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Spread vs. Chorizo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Spread and Chorizo

  • Spread is richer in Vitamin E , and Vitamin K, yet Chorizo is richer in Phosphorus, Potassium, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Chorizo is 61% higher.
  • Spread contains 8 times more Vitamin E than Chorizo. Spread contains 1.7mg of Vitamin E , while Chorizo contains 0.22mg.
  • Spread contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Margarine-like spread, SMART BEAT Super Light without saturated fat 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
1
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Contains less Sodium -38.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +3216.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 2% 99% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 60% 13% 65% 36% 162% 93% 27% 6% 116%
Contains less Sodium -38.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +3216.7%

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
3
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +672.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +668.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 270% 34% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 31%
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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +672.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +668.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spread
1
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Contains more Water +153.8%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +123.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +89.4%
17% 81% 2%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 17.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 80.83 g
Other: 2.07 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 Water +153.8%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +123.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +89.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spread
2
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Contains less Saturated Fat -84.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +15%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +142.1%
16% 55% 29%
Saturated Fat: 2.22 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.98 g
40% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: 14.38 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.46 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +15%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +142.1%

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 Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.86g Chorizo
Protein 0g 24.1g Chorizo
Fats 17.1g 38.27g Chorizo
Carbs 0g 1.86g Chorizo
Calories 158kcal 455kcal Chorizo
Calcium 8mg Chorizo
Iron 1.59mg Chorizo
Magnesium 18mg Chorizo
Phosphorus 0mg 150mg Chorizo
Potassium 12mg 398mg Chorizo
Sodium 755mg 1235mg Spread
Zinc 3.41mg Chorizo
Copper 0.08mg Chorizo
Manganese 0.04mg Chorizo
Selenium 21.1µg Chorizo
Vitamin A 4489IU 0IU Spread
Vitamin E 1.7mg 0.22mg Spread
Vitamin D 61IU Chorizo
Vitamin D 1.5µg Chorizo
Vitamin B1 0.63mg Chorizo
Vitamin B2 0.3mg Chorizo
Vitamin B3 5.131mg Chorizo
Vitamin B5 1.12mg Chorizo
Vitamin B6 0.53mg Chorizo
Folate 2µg Chorizo
Vitamin B12 2µg Chorizo
Vitamin K 12.3µg 1.6µg Spread
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
Cholesterol 0mg 88mg Spread
Trans Fat 2.45g Chorizo
Saturated Fat 2.22g 14.38g Spread
Monounsaturated Fat 7.6g 18.4g Chorizo
Polyunsaturated fat 3.98g 3.46g Spread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Spread 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
28%
Spread
68%
Chorizo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Spread
58%
Chorizo

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Spread
Spread contains less Sodium (difference - 480mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spread
Spread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spread
Spread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.16g)
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/173608/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.