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Taro vs. Chorizo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Taro and Chorizo?

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B6 in Chorizo is higher than in Taro.
  • Chorizo's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 83% more.
  • Taro has less Sodium.

We used Taro, raw and Chorizo, pork and beef types in this article.

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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.
Taro
6
:
Contains more Calcium +437.5%
Contains more Magnesium +83.3%
Contains more Potassium +48.5%
Contains less Sodium -99.1%
Contains more Copper +115%
Contains more Manganese +857.5%
Contains more Iron +189.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +78.6%
Contains more Zinc +1382.6%
Contains more Selenium +2914.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 21% 24% 36% 53% 2% 7% 58% 50% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 60% 13% 65% 36% 162% 93% 27% 6% 116%
Contains more Calcium +437.5%
Contains more Magnesium +83.3%
Contains more Potassium +48.5%
Contains less Sodium -99.1%
Contains more Copper +115%
Contains more Manganese +857.5%
Contains more Iron +189.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +78.6%
Contains more Zinc +1382.6%
Contains more Selenium +2914.3%

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.
Taro
4
:
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +981.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +1000%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +563.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +755.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +269.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +87.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +60%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 48% 0% 15% 24% 6% 12% 19% 66% 17% 0% 3%
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 +981.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +1000%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +563.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +755.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +269.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +87.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +60%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taro
2
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Contains more Carbs +1322.6%
Contains more Water +121.8%
Contains more Protein +1506.7%
Contains more Fats +19035%
Contains more Other +226.7%
26% 71%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 26.46 g
Water: 70.64 g
Other: 1.2 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 +1322.6%
Contains more Water +121.8%
Contains more Protein +1506.7%
Contains more Fats +19035%
Contains more Other +226.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taro
1
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Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +114900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4068.7%
29% 11% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.083 g
40% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: 14.38 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.46 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +114900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4068.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taro Chorizo Opinion
Net carbs 22.36g 1.86g Taro
Protein 1.5g 24.1g Chorizo
Fats 0.2g 38.27g Chorizo
Carbs 26.46g 1.86g Taro
Calories 112kcal 455kcal Chorizo
Sugar 0.4g 0g Chorizo
Fiber 4.1g 0g Taro
Calcium 43mg 8mg Taro
Iron 0.55mg 1.59mg Chorizo
Magnesium 33mg 18mg Taro
Phosphorus 84mg 150mg Chorizo
Potassium 591mg 398mg Taro
Sodium 11mg 1235mg Taro
Zinc 0.23mg 3.41mg Chorizo
Copper 0.172mg 0.08mg Taro
Manganese 0.383mg 0.04mg Taro
Selenium 0.7µg 21.1µg Chorizo
Vitamin A 76IU 0IU Taro
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 0µg Taro
Vitamin E 2.38mg 0.22mg Taro
Vitamin D 0IU 61IU Chorizo
Vitamin D 0µg 1.5µg Chorizo
Vitamin C 4.5mg 0mg Taro
Vitamin B1 0.095mg 0.63mg Chorizo
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.3mg Chorizo
Vitamin B3 0.6mg 5.131mg Chorizo
Vitamin B5 0.303mg 1.12mg Chorizo
Vitamin B6 0.283mg 0.53mg Chorizo
Folate 22µg 2µg Taro
Vitamin B12 0µg 2µg Chorizo
Vitamin K 1µg 1.6µg Chorizo
Tryptophan 0.023mg 0.278mg Chorizo
Threonine 0.069mg 1.473mg Chorizo
Isoleucine 0.054mg 2.206mg Chorizo
Leucine 0.111mg 1.708mg Chorizo
Lysine 0.067mg 2.414mg Chorizo
Methionine 0.02mg 0.47mg Chorizo
Phenylalanine 0.082mg 1.149mg Chorizo
Valine 0.082mg 0.914mg Chorizo
Histidine 0.034mg 0.721mg Chorizo
Cholesterol 0mg 88mg Taro
Saturated Fat 0.041g 14.38g Taro
Monounsaturated Fat 0.016g 18.4g Chorizo
Polyunsaturated fat 0.083g 3.46g Chorizo

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Taro 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
18%
Taro
68%
Chorizo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Taro
58%
Chorizo

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro
Taro contains less Sodium (difference - 1224mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taro
Taro is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taro
Taro is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.339g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chorizo
Chorizo is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Taro - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169308/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.