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Waffle vs. Chorizo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Waffle and Chorizo?

  • Waffle is richer in Selenium, and Calcium, while Chorizo is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Zinc, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B5.
  • Chorizo's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 73% higher.
  • Chorizo has 32 times less Calcium than Waffle. Waffle has 255mg of Calcium, while Chorizo has 8mg.
  • Waffle is lower in Sodium.

We used Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe 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.
Waffle
7
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Contains more Calcium +3087.5%
Contains more Iron +45.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +26.7%
Contains less Sodium -58.6%
Contains more Manganese +562.5%
Contains more Selenium +119%
Contains more Potassium +150.3%
Contains more Zinc +401.5%
Contains more Copper +29%
Equal in Magnesium - 18
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 77% 87% 14% 82% 15% 67% 19% 21% 35% 253%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 60% 13% 65% 36% 162% 93% 27% 6% 116%
Contains more Calcium +3087.5%
Contains more Iron +45.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +26.7%
Contains less Sodium -58.6%
Contains more Manganese +562.5%
Contains more Selenium +119%
Contains more Potassium +150.3%
Contains more Zinc +401.5%
Contains more Copper +29%
Equal in Magnesium - 18

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.
Waffle
4
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15.7%
Contains more Folate +2200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +139.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +147.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +130.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +846.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +700%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 14% 0% 0% 2% 66% 81% 39% 30% 13% 35% 32% 0%
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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15.7%
Contains more Folate +2200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +139.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +147.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +130.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +846.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +700%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Waffle
2
:
Contains more Carbs +1668.8%
Contains more Water +31.9%
Contains more Protein +205.1%
Contains more Fats +171.4%
Contains more Other +26.5%
8% 14% 33% 42% 3%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 14.1 g
Carbs: 32.9 g
Water: 42 g
Other: 3.1 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 +1668.8%
Contains more Water +31.9%
Contains more Protein +205.1%
Contains more Fats +171.4%
Contains more Other +26.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Waffle
2
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Contains less Saturated Fat -80.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +96.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +422.6%
22% 27% 52%
Saturated Fat: 2.866 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.785 g
40% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: 14.38 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.46 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +96.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +422.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Waffle Chorizo
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 Waffle Chorizo Opinion
Net carbs 32.9g 1.86g Waffle
Protein 7.9g 24.1g Chorizo
Fats 14.1g 38.27g Chorizo
Carbs 32.9g 1.86g Waffle
Calories 291kcal 455kcal Chorizo
Calcium 255mg 8mg Waffle
Iron 2.31mg 1.59mg Waffle
Magnesium 19mg 18mg Waffle
Phosphorus 190mg 150mg Waffle
Potassium 159mg 398mg Chorizo
Sodium 511mg 1235mg Waffle
Zinc 0.68mg 3.41mg Chorizo
Copper 0.062mg 0.08mg Chorizo
Manganese 0.265mg 0.04mg Waffle
Selenium 46.2µg 21.1µg Waffle
Vitamin A 228IU 0IU Waffle
Vitamin A RAE 65µg 0µg Waffle
Vitamin E 0.22mg Chorizo
Vitamin D 61IU Chorizo
Vitamin D 1.5µg Chorizo
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Waffle
Vitamin B1 0.263mg 0.63mg Chorizo
Vitamin B2 0.347mg 0.3mg Waffle
Vitamin B3 2.073mg 5.131mg Chorizo
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 1.12mg Chorizo
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.53mg Chorizo
Folate 46µg 2µg Waffle
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 2µg Chorizo
Vitamin K 1.6µg Chorizo
Tryptophan 0.099mg 0.278mg Chorizo
Threonine 0.289mg 1.473mg Chorizo
Isoleucine 0.362mg 2.206mg Chorizo
Leucine 0.63mg 1.708mg Chorizo
Lysine 0.384mg 2.414mg Chorizo
Methionine 0.179mg 0.47mg Chorizo
Phenylalanine 0.395mg 1.149mg Chorizo
Valine 0.409mg 0.914mg Chorizo
Histidine 0.187mg 0.721mg Chorizo
Cholesterol 69mg 88mg Waffle
Saturated Fat 2.866g 14.38g Waffle
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g 0g Waffle
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Waffle
Monounsaturated Fat 3.521g 18.4g Chorizo
Polyunsaturated fat 6.785g 3.46g Waffle

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Waffle 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
26%
Waffle
68%
Chorizo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Waffle
58%
Chorizo

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Waffle
Waffle contains less Sodium (difference - 724mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.514g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
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. Waffle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175039/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.