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Chorizo vs. Pollock — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between chorizo and pollock?

  • Chorizo is richer in vitamin B1, zinc, vitamin B6, and vitamin B5, while pollock is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, phosphorus, and magnesium.
  • Chorizo's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 71% higher.
  • Pollock has 12 times less vitamin B1 than chorizo. Chorizo has 0.63mg of vitamin B1, while pollock has 0.054mg.
  • Pollock is lower in saturated fat.
  • Chorizo has a higher glycemic index (28) than pollock (0).

We used Chorizo, pork and beef and Fish, pollock, Alaska, cooked, dry heat (may have been previously frozen) 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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 58% 22% 38% 21% 20% 16% 114% 55% 2.3% 241%
Contains more IronIron +183.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +33.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +498.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +122.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +350%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +800%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +78%
Contains less SodiumSodium -66.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +109%
~equal in Potassium ~430mg

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% 4.4% 23% 158% 69% 96% 67% 122% 250% 4% 1.5% 53%
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% 5.7% 5.6% 20% 14% 51% 74% 26% 76% 458% 0.25% 2.3% 50%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1066.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +34.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +29.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +159.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +61.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1500%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +83%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Choline ~91.6mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
23% 74% 2%
Protein: 23.48 g
Fats: 1.18 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.65 g
Other: 1.69 g
Contains more FatsFats +3143.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +132%
Contains more WaterWater +131.2%
~equal in Protein ~23.48g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
40% 51% 10%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 14.38 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.46 g
18% 15% 67%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.159 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.583 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +13631.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +493.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chorizo Pollock DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2µg 3.66µg 69%
Saturated fat 14.38g 0.159g 65%
Fats 38.27g 1.18g 57%
Vitamin B1 0.63mg 0.054mg 48%
Monounsaturated fat 18.4g 0.134g 46%
Selenium 21.1µg 44.1µg 42%
Sodium 1235mg 419mg 35%
Zinc 3.41mg 0.57mg 26%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g 0.583g 19%
Calories 455kcal 111kcal 17%
Phosphorus 150mg 267mg 17%
Magnesium 18mg 81mg 15%
Vitamin B6 0.53mg 0.329mg 15%
Vitamin B5 1.12mg 0.432mg 14%
Iron 1.59mg 0.56mg 13%
Vitamin B3 5.131mg 3.949mg 7%
Calcium 8mg 72mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.223mg 6%
Vitamin A 0µg 17µg 2%
Copper 0.08mg 0.06mg 2%
Carbs 1.86g 0g 1%
Vitamin D 1.5µg 1.3µg 1%
Manganese 0.04mg 0.018mg 1%
Protein 24.1g 23.48g 1%
Potassium 398mg 430mg 1%
Vitamin D 61IU 51IU 1%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 0.1µg 1%
Choline 96.7mg 91.6mg 1%
Cholesterol 88mg 86mg 1%
Net carbs 1.86g 0g N/A
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.28mg 0%
Folate 2µg 3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.263mg 0%
Threonine 1.473mg 1.029mg 0%
Isoleucine 2.206mg 1.082mg 0%
Leucine 1.708mg 1.908mg 0%
Lysine 2.414mg 2.157mg 0%
Methionine 0.47mg 0.696mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.149mg 0.917mg 0%
Valine 0.914mg 1.21mg 0%
Histidine 0.721mg 0.691mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.086g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.423g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.027g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chorizo Pollock
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
65%
Chorizo
60%
Pollock
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Chorizo
59%
Pollock

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pollock
Pollock is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pollock
Pollock contains less Sodium (difference - 816mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pollock
Pollock is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.221g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pollock
Pollock is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Chorizo
Chorizo is cheaper (difference - $7)
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 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. Chorizo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173859/nutrients
  2. Pollock - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173681/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.