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Chorizo vs. Surimi — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Chorizo and Surimi different?

  • Chorizo has more Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B5, however, Surimi is richer in Phosphorus.
  • Chorizo covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 71% more than Surimi.
  • Chorizo has 32 times more Vitamin B1 than Surimi. Chorizo has 0.63mg of Vitamin B1, while Surimi has 0.02mg.
  • Surimi contains less Saturated Fat.

Chorizo, pork and beef and Fish, surimi 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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Surimi
Contains more Iron +511.5%
Contains more Potassium +255.4%
Contains more Zinc +933.3%
Contains more Copper +150%
Contains more Manganese +263.6%
Contains more Calcium +12.5%
Contains more Magnesium +138.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +88%
Contains less Sodium -88.4%
Contains more Selenium +33.2%
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 3% 10% 31% 121% 10% 19% 10% 11% 2% 154%
Contains more Iron +511.5%
Contains more Potassium +255.4%
Contains more Zinc +933.3%
Contains more Copper +150%
Contains more Manganese +263.6%
Contains more Calcium +12.5%
Contains more Magnesium +138.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +88%
Contains less Sodium -88.4%
Contains more Selenium +33.2%

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.
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2
Surimi
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3050%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1328.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2232.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1500%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1666.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +25%
Contains more Vitamin K +1500%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +186.4%
Equal in Folate - 2
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 5% 13% 0% 0% 5% 5% 5% 5% 7% 2% 200% 1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3050%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1328.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2232.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1500%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1666.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +25%
Contains more Vitamin K +1500%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +186.4%
Equal in Folate - 2

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Surimi
Contains more Protein +58.8%
Contains more Fats +4152.2%
Contains more Other +437%
Contains more Carbs +268.3%
Contains more Water +139.7%
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
15% 7% 76%
Protein: 15.18 g
Fats: 0.9 g
Carbs: 6.85 g
Water: 76.34 g
Other: 0.73 g
Contains more Protein +58.8%
Contains more Fats +4152.2%
Contains more Other +437%
Contains more Carbs +268.3%
Contains more Water +139.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Surimi
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12249%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +681%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.7%
40% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: 14.38 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.46 g
24% 19% 57%
Saturated Fat: 0.191 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.443 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12249%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +681%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chorizo Surimi Opinion
Net carbs 1.86g 6.85g Surimi
Protein 24.1g 15.18g Chorizo
Fats 38.27g 0.9g Chorizo
Carbs 1.86g 6.85g Surimi
Calories 455kcal 99kcal Chorizo
Calcium 8mg 9mg Surimi
Iron 1.59mg 0.26mg Chorizo
Magnesium 18mg 43mg Surimi
Phosphorus 150mg 282mg Surimi
Potassium 398mg 112mg Chorizo
Sodium 1235mg 143mg Surimi
Zinc 3.41mg 0.33mg Chorizo
Copper 0.08mg 0.032mg Chorizo
Manganese 0.04mg 0.011mg Chorizo
Selenium 21.1µg 28.1µg Surimi
Vitamin A 0IU 67IU Surimi
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 20µg Surimi
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.63mg Surimi
Vitamin D 61IU Chorizo
Vitamin D 1.5µg Chorizo
Vitamin B1 0.63mg 0.02mg Chorizo
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.021mg Chorizo
Vitamin B3 5.131mg 0.22mg Chorizo
Vitamin B5 1.12mg 0.07mg Chorizo
Vitamin B6 0.53mg 0.03mg Chorizo
Folate 2µg 2µg
Vitamin B12 2µg 1.6µg Chorizo
Vitamin K 1.6µg 0.1µg Chorizo
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.092mg Chorizo
Threonine 1.473mg 0.734mg Chorizo
Isoleucine 2.206mg 0.709mg Chorizo
Leucine 1.708mg 1.202mg Chorizo
Lysine 2.414mg 1.387mg Chorizo
Methionine 0.47mg 0.515mg Surimi
Phenylalanine 1.149mg 0.595mg Chorizo
Valine 0.914mg 0.77mg Chorizo
Histidine 0.721mg 0.35mg Chorizo
Cholesterol 88mg 30mg Surimi
Saturated Fat 14.38g 0.191g Surimi
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.241g Surimi
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.157g Surimi
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.014g Surimi
Monounsaturated Fat 18.4g 0.149g Chorizo
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g 0.443g Chorizo

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chorizo Surimi
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
20%
Surimi
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Chorizo
37%
Surimi

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Surimi
Surimi contains less Sodium (difference - 1092mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Surimi
Surimi is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Surimi
Surimi is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.189g)
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 - $4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chorizo
Chorizo is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Surimi - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173702/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.