.5%

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.
Puff pastry
Puff pastry
4
:
7
Chorizo
Chorizo
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +150%
Contains more Folate +2650%
Contains more Vitamin K +918.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +95%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +35%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2689.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Puff pastry
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 11% 0% 0% 81% 60% 72% 0% 5% 42% 0% 41%
Chorizo
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 45% 0% 158% 70% 97% 68% 123% 2% 251% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +150%
Contains more Folate +2650%
Contains more Vitamin K +918.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +95%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +35%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2689.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Puff pastry
Puff pastry
2
:
3
Chorizo
Chorizo
Contains more Carbs +2357%
Contains more Protein +225.7%
Contains more Water +330.4%
Contains more Other +292%
Equal in Fats - 38.27
Puff pastry
7% 39% 46% 7%
Protein: 7.4 g
Fats: 38.5 g
Carbs: 45.7 g
Water: 7.4 g
Other: 1 g
Chorizo
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 Carbs +2357%
Contains more Protein +225.7%
Contains more Water +330.4%
Contains more Other +292%
Equal in Fats - 38.27

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Puff pastry
Puff pastry
2
:
1
Chorizo
Chorizo
Contains less Saturated Fat -61.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +542.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +108.4%
Puff pastry
15% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: 5.502 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.828 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 22.228 g
Chorizo
40% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: 14.38 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.46 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -61.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +542.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +108.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Puff pastry Chorizo Opinion
Net carbs 44.2g 1.86g Puff pastry
Protein 7.4g 24.1g Chorizo
Fats 38.5g 38.27g Puff pastry
Carbs 45.7g 1.86g Puff pastry
Calories 558kcal 455kcal Puff pastry
Sugar 0.75g 0g Chorizo
Fiber 1.5g 0g Puff pastry
Calcium 10mg 8mg Puff pastry
Iron 2.6mg 1.59mg Puff pastry
Magnesium 16mg 18mg Chorizo
Phosphorus 60mg 150mg Chorizo
Potassium 62mg 398mg Chorizo
Sodium 253mg 1235mg Puff pastry
Zinc 0.54mg 3.41mg Chorizo
Copper 0.115mg 0.08mg Puff pastry
Manganese 0.495mg 0.04mg Puff pastry
Selenium 24.5µg 21.1µg Puff pastry
Vitamin A 1IU 0IU Puff pastry
Vitamin E 0.55mg 0.22mg Puff pastry
Vitamin D 0IU 61IU Chorizo
Vitamin D 0µg 1.5µg Chorizo
Vitamin B1 0.323mg 0.63mg Chorizo
Vitamin B2 0.258mg 0.3mg Chorizo
Vitamin B3 3.8mg 5.131mg Chorizo
Vitamin B5 0mg 1.12mg Chorizo
Vitamin B6 0.019mg 0.53mg Chorizo
Folate 55µg 2µg Puff pastry
Vitamin B12 0µg 2µg Chorizo
Vitamin K 16.3µg 1.6µg Puff pastry
Tryptophan 0.086mg 0.278mg Chorizo
Threonine 0.198mg 1.473mg Chorizo
Isoleucine 0.275mg 2.206mg Chorizo
Leucine 0.514mg 1.708mg Chorizo
Lysine 0.144mg 2.414mg Chorizo
Methionine 0.131mg 0.47mg Chorizo
Phenylalanine 0.367mg 1.149mg Chorizo
Valine 0.312mg 0.914mg Chorizo
Histidine 0.158mg 0.721mg Chorizo
Cholesterol 0mg 88mg Puff pastry
Saturated Fat 5.502g 14.38g Puff pastry
Monounsaturated Fat 8.828g 18.4g Chorizo
Polyunsaturated fat 22.228g 3.46g Puff pastry

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Puff pastry Chorizo
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
26%
Puff pastry
68%
Chorizo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Puff pastry
58%
Chorizo

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 982mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.878g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.75g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
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.
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.

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. Puff pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172738/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.