Tofu vs. Chorizo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between tofu and chorizo?
- Tofu is richer in iron, calcium, and manganese, while chorizo is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3.
- Chorizo's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 83% higher.
- Chorizo has 44 times less calcium than tofu. Tofu has 350mg of calcium, while chorizo has 8mg.
- Tofu is lower in saturated fat.
- Chorizo has a higher glycemic index (28) than tofu (15).
We used Tofu, raw, regular, prepared with calcium sulfate and Chorizo, pork and beef types in this comparison.
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +66.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +4275% |
| Contains more IronIron | +237.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +141.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1412.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +228.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +326.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +54.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +137.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +50% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +650% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +2100% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +677.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +476.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2531.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +1547.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1027.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +235.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +165.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +198.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +700.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +444.4% |
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Carbs
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -95.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1642.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +28.2% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 2µg | 83% |
| Saturated fat | 0.691g | 14.38g | 62% |
| Sodium | 7mg | 1235mg | 53% |
| Fats | 4.78g | 38.27g | 52% |
| Iron | 5.36mg | 1.59mg | 47% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.081mg | 0.63mg | 46% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.056g | 18.4g | 43% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.047mg | 0.53mg | 37% |
| Calcium | 350mg | 8mg | 34% |
| Protein | 8.08g | 24.1g | 32% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.195mg | 5.131mg | 31% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 88mg | 29% |
| Manganese | 0.605mg | 0.04mg | 25% |
| Zinc | 0.8mg | 3.41mg | 24% |
| Selenium | 8.9µg | 21.1µg | 22% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.068mg | 1.12mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.052mg | 0.3mg | 19% |
| Calories | 76kcal | 455kcal | 19% |
| Copper | 0.193mg | 0.08mg | 13% |
| Choline | 28.8mg | 96.7mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 97mg | 150mg | 8% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 1.5µg | 8% |
| Potassium | 121mg | 398mg | 8% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 61IU | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.699g | 3.46g | 5% |
| Folate | 15µg | 2µg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 18mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0.22mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 1.6µg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 0g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Carbs | 1.87g | 1.86g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.57g | 1.86g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.62g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.12mg | 0.278mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.402mg | 1.473mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.435mg | 2.206mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.713mg | 1.708mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.452mg | 2.414mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.108mg | 0.47mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.428mg | 1.149mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.446mg | 0.914mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.221mg | 0.721mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
6%
65%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tofu is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tofu contains less Sodium (difference - 1228mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tofu is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.689g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tofu is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chorizo is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.62g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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.