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Chorizo vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are chorizo and mackerel different?

  • Chorizo is higher in vitamin B1, zinc, and vitamin B3; however, mackerel is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin D, selenium, phosphorus, and vitamin E.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for mackerel is 417% higher.
  • Chorizo contains 32 times more vitamin B1 than mackerel. While chorizo contains 0.63mg of vitamin B1, mackerel contains only 0.02mg.
  • Mackerel has less saturated fat.
  • Mackerel has a lower glycemic index (0) than chorizo (28).

Chorizo, pork and beef and Fish, mackerel, salted 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.
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 43% 20% 46% 53% 33% 30% 109% 580% 0% 400%
Contains more IronIron +13.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +210%
Contains less SodiumSodium -72.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +233.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +725%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +30.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +25%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +69.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +247.9%

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% 16% 48% 378% 5% 44% 62% 0% 95% 1500% 20% 11% 55%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +3050%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +55.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +29.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +981.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +1580%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +500%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +387.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +650%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Choline ~101.6mg

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
19% 25% 43% 13%
Protein: 18.5 g
Fats: 25.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 43 g
Other: 13.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +30.3%
Contains more FatsFats +52.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +35%
Contains more OtherOther +241.8%

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
33% 38% 29%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.148 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.21 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +121.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -50.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +79.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chorizo Mackerel DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2µg 12µg 417%
Sodium 1235mg 4450mg 140%
Vitamin D 1.5µg 25.2µg 119%
Vitamin D 61IU 1006IU 118%
Selenium 21.1µg 73.4µg 95%
Vitamin B1 0.63mg 0.02mg 51%
Saturated fat 14.38g 7.148g 33%
Monounsaturated fat 18.4g 8.32g 25%
Vitamin B5 1.12mg 22%
Zinc 3.41mg 1.1mg 21%
Fats 38.27g 25.1g 20%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g 6.21g 18%
Phosphorus 150mg 254mg 15%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 2.38mg 14%
Vitamin B3 5.131mg 3.3mg 11%
Protein 24.1g 18.5g 11%
Magnesium 18mg 60mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.53mg 0.41mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.19mg 8%
Calories 455kcal 305kcal 8%
Calcium 8mg 66mg 6%
Vitamin A 0µg 47µg 5%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 7.8µg 5%
Potassium 398mg 520mg 4%
Folate 2µg 15µg 3%
Manganese 0.04mg 2%
Copper 0.08mg 0.1mg 2%
Iron 1.59mg 1.4mg 2%
Cholesterol 88mg 95mg 2%
Choline 96.7mg 101.6mg 1%
Carbs 1.86g 0g 1%
Net carbs 1.86g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0%
Threonine 1.473mg 0%
Isoleucine 2.206mg 0%
Leucine 1.708mg 0%
Lysine 2.414mg 0%
Methionine 0.47mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.149mg 0%
Valine 0.914mg 0%
Histidine 0.721mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 1.619g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 2.965g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.391g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Chorizo Mackerel
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
172%
Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Chorizo
131%
Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.232g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chorizo
Chorizo contains less Sodium (difference - 3215mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Chorizo
Chorizo is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168149/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.