Chorizo vs. Skipjack tuna — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are chorizo and skipjack tuna different?
- Chorizo is higher in vitamin B1, zinc, vitamin B2, and vitamin B5; however, skipjack tuna is richer in vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B6, and phosphorus.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B3 for skipjack tuna is 85% higher.
- Chorizo contains 34 times more saturated fat than skipjack tuna. While chorizo contains 14.38g of saturated fat, skipjack tuna contains only 0.42g.
- Skipjack tuna has a lower glycemic index (0) than chorizo (28).
Chorizo, pork, and beef and Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat 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.
| Contains more ZincZinc | +224.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +110.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +144.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +362.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +31.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +37.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +90% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +121.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1557.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +145.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +130.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +265.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +85.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +400% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.131mg | 18.756mg | 85% |
| Saturated fat | 14.38g | 0.42g | 63% |
| Fats | 38.27g | 1.29g | 57% |
| Sodium | 1235mg | 47mg | 52% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.63mg | 0.038mg | 49% |
| Selenium | 21.1µg | 46.8µg | 47% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 18.4g | 0.243g | 45% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.53mg | 0.981mg | 35% |
| Zinc | 3.41mg | 1.05mg | 21% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.46g | 0.403g | 20% |
| Phosphorus | 150mg | 285mg | 19% |
| Choline | 96.7mg | 18% | |
| Calories | 455kcal | 132kcal | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.3mg | 0.122mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.12mg | 0.485mg | 13% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 60mg | 9% |
| Protein | 24.1g | 28.21g | 8% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2µg | 2.19µg | 8% |
| Vitamin D | 61IU | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.5µg | 8% | |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 44mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 398mg | 522mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.11mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 37mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 18µg | 2% |
| Folate | 2µg | 10µg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.04mg | 0.019mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1% | |
| Carbs | 1.86g | 0g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.86g | 0g | N/A |
| Iron | 1.59mg | 1.6mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.278mg | 0.316mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.473mg | 1.237mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 2.206mg | 1.3mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.708mg | 2.293mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.414mg | 2.59mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.47mg | 0.835mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.149mg | 1.101mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.914mg | 1.453mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.721mg | 0.83mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.091g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.237g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.017g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
24.1 g
Fats:
38.27 g
Carbs:
1.86 g
Water:
31.85 g
Other:
3.92 g
Protein:
28.21 g
Fats:
1.29 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
62.28 g
Other:
8.22 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +2866.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +17.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +95.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +109.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
14.38 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.46 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.42 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.243 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.403 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +7472% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +758.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.1% |
