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Crab vs. Chorizo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Crab and Chorizo

  • Crab has more Copper, Vitamin B12, and Selenium, however, Chorizo is richer in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Iron.
  • Crab covers your daily Copper needs 82% more than Chorizo.
  • Chorizo has 2 times less Selenium than Crab. Crab has 42.9µg of Selenium, while Chorizo has 21.1µg.
  • Crab contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Crustaceans, crab, blue, canned and Chorizo, pork and beef.

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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.
Crab
8
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Contains more Calcium +1037.5%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +56%
Contains less Sodium -54.4%
Contains more Zinc +11.7%
Contains more Copper +917.5%
Contains more Manganese +85%
Contains more Selenium +103.3%
Contains more Iron +218%
Contains more Potassium +53.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 19% 26% 101% 23% 74% 104% 272% 10% 234%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 60% 13% 65% 36% 162% 93% 27% 6% 116%
Contains more Calcium +1037.5%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +56%
Contains less Sodium -54.4%
Contains more Zinc +11.7%
Contains more Copper +917.5%
Contains more Manganese +85%
Contains more Selenium +103.3%
Contains more Iron +218%
Contains more Potassium +53.7%

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.
Crab
5
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +736.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +2450%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +66.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2639.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +222.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +86.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +12.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +239.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +433.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 37% 0% 11% 6% 22% 52% 60% 36% 39% 417% 1%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +736.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +2450%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +66.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2639.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +222.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +86.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +12.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +239.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +433.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Crab
1
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Contains more Water +150.2%
Contains more Protein +34.8%
Contains more Fats +5071.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +132%
18% 80% 2%
Protein: 17.88 g
Fats: 0.74 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 79.69 g
Other: 1.69 g
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
Contains more Water +150.2%
Contains more Protein +34.8%
Contains more Fats +5071.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +132%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Crab
1
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Contains less Saturated Fat -98.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14163.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1241.1%
34% 22% 44%
Saturated Fat: 0.201 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.258 g
40% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: 14.38 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.46 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14163.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1241.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Crab Chorizo
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 ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crab Chorizo Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.86g Chorizo
Protein 17.88g 24.1g Chorizo
Fats 0.74g 38.27g Chorizo
Carbs 0g 1.86g Chorizo
Calories 83kcal 455kcal Chorizo
Calcium 91mg 8mg Crab
Iron 0.5mg 1.59mg Chorizo
Magnesium 36mg 18mg Crab
Phosphorus 234mg 150mg Crab
Potassium 259mg 398mg Chorizo
Sodium 563mg 1235mg Crab
Zinc 3.81mg 3.41mg Crab
Copper 0.814mg 0.08mg Crab
Manganese 0.074mg 0.04mg Crab
Selenium 42.9µg 21.1µg Crab
Vitamin A 2IU 0IU Crab
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Crab
Vitamin E 1.84mg 0.22mg Crab
Vitamin D 0IU 61IU Chorizo
Vitamin D 0µg 1.5µg Chorizo
Vitamin C 3.3mg 0mg Crab
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.63mg Chorizo
Vitamin B2 0.093mg 0.3mg Chorizo
Vitamin B3 2.747mg 5.131mg Chorizo
Vitamin B5 0.997mg 1.12mg Chorizo
Vitamin B6 0.156mg 0.53mg Chorizo
Folate 51µg 2µg Crab
Vitamin B12 3.33µg 2µg Crab
Vitamin K 0.3µg 1.6µg Chorizo
Tryptophan 0.226mg 0.278mg Chorizo
Threonine 0.727mg 1.473mg Chorizo
Isoleucine 0.776mg 2.206mg Chorizo
Leucine 1.307mg 1.708mg Chorizo
Lysine 1.386mg 2.414mg Chorizo
Methionine 0.452mg 0.47mg Chorizo
Phenylalanine 0.708mg 1.149mg Chorizo
Valine 0.806mg 0.914mg Chorizo
Histidine 0.393mg 0.721mg Chorizo
Cholesterol 97mg 88mg Chorizo
Trans Fat 0.014g Chorizo
Saturated Fat 0.201g 14.38g Crab
Omega-3 - DHA 0.067g 0g Crab
Omega-3 - EPA 0.101g 0g Crab
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g 0g Crab
Monounsaturated Fat 0.129g 18.4g Chorizo
Polyunsaturated fat 0.258g 3.46g Chorizo
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Crab

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Crab Chorizo
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
56%
Crab
68%
Chorizo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
89%
Crab
58%
Chorizo

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Crab
Crab contains less Sodium (difference - 672mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crab
Crab is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.179g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crab
Crab is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crab
Crab is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Chorizo
Chorizo is cheaper (difference - $12)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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. Crab - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171966/nutrients
  2. Chorizo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173859/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.