Chorizo vs. Chinook salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are chorizo and chinook salmon different?
- Chorizo is higher in vitamin B1, zinc, and vitamin B2; however, chinook salmon is richer in selenium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B3, and magnesium.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for chorizo is 56% higher.
- Chorizo contains 21 times more sodium than chinook salmon. While chorizo contains 1235mg of sodium, chinook salmon contains only 60mg.
- Chinook salmon has a lower glycemic index (0) than chorizo (28).
Chorizo, pork, and beef and Fish, salmon, chinook, cooked, dry heat are the varieties used in this article.
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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 IronIron | +74.7% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +50.9% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +508.9% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +110.5% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +577.8% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +250% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +26.9% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +147.3% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.1% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +121.8% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1331.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +94.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +29.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +14.7% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +95.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +43.5% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +1650% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Sodium | 1235mg | 60mg | 51% |
Saturated fat | 14.38g | 3.214g | 51% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.63mg | 0.044mg | 49% |
Selenium | 21.1µg | 46.8µg | 47% |
Fats | 38.27g | 13.38g | 38% |
Vitamin B12 | 2µg | 2.87µg | 36% |
Phosphorus | 150mg | 371mg | 32% |
Monounsaturated fat | 18.4g | 5.742g | 32% |
Vitamin B3 | 5.131mg | 10.045mg | 31% |
Zinc | 3.41mg | 0.56mg | 26% |
Magnesium | 18mg | 122mg | 25% |
Choline | 96.7mg | 18% | |
Vitamin A | 0µg | 149µg | 17% |
Calories | 455kcal | 231kcal | 11% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.3mg | 0.154mg | 11% |
Iron | 1.59mg | 0.91mg | 9% |
Vitamin D | 61IU | 8% | |
Vitamin D | 1.5µg | 8% | |
Folate | 2µg | 35µg | 8% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 3.46g | 2.662g | 5% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.53mg | 0.462mg | 5% |
Vitamin B5 | 1.12mg | 0.865mg | 5% |
Vitamin C | 0mg | 4.1mg | 5% |
Protein | 24.1g | 25.72g | 3% |
Potassium | 398mg | 505mg | 3% |
Copper | 0.08mg | 0.053mg | 3% |
Calcium | 8mg | 28mg | 2% |
Cholesterol | 88mg | 85mg | 1% |
Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1% | |
Manganese | 0.04mg | 0.019mg | 1% |
Carbs | 1.86g | 0g | 1% |
Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 1% | |
Net carbs | 1.86g | 0g | N/A |
Tryptophan | 0.278mg | 0.288mg | 0% |
Threonine | 1.473mg | 1.127mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 2.206mg | 1.185mg | 0% |
Leucine | 1.708mg | 2.09mg | 0% |
Lysine | 2.414mg | 2.362mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.47mg | 0.761mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 1.149mg | 1.004mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.914mg | 1.325mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.721mg | 0.757mg | 0% |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 1.01g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.727g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.296g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
24.1 g
Fats:
38.27 g
Carbs:
1.86 g
Water:
31.85 g
Other:
3.92 g
Protein:
25.72 g
Fats:
13.38 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
65.6 g
Other:
0 g
Contains more FatsFats | +186% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
Contains more OtherOther | +-183.4% |
Contains more WaterWater | +106% |
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Protein
~25.72g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
14.38 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.46 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.214 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.662 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +220.4% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +30% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -77.6% |