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Wheat gluten vs. Chorizo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between wheat gluten and chorizo

  • Wheat gluten has more iron and selenium, while chorizo has more vitamin B12, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and zinc.
  • Chorizo's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 83% higher.
  • Chorizo contains 3 times less iron than wheat gluten. Wheat gluten contains 5.2mg of iron, while chorizo contains 1.59mg.
  • The amount of sodium in wheat gluten is lower.
  • Chorizo has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of chorizo is 28, while the glycemic index of wheat gluten is 64.

The food types used in this comparison are Vital wheat gluten 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 18% 43% 8.8% 195% 61% 23% 111% 3.8% 0% 217%
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 +38.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1675%
Contains more IronIron +227%
Contains more CopperCopper +127.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +73.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +88.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +298%
Contains more ZincZinc +301.2%

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Chorizo
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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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
75% 2% 14% 8%
Protein: 75.16 g
Fats: 1.85 g
Carbs: 13.79 g
Water: 8.2 g
Other: 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 ProteinProtein +211.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +641.4%
Contains more FatsFats +1968.6%
Contains more WaterWater +288.4%
Contains more OtherOther +292%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 13% 65%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.272 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.156 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.81 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 -98.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +11694.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +327.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wheat gluten Chorizo DV% diff.
Protein 75.16g 24.1g 102%
Vitamin B12 0µg 2µg 83%
Saturated fat 0.272g 14.38g 64%
Fats 1.85g 38.27g 56%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.63mg 53%
Sodium 29mg 1235mg 52%
Monounsaturated fat 0.156g 18.4g 46%
Iron 5.2mg 1.59mg 45%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.53mg 41%
Selenium 39.7µg 21.1µg 34%
Vitamin B3 0mg 5.131mg 32%
Cholesterol 0mg 88mg 29%
Zinc 0.85mg 3.41mg 23%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.3mg 23%
Vitamin B5 0mg 1.12mg 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 3.46g 18%
Choline 96.7mg 18%
Phosphorus 260mg 150mg 16%
Calcium 142mg 8mg 13%
Copper 0.182mg 0.08mg 11%
Potassium 100mg 398mg 9%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.5µg 8%
Vitamin D 0IU 61IU 8%
Calories 370kcal 455kcal 4%
Carbs 13.79g 1.86g 4%
Manganese 0.04mg 2%
Fiber 0.6g 0g 2%
Magnesium 25mg 18mg 2%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.22mg 1%
Vitamin K 0µg 1.6µg 1%
Folate 0µg 2µg 1%
Net carbs 13.19g 1.86g N/A
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0%
Threonine 1.473mg 0%
Isoleucine 2.206mg 0%
Leucine 1.708mg 0%
Lysine 2.414mg 0%
Methionine 0.47mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.149mg 0%
Valine 0.914mg 0%
Histidine 0.721mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Wheat gluten 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
0%
Wheat gluten
65%
Chorizo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
68%
Wheat gluten
58%
Chorizo

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten contains less Sodium (difference - 1206mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.108g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chorizo
Chorizo is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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. Wheat gluten - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168147/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.