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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.
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 26% 3.3% 38% 20% 25% 15% 131% 12% 1.7% 194%
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%
~equal in Potassium ~436mg
~equal in Copper ~0.076mg

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% 19% 20% 251% 39% 57% 190% 76% 191% 559% 0.25% 5.3% 61%
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%
~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
26% 6% 67%
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%
~equal in Protein ~26.48g

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
23% 45% 32%
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.
Chorizo Sockeye salmon
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chorizo Sockeye salmon DV% diff.
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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chorizo Sockeye salmon
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
65%
Chorizo
113%
Sockeye salmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Chorizo
47%
Sockeye salmon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 1143mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.411g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
Chorizo
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.

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. Sockeye salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173692/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.