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Maple syrup vs. Chorizo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between maple syrup and chorizo

  • Maple syrup has more manganese and vitamin B2; however, chorizo has more vitamin B12, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, selenium, and vitamin B3.
  • Maple syrup's daily need coverage for manganese is 125% more.
  • Maple syrup has 4 times more vitamin B2 than chorizo. Maple syrup has 1.27mg of vitamin B2, while chorizo has 0.3mg.
  • Maple syrup is lower in sodium.
  • Maple syrup has a higher glycemic index than chorizo.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Syrups, maple 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 15% 31% 19% 4.1% 6% 40% 0.86% 1.6% 379% 3.3%
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 +16.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1175%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +7170%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +87.7%
Contains more IronIron +1345.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +344.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +132%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +7400%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +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.
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% 0% 0% 17% 293% 1.5% 2.2% 0.46% 0% 0% 0% 0.87%
Chorizo
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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% 0% 4.4% 23% 158% 69% 96% 67% 122% 250% 4% 1.5% 53%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +323.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +854.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +6234.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +3011.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +26400%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +5943.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
67% 32%
Protein: 0.04 g
Fats: 0.06 g
Carbs: 67.04 g
Water: 32.39 g
Other: 0.47 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 +3504.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +60150%
Contains more FatsFats +63683.3%
Contains more OtherOther +734%
~equal in Water ~31.85g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 31% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.007 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.017 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 -100%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +167172.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +20252.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Maple syrup 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 ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Maple syrup Chorizo DV% diff.
Manganese 2.908mg 0.04mg 125%
Vitamin B12 0µg 2µg 83%
Vitamin B2 1.27mg 0.3mg 75%
Saturated fat 0.007g 14.38g 65%
Fats 0.06g 38.27g 59%
Sodium 12mg 1235mg 53%
Protein 0.04g 24.1g 48%
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.63mg 47%
Monounsaturated fat 0.011g 18.4g 46%
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.53mg 41%
Selenium 0.6µg 21.1µg 37%
Vitamin B3 0.081mg 5.131mg 32%
Cholesterol 0mg 88mg 29%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 3.46g 23%
Vitamin B5 0.036mg 1.12mg 22%
Carbs 67.04g 1.86g 22%
Phosphorus 2mg 150mg 21%
Iron 0.11mg 1.59mg 19%
Zinc 1.47mg 3.41mg 18%
Choline 1.6mg 96.7mg 17%
Calories 260kcal 455kcal 10%
Calcium 102mg 8mg 9%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.5µg 8%
Vitamin D 0IU 61IU 8%
Copper 0.018mg 0.08mg 7%
Potassium 212mg 398mg 5%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.22mg 1%
Magnesium 21mg 18mg 1%
Fructose 0.52g 1%
Folate 0µg 2µg 1%
Vitamin K 0µg 1.6µg 1%
Net carbs 67.04g 1.86g N/A
Sugar 60.46g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0%
Threonine 1.473mg 0%
Isoleucine 2.206mg 0%
Leucine 1.708mg 0%
Lysine 2.414mg 0%
Methionine 0.47mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.149mg 0%
Valine 0.914mg 0%
Histidine 0.721mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Maple syrup 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
24%
Maple syrup
65%
Chorizo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Maple syrup
58%
Chorizo

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 1223mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.373g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Sugar (difference - 60.46g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is cheaper?
Chorizo
Chorizo is cheaper (difference - $4)
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. Maple syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169661/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.