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Pumpkin pie vs. Chorizo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between pumpkin pie and chorizo

  • Pumpkin pie is higher in vitamin A, yet chorizo is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, selenium, zinc, and vitamin B3.
  • Chorizo covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 69% more than pumpkin pie.
  • The amount of cholesterol in pumpkin pie is lower.
  • The glycemic index of chorizo is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Pie, pumpkin, commercially prepared 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 10% 19% 15% 34% 49% 11% 35% 31% 30% 29%
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 +700%
Contains more CopperCopper +85%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +467.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +28.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +138.3%
Contains more IronIron +76.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +774.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +85.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +290.7%

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% 149% 15% 1.5% 44% 29% 21% 27% 15% 44% 33% 20% 20%
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 +245.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +725%
Contains more FolateFolate +1200%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +255.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +141.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +363.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +147.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +741.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +471.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +157.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 10% 35% 50%
Protein: 3.9 g
Fats: 9.75 g
Carbs: 34.83 g
Water: 50.39 g
Other: 1.13 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 +1772.6%
Contains more WaterWater +58.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +517.9%
Contains more FatsFats +292.5%
Contains more OtherOther +246.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 55% 21%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.988 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.77 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 -86.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +300%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +95.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin pie Chorizo DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.35µg 2µg 69%
Saturated fat 1.988g 14.38g 56%
Vitamin A 448µg 0µg 50%
Fats 9.75g 38.27g 44%
Sodium 239mg 1235mg 43%
Protein 3.9g 24.1g 40%
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 0.63mg 38%
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.53mg 36%
Monounsaturated fat 4.6g 18.4g 35%
Selenium 5.4µg 21.1µg 29%
Zinc 0.39mg 3.41mg 27%
Vitamin B3 1.107mg 5.131mg 25%
Cholesterol 26mg 88mg 21%
Vitamin B2 0.124mg 0.3mg 14%
Vitamin B5 0.452mg 1.12mg 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.77g 3.46g 11%
Choline 37.5mg 96.7mg 11%
Calories 243kcal 455kcal 11%
Carbs 34.83g 1.86g 11%
Phosphorus 81mg 150mg 10%
Vitamin K 13.2µg 1.6µg 10%
Iron 0.9mg 1.59mg 9%
Manganese 0.227mg 0.04mg 8%
Copper 0.148mg 0.08mg 8%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1.5µg 7%
Fiber 1.8g 0g 7%
Vitamin D 2IU 61IU 7%
Potassium 167mg 398mg 7%
Folate 26µg 2µg 6%
Calcium 64mg 8mg 6%
Fructose 2.85g 4%
Vitamin E 0.76mg 0.22mg 4%
Starch 10.73g 4%
Magnesium 14mg 18mg 1%
Net carbs 33.03g 1.86g N/A
Sugar 18.88g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.048mg 0.278mg 0%
Threonine 0.154mg 1.473mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.158mg 2.206mg 0%
Leucine 0.297mg 1.708mg 0%
Lysine 0.192mg 2.414mg 0%
Methionine 0.249mg 0.47mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.175mg 1.149mg 0%
Valine 0.211mg 0.914mg 0%
Histidine 0.088mg 0.721mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin pie 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
32%
Pumpkin pie
65%
Chorizo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pumpkin pie
58%
Chorizo

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 62mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie contains less Sodium (difference - 996mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.392g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.88g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
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
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. Pumpkin pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172787/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.