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Spinach raw vs. Chorizo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between spinach raw and chorizo?

  • Spinach raw is richer in vitamin K, vitamin A, folate, manganese, and vitamin C, while chorizo is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B1, and selenium.
  • Spinach raw's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 401% higher.
  • Spinach raw is lower in sodium.

We used Spinach, raw and Chorizo, pork and beef types in this comparison.

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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 56% 30% 49% 102% 43% 14% 21% 10% 117% 5.5%
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 +338.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1137.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +40.2%
Contains more IronIron +70.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +62.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2142.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +543.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +206.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2010%

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 94% 156% 41% 0% 20% 44% 14% 3.9% 45% 0% 1207% 146% 11%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +822.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +30081.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +9600%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +707.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +58.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +608.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1623.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +171.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +401%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 4% 91% 2%
Protein: 2.86 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 3.63 g
Water: 91.4 g
Other: 1.72 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 +95.2%
Contains more WaterWater +187%
Contains more ProteinProtein +742.7%
Contains more FatsFats +9712.8%
Contains more OtherOther +127.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 4% 69%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.063 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.165 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 -99.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +183900%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1997%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spinach raw Chorizo DV% diff.
Vitamin K 482.9µg 1.6µg 401%
Vitamin B12 0µg 2µg 83%
Saturated fat 0.063g 14.38g 65%
Fats 0.39g 38.27g 58%
Vitamin A 469µg 0µg 52%
Sodium 79mg 1235mg 50%
Folate 194µg 2µg 48%
Monounsaturated fat 0.01g 18.4g 46%
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.63mg 46%
Protein 2.86g 24.1g 42%
Manganese 0.897mg 0.04mg 37%
Selenium 1µg 21.1µg 37%
Vitamin C 28.1mg 0mg 31%
Cholesterol 0mg 88mg 29%
Vitamin B3 0.724mg 5.131mg 28%
Vitamin B6 0.195mg 0.53mg 26%
Zinc 0.53mg 3.41mg 26%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.165g 3.46g 22%
Calories 23kcal 455kcal 22%
Vitamin B5 0.065mg 1.12mg 21%
Magnesium 79mg 18mg 15%
Choline 19.3mg 96.7mg 14%
Phosphorus 49mg 150mg 14%
Iron 2.71mg 1.59mg 14%
Vitamin E 2.03mg 0.22mg 12%
Calcium 99mg 8mg 9%
Fiber 2.2g 0g 9%
Vitamin B2 0.189mg 0.3mg 9%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.5µg 8%
Vitamin D 0IU 61IU 8%
Copper 0.13mg 0.08mg 6%
Potassium 558mg 398mg 5%
Carbs 3.63g 1.86g 1%
Net carbs 1.43g 1.86g N/A
Sugar 0.42g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.039mg 0.278mg 0%
Threonine 0.122mg 1.473mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.147mg 2.206mg 0%
Leucine 0.223mg 1.708mg 0%
Lysine 0.174mg 2.414mg 0%
Methionine 0.053mg 0.47mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.129mg 1.149mg 0%
Valine 0.161mg 0.914mg 0%
Histidine 0.064mg 0.721mg 0%
Fructose 0.15g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Spinach raw Chorizo
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
137%
Spinach raw
65%
Chorizo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Spinach raw
58%
Chorizo

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw contains less Sodium (difference - 1156mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.317g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.42g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
Chorizo
Chorizo is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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. Spinach raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168462/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.