Salsa vs. Chorizo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between salsa and chorizo?
- The amount of vitamin B12, vitamin B1, selenium, zinc, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2 in chorizo is higher than in salsa.
- Chorizo's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 83% more.
We used USDA Commodity, salsa and Chorizo, pork, and beef types in this article.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +50% |
| Contains more IronIron | +40.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +20% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -65.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +12.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +47.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1905.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +400% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +5175% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +850% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1160% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +375.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +255.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 2µg | 83% |
| Saturated fat | 0.029g | 14.38g | 65% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 38.27g | 59% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.63mg | 48% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.016g | 18.4g | 46% |
| Protein | 1.5g | 24.1g | 45% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 21.1µg | 38% |
| Sodium | 430mg | 1235mg | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 88mg | 29% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.149mg | 0.53mg | 29% |
| Zinc | 0.17mg | 3.41mg | 29% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.08mg | 5.131mg | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.107g | 3.46g | 22% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.12mg | 22% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.03mg | 0.3mg | 21% |
| Calories | 36kcal | 455kcal | 21% |
| Choline | 96.7mg | 18% | |
| Phosphorus | 30mg | 150mg | 17% |
| Iron | 2.24mg | 1.59mg | 8% |
| Vitamin D | 1.5µg | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 61IU | 8% | |
| Fiber | 1.4g | 0g | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Folate | 19µg | 2µg | 4% |
| Potassium | 270mg | 398mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 28µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Carbs | 7g | 1.86g | 2% |
| Copper | 0.096mg | 0.08mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.04mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 5.6g | 1.86g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 18mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 8mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.278mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.473mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 2.206mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.708mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.414mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.47mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.149mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.914mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.721mg | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +276.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +181.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1506.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +19035% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +145% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +114900% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +3133.6% |
