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Tomato paste vs. Chorizo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between tomato paste and chorizo

  • Tomato paste is higher in copper, vitamin A, and vitamin E, yet chorizo is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B1, selenium, and zinc.
  • Chorizo covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 83% more than tomato paste.
  • The amount of sodium in tomato paste is lower.
  • The glycemic index of chorizo is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Tomato products, canned, paste, without salt added 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 30% 11% 89% 112% 122% 17% 36% 7.7% 39% 29%
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 +133.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +350%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +154.8%
Contains more IronIron +87.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +356.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +655%
Contains more ZincZinc +441.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +80.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +298.1%

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.
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 73% 25% 86% 0% 15% 35% 58% 8.5% 50% 0% 29% 9% 21%
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 +1854.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +612.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +500%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +950%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +96.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +66.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +688.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +145.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +151.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 19% 74% 3%
Protein: 4.32 g
Fats: 0.47 g
Carbs: 18.91 g
Water: 73.5 g
Other: 2.8 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 +916.7%
Contains more WaterWater +130.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +457.9%
Contains more FatsFats +8042.6%
Contains more OtherOther +40%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 20% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.1 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.067 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.16 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 -99.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +27362.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2062.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tomato paste 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 Tomato paste Chorizo DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 2µg 83%
Saturated fat 0.1g 14.38g 65%
Fats 0.47g 38.27g 58%
Sodium 59mg 1235mg 51%
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.63mg 48%
Monounsaturated fat 0.067g 18.4g 46%
Protein 4.32g 24.1g 40%
Copper 0.365mg 0.08mg 32%
Selenium 5.3µg 21.1µg 29%
Cholesterol 0mg 88mg 29%
Vitamin E 4.3mg 0.22mg 27%
Zinc 0.63mg 3.41mg 25%
Vitamin C 21.9mg 0mg 24%
Vitamin B6 0.216mg 0.53mg 24%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.16g 3.46g 22%
Vitamin B5 0.142mg 1.12mg 20%
Calories 82kcal 455kcal 19%
Potassium 1014mg 398mg 18%
Iron 2.98mg 1.59mg 17%
Fiber 4.1g 0g 16%
Vitamin B3 3.076mg 5.131mg 13%
Manganese 0.302mg 0.04mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.153mg 0.3mg 11%
Choline 38.5mg 96.7mg 11%
Phosphorus 83mg 150mg 10%
Vitamin K 11.4µg 1.6µg 8%
Vitamin A 76µg 0µg 8%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.5µg 8%
Vitamin D 0IU 61IU 8%
Fructose 5.85g 7%
Magnesium 42mg 18mg 6%
Carbs 18.91g 1.86g 6%
Calcium 36mg 8mg 3%
Folate 12µg 2µg 3%
Net carbs 14.81g 1.86g N/A
Sugar 12.18g 0g N/A
Starch 0.22g 0%
Tryptophan 0.031mg 0.278mg 0%
Threonine 0.133mg 1.473mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.089mg 2.206mg 0%
Leucine 0.124mg 1.708mg 0%
Lysine 0.134mg 2.414mg 0%
Methionine 0.027mg 0.47mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.13mg 1.149mg 0%
Valine 0.088mg 0.914mg 0%
Histidine 0.071mg 0.721mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tomato paste 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%
Tomato paste
65%
Chorizo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Tomato paste
58%
Chorizo

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste contains less Sodium (difference - 1176mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.28g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.18g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
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. Tomato paste - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170459/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.