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Chorizo vs. Squid — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Chorizo and Squid different?

  • Chorizo has more Vitamin B1, however, Squid is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B2, Copper, Phosphorus, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Squid covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 142% more than Chorizo.
  • Chorizo has 61 times more Saturated Fat than Squid. Chorizo has 14.38g of Saturated Fat, while Squid has 0.236g.

Chorizo, pork and beef and Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist heat types were 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.
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Squid
Contains more Calcium +2150%
Contains more Iron +581.8%
Contains more Magnesium +233.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +286.7%
Contains more Potassium +60.1%
Contains less Sodium -39.8%
Contains more Copper +1147.5%
Contains more Manganese +422.5%
Contains more Selenium +324.6%
Equal in Zinc - 3.46
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 54% 407% 43% 249% 57% 98% 95% 333% 28% 489%
Contains more Calcium +2150%
Contains more Iron +581.8%
Contains more Magnesium +233.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +286.7%
Contains more Potassium +60.1%
Contains less Sodium -39.8%
Contains more Copper +1147.5%
Contains more Manganese +422.5%
Contains more Selenium +324.6%
Equal in Zinc - 3.46

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.
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Squid
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3605.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +134.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +24.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +96.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +476.3%
Contains more Folate +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +170%
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 41% 0% 0% 29% 5% 399% 42% 54% 63% 18% 676% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3605.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +134.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +24.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +96.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +476.3%
Contains more Folate +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +170%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Squid
Contains more Fats +2633.6%
Contains more Carbs +13.4%
Contains more Other +16.7%
Contains more Protein +34.8%
Contains more Water +91.9%
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
32% 61% 3%
Protein: 32.48 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 1.64 g
Water: 61.12 g
Other: 3.36 g
Contains more Fats +2633.6%
Contains more Carbs +13.4%
Contains more Other +16.7%
Contains more Protein +34.8%
Contains more Water +91.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Squid
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11258%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1191%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.4%
40% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: 14.38 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.46 g
35% 24% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.236 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.162 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.268 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11258%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1191%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chorizo Squid Opinion
Net carbs 1.86g 1.64g Chorizo
Protein 24.1g 32.48g Squid
Fats 38.27g 1.4g Chorizo
Carbs 1.86g 1.64g Chorizo
Calories 455kcal 158kcal Chorizo
Calcium 8mg 180mg Squid
Iron 1.59mg 10.84mg Squid
Magnesium 18mg 60mg Squid
Phosphorus 150mg 580mg Squid
Potassium 398mg 637mg Squid
Sodium 1235mg 744mg Squid
Zinc 3.41mg 3.46mg Squid
Copper 0.08mg 0.998mg Squid
Manganese 0.04mg 0.209mg Squid
Selenium 21.1µg 89.6µg Squid
Vitamin A 0IU 675IU Squid
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 203µg Squid
Vitamin E 0.22mg Chorizo
Vitamin D 61IU Chorizo
Vitamin D 1.5µg Chorizo
Vitamin C 0mg 8.5mg Squid
Vitamin B1 0.63mg 0.017mg Chorizo
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 1.729mg Squid
Vitamin B3 5.131mg 2.189mg Chorizo
Vitamin B5 1.12mg 0.9mg Chorizo
Vitamin B6 0.53mg 0.27mg Chorizo
Folate 2µg 24µg Squid
Vitamin B12 2µg 5.4µg Squid
Vitamin K 1.6µg Chorizo
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.364mg Squid
Threonine 1.473mg 1.398mg Chorizo
Isoleucine 2.206mg 1.414mg Chorizo
Leucine 1.708mg 2.287mg Squid
Lysine 2.414mg 2.427mg Squid
Methionine 0.47mg 0.733mg Squid
Phenylalanine 1.149mg 1.164mg Squid
Valine 0.914mg 1.419mg Squid
Histidine 0.721mg 0.624mg Chorizo
Cholesterol 88mg 224mg Chorizo
Saturated Fat 14.38g 0.236g Squid
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.132g Squid
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.078g Squid
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.012g Squid
Monounsaturated Fat 18.4g 0.162g Chorizo
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g 0.268g Chorizo

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chorizo Squid
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
68%
Chorizo
110%
Squid
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Chorizo
185%
Squid

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Squid
Squid is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Squid
Squid contains less Sodium (difference - 491mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Squid
Squid is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.144g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Squid
Squid is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Squid
Squid is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 136mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Squid - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172010/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.