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Chorizo vs. Shark raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between chorizo and shark raw

  • Chorizo is richer in vitamin B1, zinc, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, and vitamin B6, yet shark raw is richer in selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for chorizo is 67% higher.
  • Chorizo contains 16 times more sodium than shark raw. Chorizo contains 1235mg of sodium, while shark raw contains 79mg.
  • Shark raw has a lower glycemic index than chorizo.

Food types used in this article are Chorizo, pork and beef and Fish, shark, mixed species, 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 35% 10% 14% 32% 11% 12% 90% 10% 2% 199%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +148.8%
Contains more IronIron +89.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +142.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +693%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +166.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +172.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +325%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +40%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +73%

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% 23% 20% 9% 11% 14% 55% 42% 92% 186% 0.25% 2.3% 35%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +150%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +383.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +74.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +61.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +32.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +34.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1500%
Contains more CholineCholine +48.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +354.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
21% 5% 74%
Protein: 20.98 g
Fats: 4.51 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.58 g
Other: 0.93 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +14.9%
Contains more FatsFats +748.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +321.5%
Contains more WaterWater +131%

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
24% 46% 30%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.925 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.808 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.195 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +917.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +189.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -93.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chorizo Shark raw DV% diff.
Saturated fat 14.38g 0.925g 61%
Fats 38.27g 4.51g 52%
Sodium 1235mg 79mg 50%
Vitamin B1 0.63mg 0.042mg 49%
Monounsaturated fat 18.4g 1.808g 41%
Selenium 21.1µg 36.5µg 28%
Zinc 3.41mg 0.43mg 27%
Vitamin B12 2µg 1.49µg 21%
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.062mg 18%
Calories 455kcal 130kcal 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g 1.195g 15%
Vitamin B3 5.131mg 2.938mg 14%
Cholesterol 88mg 51mg 12%
Vitamin B6 0.53mg 0.4mg 10%
Vitamin B5 1.12mg 0.695mg 9%
Iron 1.59mg 0.84mg 9%
Phosphorus 150mg 210mg 9%
Vitamin A 0µg 70µg 8%
Potassium 398mg 160mg 7%
Magnesium 18mg 49mg 7%
Choline 96.7mg 65mg 6%
Protein 24.1g 20.98g 6%
Vitamin D 61IU 24IU 5%
Copper 0.08mg 0.033mg 5%
Vitamin D 1.5µg 0.6µg 5%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 1mg 5%
Calcium 8mg 34mg 3%
Manganese 0.04mg 0.015mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 0.1µg 1%
Carbs 1.86g 0g 1%
Net carbs 1.86g 0g N/A
Folate 2µg 3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.235mg 0%
Threonine 1.473mg 0.92mg 0%
Isoleucine 2.206mg 0.967mg 0%
Leucine 1.708mg 1.705mg 0%
Lysine 2.414mg 1.926mg 0%
Methionine 0.47mg 0.621mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.149mg 0.819mg 0%
Valine 0.914mg 1.081mg 0%
Histidine 0.721mg 0.618mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.316g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.527g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.109g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chorizo Shark raw
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
38%
Shark raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Chorizo
41%
Shark raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shark raw
Shark raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 37mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shark raw
Shark raw contains less Sodium (difference - 1156mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shark raw
Shark raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.455g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shark raw
Shark raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chorizo
Chorizo is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Shark raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173697/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.