Tortilla vs. Chorizo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between tortilla and chorizo
- Tortilla has more iron, folate, and manganese; however, chorizo has more vitamin B6, zinc, vitamin B1, vitamin B5, and vitamin B2.
- Chorizo's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 70% more.
- Tortilla has 49 times more folate than chorizo. Tortilla has 98µg of folate, while chorizo has 2µg.
- Tortilla is lower in sodium.
- Tortilla has a higher glycemic index than chorizo.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo) 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +775% |
| Contains more IronIron | +139.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +27.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -61% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +570% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +279% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +965.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +27.1% |
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 FolateFolate | +4800% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +15.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +70.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +163.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +24.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +558.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +783.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +300% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +2584.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +25.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +231% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +3928.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +109.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +9845.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +784.9% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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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 | 2µg | 83% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.296g | 14.38g | 64% |
| Fats | 0.95g | 38.27g | 57% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.185g | 18.4g | 46% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06mg | 0.53mg | 36% |
| Protein | 7.28g | 24.1g | 34% |
| Sodium | 482mg | 1235mg | 33% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 3.81mg | 1.59mg | 28% |
| Zinc | 0.32mg | 3.41mg | 28% |
| Folate | 98µg | 2µg | 24% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.37mg | 0.63mg | 22% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.391g | 3.46g | 20% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.17mg | 1.12mg | 19% |
| Choline | 96.7mg | 18% | |
| Starch | 43.02g | 18% | |
| Carbs | 49.94g | 1.86g | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.114mg | 0.3mg | 14% |
| Calories | 237kcal | 455kcal | 11% |
| Manganese | 0.268mg | 0.04mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 2.4g | 0g | 10% |
| Potassium | 105mg | 398mg | 9% |
| Vitamin D | 1.5µg | 8% | |
| Selenium | 16.6µg | 21.1µg | 8% |
| Vitamin D | 61IU | 8% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.125mg | 5.131mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 70mg | 8mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.102mg | 0.08mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 146mg | 150mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 1.6µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 47.54g | 1.86g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 18mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.75g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 0.22mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.06mg | 0.278mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.182mg | 1.473mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.286mg | 2.206mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.53mg | 1.708mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.157mg | 2.414mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.122mg | 0.47mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.375mg | 1.149mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.326mg | 0.914mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.165mg | 0.721mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.019g | N/A |
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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortilla contains less Sodium (difference - 753mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tortilla is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.084g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chorizo is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.75g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chorizo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
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.