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Chorizo vs. Shrimp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Chorizo and Shrimp

  • Chorizo has more Zinc, and Iron, however, Shrimp is richer in Copper, Phosphorus, Calcium, and Magnesium.
  • Chorizo covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 72% more than Shrimp.
  • Shrimp has 11 times less Sodium than Chorizo. Chorizo has 1235mg of Sodium, while Shrimp has 111mg.
  • Shrimp contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Chorizo, pork and beef and Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not previously frozen).

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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.
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Shrimp
Contains more Iron +211.8%
Contains more Potassium +53.7%
Contains more Zinc +107.9%
Contains more Manganese +21.2%
Contains more Calcium +775%
Contains more Magnesium +116.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +58%
Contains less Sodium -91%
Contains more Copper +373.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 60% 13% 65% 36% 162% 93% 27% 6% 116%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 20% 28% 102% 23% 15% 45% 127% 5% 0%
Contains more Iron +211.8%
Contains more Potassium +53.7%
Contains more Zinc +107.9%
Contains more Manganese +21.2%
Contains more Calcium +775%
Contains more Magnesium +116.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +58%
Contains less Sodium -91%
Contains more Copper +373.8%

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
12
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0
Shrimp
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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1
Shrimp
Contains more Fats +13567.9%
Contains more Carbs +830%
Contains more Other +224%
Contains more Water +133.4%
Equal in Protein - 23.98
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
24% 74%
Protein: 23.98 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 0.2 g
Water: 74.33 g
Other: 1.21 g
Contains more Fats +13567.9%
Contains more Carbs +830%
Contains more Other +224%
Contains more Water +133.4%
Equal in Protein - 23.98

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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1
Shrimp
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +38233.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4279.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
40% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: 14.38 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.46 g
31% 26% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.056 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.048 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.079 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +38233.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4279.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chorizo Shrimp
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Shrimp Opinion
Net carbs 1.86g 0.2g Chorizo
Protein 24.1g 23.98g Chorizo
Fats 38.27g 0.28g Chorizo
Carbs 1.86g 0.2g Chorizo
Calories 455kcal 99kcal Chorizo
Calcium 8mg 70mg Shrimp
Iron 1.59mg 0.51mg Chorizo
Magnesium 18mg 39mg Shrimp
Phosphorus 150mg 237mg Shrimp
Potassium 398mg 259mg Chorizo
Sodium 1235mg 111mg Shrimp
Zinc 3.41mg 1.64mg Chorizo
Copper 0.08mg 0.379mg Shrimp
Manganese 0.04mg 0.033mg Chorizo
Selenium 21.1µg Chorizo
Vitamin E 0.22mg Chorizo
Vitamin D 61IU Chorizo
Vitamin D 1.5µg Chorizo
Vitamin B1 0.63mg Chorizo
Vitamin B2 0.3mg Chorizo
Vitamin B3 5.131mg Chorizo
Vitamin B5 1.12mg Chorizo
Vitamin B6 0.53mg Chorizo
Folate 2µg Chorizo
Vitamin B12 2µg Chorizo
Vitamin K 1.6µg Chorizo
Tryptophan 0.278mg Chorizo
Threonine 1.473mg Chorizo
Isoleucine 2.206mg Chorizo
Leucine 1.708mg Chorizo
Lysine 2.414mg Chorizo
Methionine 0.47mg Chorizo
Phenylalanine 1.149mg Chorizo
Valine 0.914mg Chorizo
Histidine 0.721mg Chorizo
Cholesterol 88mg 189mg Chorizo
Trans Fat 0.002g Chorizo
Saturated Fat 14.38g 0.056g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.015g Shrimp
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.015g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g Shrimp
Monounsaturated Fat 18.4g 0.048g Chorizo
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g 0.079g Chorizo
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Shrimp
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.018g Shrimp
Omega-3 - ALA 0.001g Shrimp
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Shrimp

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chorizo Shrimp
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
68%
Chorizo
0%
Shrimp
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Chorizo
38%
Shrimp

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shrimp
Shrimp contains less Sodium (difference - 1124mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.324g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 101mg)
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 - $7)
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. Shrimp - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175180/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.