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Sugar vs. Chorizo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Sugar and Chorizo

  • Chorizo is richer than Sugar in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Zinc, and Vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Chorizo is 83% higher.
  • Sugar contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Sugars, granulated 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.
Sugar
1
:
Contains less Sodium -99.9%
Contains more Calcium +700%
Contains more Iron +3080%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +19800%
Contains more Zinc +34000%
Contains more Copper +1042.9%
Contains more Manganese +900%
Contains more Selenium +3416.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 2% 0% 0% 1% 1% 1% 3% 1% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 60% 13% 65% 36% 162% 93% 27% 6% 116%
Contains less Sodium -99.9%
Contains more Calcium +700%
Contains more Iron +3080%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +19800%
Contains more Zinc +34000%
Contains more Copper +1042.9%
Contains more Manganese +900%
Contains more Selenium +3416.7%

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.
Sugar
0
:
10
Chorizo
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1478.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 5% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1478.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sugar
1
:
Contains more Carbs +5275.3%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +159150%
Contains more Other +∞%
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 99.98 g
Water: 0.02 g
Other: 0 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 Carbs +5275.3%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +159150%
Contains more Other +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sugar Chorizo Opinion
Net carbs 99.98g 1.86g Sugar
Protein 0g 24.1g Chorizo
Fats 0g 38.27g Chorizo
Carbs 99.98g 1.86g Sugar
Calories 387kcal 455kcal Chorizo
Sugar 99.8g 0g Chorizo
Calcium 1mg 8mg Chorizo
Iron 0.05mg 1.59mg Chorizo
Magnesium 0mg 18mg Chorizo
Phosphorus 0mg 150mg Chorizo
Potassium 2mg 398mg Chorizo
Sodium 1mg 1235mg Sugar
Zinc 0.01mg 3.41mg Chorizo
Copper 0.007mg 0.08mg Chorizo
Manganese 0.004mg 0.04mg Chorizo
Selenium 0.6µg 21.1µg Chorizo
Vitamin E 0mg 0.22mg Chorizo
Vitamin D 0IU 61IU Chorizo
Vitamin D 0µg 1.5µg Chorizo
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.63mg Chorizo
Vitamin B2 0.019mg 0.3mg Chorizo
Vitamin B3 0mg 5.131mg Chorizo
Vitamin B5 0mg 1.12mg Chorizo
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.53mg Chorizo
Folate 0µg 2µg Chorizo
Vitamin B12 0µg 2µg Chorizo
Vitamin K 0µg 1.6µg Chorizo
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 Sugar
Saturated Fat 0g 14.38g Sugar
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 18.4g Chorizo
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 3.46g Chorizo

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sugar 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
0%
Sugar
68%
Chorizo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Sugar
58%
Chorizo

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sugar
Sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 1234mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar
Sugar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sugar
Sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.38g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Sugar (difference - 99.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is cheaper?
Chorizo
Chorizo is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
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

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. Sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169655/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.