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Spread vs. Chorizo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between spread and chorizo

  • Spread has less vitamin B1, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, zinc, vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B5, and phosphorus.
  • Chorizo's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 42% more.
  • Spread is lower in cholesterol.
  • Chorizo has a higher glycemic index than spread.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Sandwich spread, pork, beef 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.
Spread
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 3.6% 9.7% 30% 43% 28% 25% 132% 3.4% 53%
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 +50%
Contains more CopperCopper +62.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -18%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +125%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +261.8%
Contains more IronIron +101.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +234.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +154.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +53.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +117.5%

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.
Spread
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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% 8.7% 35% 9% 43% 31% 32% 26% 28% 140% 4% 1.5% 34%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +690.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +150%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +266.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +123.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +196.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +160.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +341.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +78.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +55.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~1.6µg
~equal in Folate ~2µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spread
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8% 17% 12% 60% 3%
Protein: 7.66 g
Fats: 17.34 g
Carbs: 11.94 g
Water: 60.28 g
Other: 2.78 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 +541.9%
Contains more WaterWater +89.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +214.6%
Contains more FatsFats +120.7%
Contains more OtherOther +41%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spread
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37% 47% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.977 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.584 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.565 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 -58.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +142.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +34.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spread Chorizo DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.172mg 0.63mg 38%
Saturated fat 5.977g 14.38g 38%
Vitamin B12 1.12µg 2µg 37%
Protein 7.66g 24.1g 33%
Fats 17.34g 38.27g 32%
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.53mg 32%
Monounsaturated fat 7.584g 18.4g 27%
Zinc 1.02mg 3.41mg 22%
Vitamin B3 1.73mg 5.131mg 21%
Selenium 9.7µg 21.1µg 21%
Cholesterol 38mg 88mg 17%
Vitamin B5 0.43mg 1.12mg 14%
Phosphorus 59mg 150mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.134mg 0.3mg 13%
Calories 235kcal 455kcal 11%
Sodium 1013mg 1235mg 10%
Iron 0.79mg 1.59mg 10%
Vitamin E 1.74mg 0.22mg 10%
Potassium 110mg 398mg 8%
Copper 0.13mg 0.08mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.565g 3.46g 6%
Choline 62.3mg 96.7mg 6%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 1.5µg 5%
Vitamin D 22IU 61IU 5%
Vitamin A 26µg 0µg 3%
Carbs 11.94g 1.86g 3%
Magnesium 8mg 18mg 2%
Manganese 0.026mg 0.04mg 1%
Fiber 0.2g 0g 1%
Net carbs 11.74g 1.86g N/A
Calcium 12mg 8mg 0%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1.6µg 0%
Folate 2µg 2µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.082mg 0.278mg 0%
Threonine 0.334mg 1.473mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.334mg 2.206mg 0%
Leucine 0.6mg 1.708mg 0%
Lysine 0.663mg 2.414mg 0%
Methionine 0.196mg 0.47mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.301mg 1.149mg 0%
Valine 0.356mg 0.914mg 0%
Histidine 0.279mg 0.721mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Spread 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
30%
Spread
65%
Chorizo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Spread
58%
Chorizo

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spread
Spread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 50mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spread
Spread contains less Sodium (difference - 222mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spread
Spread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.403g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spread
Spread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
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 contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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. Spread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174583/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.