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Shortbread vs. Chorizo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between shortbread and chorizo

  • Shortbread has more folate, while chorizo has more vitamin B12, vitamin B6, selenium, zinc, vitamin B1, and choline.
  • Chorizo's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 83% higher.
  • Chorizo contains 41 times less folate than shortbread. Shortbread contains 81µg of folate, while chorizo contains 2µg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in shortbread is lower.
  • Chorizo has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of chorizo is 28, while the glycemic index of shortbread is 64.

The food types used in this comparison are Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain 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% 3.9% 7.8% 112% 30% 13% 28% 46% 51% 34%
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 +62.5%
Contains more IronIron +87.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +12.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -71.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +882.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +28.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +352.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +595.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +127.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +240.3%

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 0% 0% 49% 0% 88% 72% 61% 19% 16% 0% 28% 61% 0.49%
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 EVitamin E +1009.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +587.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +3950%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +78.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +56.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +248.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +646.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +10644.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.3mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 26% 64% 4%
Protein: 5.37 g
Fats: 26.22 g
Carbs: 63.78 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 1.03 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 +3329%
Contains more ProteinProtein +348.8%
Contains more FatsFats +46%
Contains more WaterWater +784.7%
Contains more OtherOther +280.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
35% 29% 36%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.105 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.326 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 -43.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +140.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +174.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shortbread Chorizo DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 2µg 83%
Sodium 353mg 1235mg 38%
Protein 5.37g 24.1g 37%
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.53mg 35%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.326g 3.46g 32%
Monounsaturated fat 6.708g 18.4g 29%
Saturated fat 8.105g 14.38g 29%
Cholesterol 0mg 88mg 29%
Selenium 6.2µg 21.1µg 27%
Zinc 0.49mg 3.41mg 27%
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0.63mg 23%
Carbs 63.78g 1.86g 21%
Folate 81µg 2µg 20%
Fats 26.22g 38.27g 19%
Choline 0.9mg 96.7mg 17%
Iron 2.98mg 1.59mg 17%
Starch 40.47g 17%
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 1.12mg 16%
Vitamin E 2.44mg 0.22mg 15%
Manganese 0.393mg 0.04mg 15%
Phosphorus 66mg 150mg 12%
Vitamin B3 3.275mg 5.131mg 12%
Potassium 88mg 398mg 9%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.5µg 8%
Vitamin D 0IU 61IU 8%
Vitamin K 11µg 1.6µg 8%
Fiber 1.3g 0g 5%
Calories 514kcal 455kcal 3%
Vitamin B2 0.314mg 0.3mg 1%
Copper 0.09mg 0.08mg 1%
Calcium 13mg 8mg 1%
Magnesium 14mg 18mg 1%
Net carbs 62.48g 1.86g N/A
Sugar 21.65g 0g N/A
Trans fat 0.714g N/A
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%
Fructose 0.3g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.002g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.253g N/A

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Shortbread 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
30%
Shortbread
65%
Chorizo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Shortbread
58%
Chorizo

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortbread
Shortbread contains less Sodium (difference - 882mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.275g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.65g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Shortbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174967/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.