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Flax vs. Chorizo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Flax and Chorizo different?

  • Flax is higher in Copper, Fiber, Manganese, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, and Iron, however, Chorizo is richer in Vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Flax is 127% higher.
  • Flax has less Saturated Fat.

Seeds, flaxseed and Chorizo, pork and beef are the varieties used 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.
Flax
Flax
10
:
0
Chorizo
Chorizo
Contains more Calcium +3087.5%
Contains more Iron +260.4%
Contains more Magnesium +2077.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +328%
Contains more Potassium +104.3%
Contains less Sodium -97.6%
Contains more Zinc +27.3%
Contains more Copper +1425%
Contains more Manganese +6105%
Contains more Selenium +20.4%
Flax
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 77% 215% 280% 276% 72% 4% 119% 407% 324% 139%
Chorizo
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 60% 13% 65% 36% 162% 93% 27% 6% 116%
Contains more Calcium +3087.5%
Contains more Iron +260.4%
Contains more Magnesium +2077.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +328%
Contains more Potassium +104.3%
Contains less Sodium -97.6%
Contains more Zinc +27.3%
Contains more Copper +1425%
Contains more Manganese +6105%
Contains more Selenium +20.4%

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.
Flax
Flax
5
:
6
Chorizo
Chorizo
Contains more Vitamin E +40.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +161%
Contains more Folate +4250%
Contains more Vitamin K +168.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +86.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +66.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +13.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Flax
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 7% 0% 2% 411% 38% 58% 60% 110% 66% 0% 11%
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 E +40.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +161%
Contains more Folate +4250%
Contains more Vitamin K +168.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +86.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +66.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +13.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Flax
Flax
2
:
3
Chorizo
Chorizo
Contains more Fats +10.2%
Contains more Carbs +1452.7%
Contains more Protein +31.8%
Contains more Water +357.6%
Equal in Fats - 38.27
Equal in Other - 3.92
Flax
18% 42% 29% 7% 4%
Protein: 18.29 g
Fats: 42.16 g
Carbs: 28.88 g
Water: 6.96 g
Other: 3.71 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 Fats +10.2%
Contains more Carbs +1452.7%
Contains more Protein +31.8%
Contains more Water +357.6%
Equal in Fats - 38.27
Equal in Other - 3.92

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Flax
Flax
2
:
1
Chorizo
Chorizo
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +730.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +144.5%
Flax
9% 19% 72%
Saturated Fat: 3.663 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.527 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 28.73 g
Chorizo
40% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: 14.38 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.46 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +730.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +144.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Flax Chorizo
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Flax Chorizo Opinion
Net carbs 1.58g 1.86g Chorizo
Protein 18.29g 24.1g Chorizo
Fats 42.16g 38.27g Flax
Carbs 28.88g 1.86g Flax
Calories 534kcal 455kcal Flax
Sugar 1.55g 0g Chorizo
Fiber 27.3g 0g Flax
Calcium 255mg 8mg Flax
Iron 5.73mg 1.59mg Flax
Magnesium 392mg 18mg Flax
Phosphorus 642mg 150mg Flax
Potassium 813mg 398mg Flax
Sodium 30mg 1235mg Flax
Zinc 4.34mg 3.41mg Flax
Copper 1.22mg 0.08mg Flax
Manganese 2.482mg 0.04mg Flax
Selenium 25.4µg 21.1µg Flax
Vitamin E 0.31mg 0.22mg Flax
Vitamin D 0IU 61IU Chorizo
Vitamin D 0µg 1.5µg Chorizo
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0mg Flax
Vitamin B1 1.644mg 0.63mg Flax
Vitamin B2 0.161mg 0.3mg Chorizo
Vitamin B3 3.08mg 5.131mg Chorizo
Vitamin B5 0.985mg 1.12mg Chorizo
Vitamin B6 0.473mg 0.53mg Chorizo
Folate 87µg 2µg Flax
Vitamin B12 0µg 2µg Chorizo
Vitamin K 4.3µg 1.6µg Flax
Tryptophan 0.297mg 0.278mg Flax
Threonine 0.766mg 1.473mg Chorizo
Isoleucine 0.896mg 2.206mg Chorizo
Leucine 1.235mg 1.708mg Chorizo
Lysine 0.862mg 2.414mg Chorizo
Methionine 0.37mg 0.47mg Chorizo
Phenylalanine 0.957mg 1.149mg Chorizo
Valine 1.072mg 0.914mg Flax
Histidine 0.472mg 0.721mg Chorizo
Cholesterol 0mg 88mg Flax
Saturated Fat 3.663g 14.38g Flax
Monounsaturated Fat 7.527g 18.4g Chorizo
Polyunsaturated fat 28.73g 3.46g Flax
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Flax

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Flax 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
63%
Flax
68%
Chorizo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
191%
Flax
58%
Chorizo

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Flax
Flax contains less Sodium (difference - 1205mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flax
Flax is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Flax
Flax is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.717g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flax
Flax is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.55g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Chorizo
Chorizo is cheaper (difference - $3)
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. Flax - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169414/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.