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Sweet roll vs. Chorizo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between sweet roll and chorizo

  • Sweet roll is higher in folate and vitamin E, yet chorizo is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B6, zinc, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, and vitamin B5.
  • Chorizo covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 77% more than sweet roll.
  • Sweet roll contains 36 times more folate than chorizo. While sweet roll contains 72µg of folate, chorizo contains only 2µg.
  • The amount of sodium in sweet roll is lower.
  • The glycemic index of chorizo is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Sweet rolls, cinnamon, commercially prepared with raisins 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 12% 22% 9.8% 60% 29% 16% 33% 40% 39% 93%
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 +800%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +650%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +258.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +478%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +97.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +24.1%
~equal in Magnesium ~18mg
~equal in Iron ~1.59mg
~equal in Copper ~0.08mg

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 6.7% 21% 40% 0% 81% 61% 45% 24% 25% 18% 11% 54% 23%
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 +804.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +175%
Contains more FolateFolate +3500%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +94.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +13.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +115.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +175.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +395.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1328.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +134.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 16% 51% 25% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 16.4 g
Carbs: 50.9 g
Water: 24.8 g
Other: 1.7 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 +2636.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +288.7%
Contains more FatsFats +133.4%
Contains more WaterWater +28.4%
Contains more OtherOther +130.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 31% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.079 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.797 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.473 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 -78.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +116%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +283.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Sweet roll 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 Sweet roll Chorizo DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.14µg 2µg 78%
Saturated fat 3.079g 14.38g 51%
Sodium 304mg 1235mg 40%
Protein 6.2g 24.1g 36%
Fats 16.4g 38.27g 34%
Monounsaturated fat 4.797g 18.4g 34%
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 0.53mg 33%
Polyunsaturated fat 7.473g 3.46g 27%
Zinc 0.59mg 3.41mg 26%
Vitamin B1 0.324mg 0.63mg 26%
Folate 72µg 2µg 18%
Vitamin B3 2.384mg 5.131mg 17%
Carbs 50.9g 1.86g 16%
Vitamin B5 0.406mg 1.12mg 14%
Vitamin E 1.99mg 0.22mg 12%
Manganese 0.3mg 0.04mg 11%
Phosphorus 76mg 150mg 11%
Fiber 2.4g 0g 10%
Choline 41.3mg 96.7mg 10%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.5µg 8%
Potassium 111mg 398mg 8%
Vitamin D 0IU 61IU 8%
Vitamin A 62µg 0µg 7%
Cholesterol 66mg 88mg 7%
Selenium 17µg 21.1µg 7%
Calcium 72mg 8mg 6%
Calories 372kcal 455kcal 4%
Vitamin B2 0.265mg 0.3mg 3%
Vitamin K 4.4µg 1.6µg 2%
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg 2%
Copper 0.088mg 0.08mg 1%
Net carbs 48.5g 1.86g N/A
Magnesium 17mg 18mg 0%
Iron 1.6mg 1.59mg 0%
Sugar 31.73g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.074mg 0.278mg 0%
Threonine 0.211mg 1.473mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.259mg 2.206mg 0%
Leucine 0.458mg 1.708mg 0%
Lysine 0.243mg 2.414mg 0%
Methionine 0.117mg 0.47mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.3mg 1.149mg 0%
Valine 0.291mg 0.914mg 0%
Histidine 0.145mg 0.721mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sweet roll 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
31%
Sweet roll
65%
Chorizo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Sweet roll
58%
Chorizo

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sweet roll
Sweet roll is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet roll
Sweet roll contains less Sodium (difference - 931mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sweet roll
Sweet roll is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.301g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.73g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
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. Sweet roll - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175034/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.