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Rye vs. Chorizo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between rye and chorizo

  • Rye has more manganese, fiber, copper, phosphorus, and magnesium, while chorizo has more vitamin B12 and vitamin B1.
  • Rye's daily need coverage for manganese is 110% higher.
  • The amount of saturated fat in rye is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Rye grain 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.
Rye
Rye
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 79% 7.2% 45% 99% 122% 72% 142% 0.26% 336% 76%
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 +511.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +28.1%
Contains more IronIron +65.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +358.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +121.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +6342.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +28.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +51.8%

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.
Rye
Rye
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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% 0.33% 17% 0% 79% 58% 80% 87% 68% 0% 15% 29% 17%
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 +286.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +30%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +268.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +1800%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +99.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +19.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +20.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +80.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +218.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rye
Rye
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10% 76% 11%
Protein: 10.34 g
Fats: 1.63 g
Carbs: 75.86 g
Water: 10.6 g
Other: 1.57 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 +3978.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +133.1%
Contains more FatsFats +2247.9%
Contains more WaterWater +200.5%
Contains more OtherOther +149.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rye
Rye
1
17% 18% 65%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.197 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.208 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.767 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 -98.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +8746.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +351.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Rye 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
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rye Chorizo DV% diff.
Manganese 2.577mg 0.04mg 110%
Vitamin B12 0µg 2µg 83%
Saturated fat 0.197g 14.38g 64%
Fiber 15.1g 0g 60%
Fats 1.63g 38.27g 56%
Sodium 2mg 1235mg 54%
Monounsaturated fat 0.208g 18.4g 45%
Copper 0.367mg 0.08mg 32%
Cholesterol 0mg 88mg 29%
Protein 10.34g 24.1g 28%
Phosphorus 332mg 150mg 26%
Vitamin B1 0.316mg 0.63mg 26%
Carbs 75.86g 1.86g 25%
Magnesium 110mg 18mg 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.767g 3.46g 18%
Vitamin B6 0.294mg 0.53mg 18%
Iron 2.63mg 1.59mg 13%
Selenium 13.9µg 21.1µg 13%
Choline 30.4mg 96.7mg 12%
Folate 38µg 2µg 9%
Vitamin D 0IU 61IU 8%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.5µg 8%
Vitamin B5 1.456mg 1.12mg 7%
Zinc 2.65mg 3.41mg 7%
Calories 338kcal 455kcal 6%
Vitamin B3 4.27mg 5.131mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.251mg 0.3mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.85mg 0.22mg 4%
Vitamin K 5.9µg 1.6µg 4%
Potassium 510mg 398mg 3%
Calcium 24mg 8mg 2%
Net carbs 60.76g 1.86g N/A
Sugar 0.98g 0g N/A
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0.278mg 0%
Threonine 0.289mg 1.473mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.208mg 2.206mg 0%
Leucine 0.563mg 1.708mg 0%
Lysine 0.286mg 2.414mg 0%
Methionine 0.153mg 0.47mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.435mg 1.149mg 0%
Valine 0.317mg 0.914mg 0%
Histidine 0.189mg 0.721mg 0%
Fructose 0.11g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Rye 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
35%
Rye
65%
Chorizo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
98%
Rye
58%
Chorizo

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rye
Rye is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rye
Rye contains less Sodium (difference - 1233mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rye
Rye is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.183g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rye
Rye is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.98g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is cheaper?
Chorizo
Chorizo is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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. Rye - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168884/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.