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Chorizo vs. Fish sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between chorizo and fish sandwiches

  • Chorizo is richer than fish sandwiches in vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, zinc, vitamin B3, vitamin B5, and choline.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for chorizo is 62% higher.
  • Chorizo contains 8 times more vitamin B6 than fish sandwiches. Chorizo contains 0.53mg of vitamin B6, while fish sandwiches contain 0.07mg.
  • Fish sandwiches contain less saturated fat.
  • Chorizo has a lower glycemic index than fish sandwiches.

Food types used in this article are Chorizo, pork, and beef and Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce.

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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 18% 11% 18% 56% 25% 13% 50% 79% 34% 98%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +93.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +595.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +29.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +17.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +38.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +362.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -51.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +560%
~equal in Iron ~1.5mg
~equal in Copper ~0.075mg

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 6% 2% 11% 3% 53% 32% 40% 22% 16% 85% 34% 35% 16%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +650%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +138.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +202.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +657.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +194.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +234.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +150%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +750%
Contains more FolateFolate +2200%

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chorizo Fish sandwich DV% diff.
Saturated fat 14.38g 1.949g 57%
Vitamin B12 2µg 0.68µg 55%
Fats 38.27g 12.45g 40%
Monounsaturated fat 18.4g 2.595g 40%
Vitamin B6 0.53mg 0.07mg 35%
Vitamin B1 0.63mg 0.21mg 35%
Protein 24.1g 10.29g 28%
Sodium 1235mg 602mg 28%
Zinc 3.41mg 0.49mg 27%
Vitamin B3 5.131mg 2.15mg 19%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g 6.257g 19%
Cholesterol 88mg 35mg 18%
Vitamin B5 1.12mg 0.37mg 15%
Choline 96.7mg 28.9mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.14mg 12%
Folate 2µg 46µg 11%
Manganese 0.04mg 0.264mg 10%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 13.6µg 10%
Calories 455kcal 257kcal 10%
Carbs 1.86g 26.69g 8%
Vitamin D 1.5µg 0.2µg 7%
Vitamin D 61IU 9IU 7%
Potassium 398mg 206mg 6%
Selenium 21.1µg 18µg 6%
Phosphorus 150mg 116mg 5%
Fiber 0g 1g 4%
Calcium 8mg 37mg 3%
Fructose 1.47g 2%
Magnesium 18mg 25mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.8mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.55mg 2%
Copper 0.08mg 0.075mg 1%
Iron 1.59mg 1.5mg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 6µg 1%
Net carbs 1.86g 25.69g N/A
Sugar 0g 3.53g N/A
Trans fat 0.08g 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 0.029g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.064g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.489g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.023g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.561g N/A

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
10% 12% 27% 48% 2%
Protein: 10.29 g
Fats: 12.45 g
Carbs: 26.69 g
Water: 48.44 g
Other: 2.13 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +134.2%
Contains more FatsFats +207.4%
Contains more OtherOther +84%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1334.9%
Contains more WaterWater +52.1%

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% 24% 58%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.949 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.595 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.257 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +609.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -86.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +80.8%

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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. Fish sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170296/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.