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Scrapple vs. Chorizo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Scrapple and Chorizo

  • Scrapple has more Vitamin A, and Copper, however, Chorizo is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Zinc, and Vitamin B3.
  • Chorizo covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 70% more than Scrapple.
  • Scrapple contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Scrapple, pork 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 9.3% 2.1% 14% 71% 71% 29% 33% 63% 0% 95%
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 IronIron +18.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +165%
Contains less SodiumSodium -61%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +38.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +14.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +151.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +221.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +97.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +21.3%

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 8.3% 125% 3% 9% 29% 66% 43% 0% 28% 39% 8.5% 3.8% 39%
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% 45% 158% 69% 96% 67% 122% 250% 4% 1.5% 53%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +112.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +150%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +46.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +443.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +125.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +341.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +545.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +33.6%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.3mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 14% 14% 62%
Protein: 8.06 g
Fats: 13.87 g
Carbs: 14.06 g
Water: 62.47 g
Other: 1.54 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 +655.9%
Contains more WaterWater +96.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +199%
Contains more FatsFats +175.9%
Contains more OtherOther +154.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
38% 49% 13%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.732 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.156 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.664 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 -67.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +198.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +107.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Scrapple Chorizo Opinion
Calories 213kcal 455kcal Chorizo
Protein 8.06g 24.1g Chorizo
Fats 13.87g 38.27g Chorizo
Vitamin C 2.5mg 0mg Scrapple
Net carbs 13.76g 1.86g Scrapple
Carbs 14.06g 1.86g Scrapple
Cholesterol 49mg 88mg Scrapple
Vitamin D 13IU 61IU Chorizo
Magnesium 13mg 18mg Chorizo
Calcium 7mg 8mg Chorizo
Potassium 158mg 398mg Chorizo
Iron 1.89mg 1.59mg Scrapple
Sugar 0.2g 0g Chorizo
Fiber 0.3g 0g Scrapple
Copper 0.212mg 0.08mg Scrapple
Zinc 1.06mg 3.41mg Chorizo
Phosphorus 76mg 150mg Chorizo
Sodium 482mg 1235mg Scrapple
Vitamin A 2086IU 0IU Scrapple
Vitamin A 626µg 0µg Scrapple
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.22mg Chorizo
Vitamin D 0.3µg 1.5µg Chorizo
Manganese 0.04mg Chorizo
Selenium 17.4µg 21.1µg Chorizo
Vitamin B1 0.116mg 0.63mg Chorizo
Vitamin B2 0.287mg 0.3mg Chorizo
Vitamin B3 2.273mg 5.131mg Chorizo
Vitamin B5 1.12mg Chorizo
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.53mg Chorizo
Vitamin B12 0.31µg 2µg Chorizo
Vitamin K 3.4µg 1.6µg Scrapple
Folate 5µg 2µg Scrapple
Choline 72.4mg 96.7mg Chorizo
Saturated Fat 4.732g 14.38g Scrapple
Monounsaturated Fat 6.156g 18.4g Chorizo
Polyunsaturated fat 1.664g 3.46g Chorizo
Tryptophan 0.278mg Chorizo
Threonine 1.473mg Chorizo
Isoleucine 2.206mg Chorizo
Leucine 1.708mg Chorizo
Lysine 2.414mg Chorizo
Methionine 0.47mg Chorizo
Phenylalanine 1.149mg Chorizo
Valine 0.914mg Chorizo
Histidine 0.721mg Chorizo

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Scrapple 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
31%
Scrapple
67%
Chorizo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Scrapple
58%
Chorizo

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Scrapple
Scrapple is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 39mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Scrapple
Scrapple contains less Sodium (difference - 753mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Scrapple
Scrapple is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.648g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Scrapple
Scrapple is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.2g)
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. Scrapple - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172969/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.