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Chorizo vs. Cod — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between chorizo and cod

  • Chorizo is richer in vitamin B1, vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2, yet cod is richer in vitamin B5 and selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B5 for cod is 3038% higher.
  • Chorizo contains 110 times more saturated fat than cod. Chorizo contains 14.38g of saturated fat, while cod contains 0.131g.
  • Cod has a lower glycemic index than chorizo.

Food types used in this article are Chorizo, pork and beef and Fish, cod, Atlantic, raw.

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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%
Cod
Cod
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 4.8% 36% 14% 9.3% 12% 87% 7% 2% 181%
Contains more IronIron +318.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +185.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +657.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +166.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +77.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +35.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +56.9%
~equal in Potassium ~413mg

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%
Cod
Cod
5
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 3.3% 4% 13% 14% 19% 15% 39% 9180% 57% 114% 0.25% 5.3% 36%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +728.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +361.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +148.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +116.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +119.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1500%
Contains more CholineCholine +48.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +190.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +13560.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +250%

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
Cod
Cod
1
18% 81%
Protein: 17.81 g
Fats: 0.67 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 81.22 g
Other: 0.3 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +35.3%
Contains more FatsFats +5611.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +1206.7%
Contains more WaterWater +155%

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
Cod
Cod
1
29% 21% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.131 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.094 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.231 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +19474.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1397.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chorizo Cod DV% diff.
Vitamin B5 1.12mg 153mg 3038%
Saturated fat 14.38g 0.131g 65%
Fats 38.27g 0.67g 58%
Sodium 1235mg 54mg 51%
Monounsaturated fat 18.4g 0.094g 46%
Vitamin B1 0.63mg 0.076mg 46%
Vitamin B12 2µg 0.91µg 45%
Zinc 3.41mg 0.45mg 27%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g 0.231g 22%
Vitamin B6 0.53mg 0.245mg 22%
Selenium 21.1µg 33.1µg 22%
Calories 455kcal 82kcal 19%
Vitamin B3 5.131mg 2.063mg 19%
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.065mg 18%
Iron 1.59mg 0.38mg 15%
Cholesterol 88mg 43mg 15%
Protein 24.1g 17.81g 13%
Phosphorus 150mg 203mg 8%
Copper 0.08mg 0.028mg 6%
Choline 96.7mg 65.2mg 6%
Vitamin D 1.5µg 0.9µg 3%
Magnesium 18mg 32mg 3%
Vitamin D 61IU 36IU 3%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.64mg 3%
Manganese 0.04mg 0.015mg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 12µg 1%
Carbs 1.86g 0g 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg 1%
Folate 2µg 7µg 1%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 0.1µg 1%
Calcium 8mg 16mg 1%
Net carbs 1.86g 0g N/A
Potassium 398mg 413mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.199mg 0%
Threonine 1.473mg 0.781mg 0%
Isoleucine 2.206mg 0.821mg 0%
Leucine 1.708mg 1.447mg 0%
Lysine 2.414mg 1.635mg 0%
Methionine 0.47mg 0.527mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.149mg 0.695mg 0%
Valine 0.914mg 0.917mg 0%
Histidine 0.721mg 0.524mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.064g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.12g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.01g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chorizo Cod
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
731%
Cod
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Chorizo
38%
Cod

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cod
Cod is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 45mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cod
Cod contains less Sodium (difference - 1181mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cod
Cod is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.249g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cod
Cod is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Chorizo
Chorizo is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Cod - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171955/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.