Yam vs. Chorizo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between yam and chorizo
- Yam has more vitamin C; however, chorizo is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B1, selenium, zinc, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2.
- Chorizo covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 83% more than yam.
- Yam contains less sodium.
- Yam has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of yam is 51, while the glycemic index of chorizo is 28.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Yam, raw 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +16.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +112.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +105% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +122.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +892.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +194.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1320.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +172.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2914.3% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +59.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +43.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1050% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +462.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +837.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +829.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +256.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +80.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +486.1% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 2µg | 83% |
| Saturated fat | 0.037g | 14.38g | 65% |
| Fats | 0.17g | 38.27g | 59% |
| Sodium | 9mg | 1235mg | 53% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.006g | 18.4g | 46% |
| Protein | 1.53g | 24.1g | 45% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.112mg | 0.63mg | 43% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 21.1µg | 37% |
| Zinc | 0.24mg | 3.41mg | 29% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 88mg | 29% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.552mg | 5.131mg | 29% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.076g | 3.46g | 23% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.032mg | 0.3mg | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 17.1mg | 0mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.293mg | 0.53mg | 18% |
| Calories | 118kcal | 455kcal | 17% |
| Fiber | 4.1g | 0g | 16% |
| Manganese | 0.397mg | 0.04mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.314mg | 1.12mg | 16% |
| Choline | 16.5mg | 96.7mg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 55mg | 150mg | 14% |
| Iron | 0.54mg | 1.59mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 816mg | 398mg | 12% |
| Copper | 0.178mg | 0.08mg | 11% |
| Carbs | 27.88g | 1.86g | 9% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 61IU | 8% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 1.5µg | 8% |
| Folate | 23µg | 2µg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 18mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 1.6µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 8mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.35mg | 0.22mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 23.78g | 1.86g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.5g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0.278mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.054mg | 1.473mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.052mg | 2.206mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.096mg | 1.708mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.059mg | 2.414mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.021mg | 0.47mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.071mg | 1.149mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.062mg | 0.914mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.034mg | 0.721mg | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1398.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +118.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1475.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +22411.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +378% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +306566.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +4452.6% |