Chorizo vs. Sockeye salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between chorizo and sockeye salmon
- Chorizo is higher in vitamin B1 and zinc, yet sockeye salmon is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin D, vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B6, and phosphorus.
- Sockeye salmon covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 103% more than chorizo.
- Chorizo contains 15 times more saturated fat than sockeye salmon. While chorizo contains 14.38g of saturated fat, sockeye salmon contains only 0.969g.
- The glycemic index of sockeye salmon is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Chorizo, pork and beef and Fish, salmon, sockeye, cooked, dry heat.
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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 IronIron | +205.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +520% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +207.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +100% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +37.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +103.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +68.2% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +301.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +22% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1500% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +350% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +1013.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +97.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +13.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +56% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +123.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +250% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +16.4% |
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:
26.48 g
Fats:
5.57 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
67.33 g
Other:
0.62 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +587.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +532.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +111.4% |
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Protein
~26.48g
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
0.969 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.864 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.327 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +887.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +160.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -93.3% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2µg | 4.47µg | 103% |
| Vitamin D | 1.5µg | 16.7µg | 76% |
| Vitamin D | 61IU | 670IU | 76% |
| Saturated fat | 14.38g | 0.969g | 61% |
| Fats | 38.27g | 5.57g | 50% |
| Sodium | 1235mg | 92mg | 50% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 18.4g | 1.864g | 41% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.63mg | 0.157mg | 39% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.131mg | 10.123mg | 31% |
| Selenium | 21.1µg | 35.5µg | 26% |
| Zinc | 3.41mg | 0.55mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.53mg | 0.827mg | 23% |
| Phosphorus | 150mg | 305mg | 22% |
| Calories | 455kcal | 156kcal | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.46g | 1.327g | 14% |
| Iron | 1.59mg | 0.52mg | 13% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 61mg | 9% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 58µg | 6% |
| Protein | 24.1g | 26.48g | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 0.99mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 36mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.3mg | 0.246mg | 4% |
| Choline | 96.7mg | 112.6mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.12mg | 1.274mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.04mg | 0.013mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Folate | 2µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Potassium | 398mg | 436mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 1.86g | 0g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.86g | 0g | N/A |
| Calcium | 8mg | 11mg | 0% |
| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.076mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.023g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.278mg | 0.335mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.473mg | 1.247mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 2.206mg | 1.274mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.708mg | 2.185mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.414mg | 2.574mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.47mg | 0.858mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.149mg | 1.086mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.914mg | 1.461mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.721mg | 0.711mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.299g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.56g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.093g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.019g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sockeye salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sockeye salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 1143mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sockeye salmon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.411g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sockeye salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sockeye salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
Chorizo is cheaper (difference - $13)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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.