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Chorizo vs. Crab stick — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Chorizo and Crab stick?

  • Chorizo is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Zinc, and Vitamin B5, however, Crab stick is richer in Phosphorus.
  • Chorizo's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 71% more.
  • Crab stick has less Saturated Fat.

We used Chorizo, pork and beef and Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, imitation, made from surimi types 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.
Chorizo
Chorizo
5
:
5
Crab stick
Crab stick
Contains more Iron +307.7%
Contains more Potassium +342.2%
Contains more Zinc +933.3%
Contains more Copper +150%
Contains more Manganese +263.6%
Contains more Calcium +62.5%
Contains more Magnesium +138.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +88%
Contains less Sodium -57.2%
Equal in Selenium - 22.3
Chorizo
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 60% 13% 65% 36% 162% 93% 27% 6% 116%
Crab stick
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 15% 31% 121% 8% 69% 10% 11% 2% 122%
Contains more Iron +307.7%
Contains more Potassium +342.2%
Contains more Zinc +933.3%
Contains more Copper +150%
Contains more Manganese +263.6%
Contains more Calcium +62.5%
Contains more Magnesium +138.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +88%
Contains less Sodium -57.2%
Equal in Selenium - 22.3

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.
Chorizo
Chorizo
10
:
0
Crab stick
Crab stick
Contains more Vitamin E +29.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2000%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +275%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +727.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +307.7%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +250.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +300%
Chorizo
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 45% 0% 158% 70% 97% 68% 123% 2% 251% 4%
Crab stick
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 8% 19% 12% 0% 30% 0% 72% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +29.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2000%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +275%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +727.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +307.7%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +250.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +300%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chorizo
Chorizo
3
:
2
Crab stick
Crab stick
Contains more Protein +216.3%
Contains more Fats +8219.6%
Contains more Other +73.5%
Contains more Carbs +706.5%
Contains more Water +134.4%
Chorizo
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
Crab stick
8% 15% 75% 2%
Protein: 7.62 g
Fats: 0.46 g
Carbs: 15 g
Water: 74.66 g
Other: 2.26 g
Contains more Protein +216.3%
Contains more Fats +8219.6%
Contains more Other +73.5%
Contains more Carbs +706.5%
Contains more Water +134.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chorizo
Chorizo
2
:
1
Crab stick
Crab stick
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6590.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2319.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.5%
Chorizo
40% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: 14.38 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.46 g
Crab stick
34% 43% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.216 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.275 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.143 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6590.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2319.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chorizo Crab stick Opinion
Net carbs 1.86g 14.5g Crab stick
Protein 24.1g 7.62g Chorizo
Fats 38.27g 0.46g Chorizo
Carbs 1.86g 15g Crab stick
Calories 455kcal 95kcal Chorizo
Starch 3.5g Crab stick
Fructose 0.62g Crab stick
Sugar 0g 6.25g Chorizo
Fiber 0g 0.5g Crab stick
Calcium 8mg 13mg Crab stick
Iron 1.59mg 0.39mg Chorizo
Magnesium 18mg 43mg Crab stick
Phosphorus 150mg 282mg Crab stick
Potassium 398mg 90mg Chorizo
Sodium 1235mg 529mg Crab stick
Zinc 3.41mg 0.33mg Chorizo
Copper 0.08mg 0.032mg Chorizo
Manganese 0.04mg 0.011mg Chorizo
Selenium 21.1µg 22.3µg Crab stick
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.17mg Chorizo
Vitamin D 61IU 0IU Chorizo
Vitamin D 1.5µg 0µg Chorizo
Vitamin B1 0.63mg 0.03mg Chorizo
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.08mg Chorizo
Vitamin B3 5.131mg 0.62mg Chorizo
Vitamin B5 1.12mg 0mg Chorizo
Vitamin B6 0.53mg 0.13mg Chorizo
Folate 2µg 0µg Chorizo
Vitamin B12 2µg 0.57µg Chorizo
Vitamin K 1.6µg 0.4µg Chorizo
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.075mg Chorizo
Threonine 1.473mg 0.285mg Chorizo
Isoleucine 2.206mg 0.23mg Chorizo
Leucine 1.708mg 0.607mg Chorizo
Lysine 2.414mg 0.707mg Chorizo
Methionine 0.47mg 0.261mg Chorizo
Phenylalanine 1.149mg 0.26mg Chorizo
Valine 0.914mg 0.286mg Chorizo
Histidine 0.721mg 0.156mg Chorizo
Cholesterol 88mg 20mg Crab stick
Trans Fat 0.008g Chorizo
Saturated Fat 14.38g 0.216g Crab stick
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.028g Crab stick
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g Crab stick
Monounsaturated Fat 18.4g 0.275g Chorizo
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g 0.143g Chorizo
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.089g Crab stick
Omega-3 - ALA 0.008g Crab stick

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chorizo Crab stick
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
68%
Chorizo
12%
Crab stick
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Chorizo
39%
Crab stick

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Crab stick
Crab stick contains less Sodium (difference - 706mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crab stick
Crab stick is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crab stick
Crab stick is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.164g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.25g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is cheaper?
Chorizo
Chorizo is cheaper (difference - $12)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chorizo
Chorizo is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Crab stick - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174203/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.