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Caviar vs. Chorizo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Caviar and Chorizo

  • Caviar has more Vitamin B12, Iron, Selenium, Choline, Magnesium, and Vitamin B5, while Chorizo has more Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3.
  • Caviar's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 750% higher.
  • Chorizo contains 17 times less Magnesium than Caviar. Caviar contains 300mg of Magnesium, while Chorizo contains 18mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Chorizo is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, caviar, black and red, granular 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.
Caviar
Caviar
7
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3
Chorizo
Chorizo
Contains more Calcium +3337.5%
Contains more Iron +647.2%
Contains more Magnesium +1566.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +137.3%
Contains more Copper +37.5%
Contains more Manganese +25%
Contains more Selenium +210.4%
Contains more Potassium +119.9%
Contains less Sodium -17.7%
Contains more Zinc +258.9%
Caviar
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 83% 446% 215% 153% 16% 196% 26% 37% 7% 358%
Chorizo
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 60% 13% 65% 36% 162% 93% 27% 6% 116%
Contains more Calcium +3337.5%
Contains more Iron +647.2%
Contains more Magnesium +1566.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +137.3%
Contains more Copper +37.5%
Contains more Manganese +25%
Contains more Selenium +210.4%
Contains more Potassium +119.9%
Contains less Sodium -17.7%
Contains more Zinc +258.9%

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.
Caviar
Caviar
7
:
4
Chorizo
Chorizo
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +759.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +93.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +106.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +212.5%
Contains more Folate +2400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +231.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4175.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +65.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +166.7%
Caviar
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 55% 38% 87% 0% 48% 144% 3% 210% 74% 38% 2500% 2%
Chorizo
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 +759.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +93.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +106.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +212.5%
Contains more Folate +2400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +231.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4175.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +65.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +166.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Caviar
Caviar
4
:
1
Chorizo
Chorizo
Contains more Carbs +115.1%
Contains more Water +49.1%
Contains more Other +53.1%
Contains more Fats +113.8%
Equal in Protein - 24.1
Caviar
25% 18% 4% 48% 6%
Protein: 24.6 g
Fats: 17.9 g
Carbs: 4 g
Water: 47.5 g
Other: 6 g
Chorizo
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 Carbs +115.1%
Contains more Water +49.1%
Contains more Other +53.1%
Contains more Fats +113.8%
Equal in Protein - 24.1

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Caviar
Caviar
2
:
1
Chorizo
Chorizo
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +114%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +297.3%
Caviar
25% 29% 46%
Saturated Fat: 4.06 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.631 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.405 g
Chorizo
40% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: 14.38 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.46 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +114%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +297.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caviar Chorizo Opinion
Net carbs 4g 1.86g Caviar
Protein 24.6g 24.1g Caviar
Fats 17.9g 38.27g Chorizo
Carbs 4g 1.86g Caviar
Calories 264kcal 455kcal Chorizo
Calcium 275mg 8mg Caviar
Iron 11.88mg 1.59mg Caviar
Magnesium 300mg 18mg Caviar
Phosphorus 356mg 150mg Caviar
Potassium 181mg 398mg Chorizo
Sodium 1500mg 1235mg Chorizo
Zinc 0.95mg 3.41mg Chorizo
Copper 0.11mg 0.08mg Caviar
Manganese 0.05mg 0.04mg Caviar
Selenium 65.5µg 21.1µg Caviar
Vitamin A 905IU 0IU Caviar
Vitamin A RAE 271µg 0µg Caviar
Vitamin E 1.89mg 0.22mg Caviar
Vitamin D 117IU 61IU Caviar
Vitamin D 2.9µg 1.5µg Caviar
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.63mg Chorizo
Vitamin B2 0.62mg 0.3mg Caviar
Vitamin B3 0.12mg 5.131mg Chorizo
Vitamin B5 3.5mg 1.12mg Caviar
Vitamin B6 0.32mg 0.53mg Chorizo
Folate 50µg 2µg Caviar
Vitamin B12 20µg 2µg Caviar
Vitamin K 0.6µg 1.6µg Chorizo
Tryptophan 0.323mg 0.278mg Caviar
Threonine 1.263mg 1.473mg Chorizo
Isoleucine 1.035mg 2.206mg Chorizo
Leucine 2.133mg 1.708mg Caviar
Lysine 1.834mg 2.414mg Chorizo
Methionine 0.646mg 0.47mg Caviar
Phenylalanine 1.071mg 1.149mg Chorizo
Valine 1.263mg 0.914mg Caviar
Histidine 0.649mg 0.721mg Chorizo
Cholesterol 588mg 88mg Chorizo
Saturated Fat 4.06g 14.38g Caviar
Omega-3 - DHA 3.8g 0g Caviar
Omega-3 - EPA 2.741g 0g Caviar
Omega-3 - DPA 0.229g 0g Caviar
Monounsaturated Fat 4.631g 18.4g Chorizo
Polyunsaturated fat 7.405g 3.46g Caviar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Caviar 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
266%
Caviar
68%
Chorizo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
153%
Caviar
58%
Chorizo

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Chorizo
Chorizo contains less Sodium (difference - 265mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 500mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Chorizo
Chorizo is cheaper (difference - $100)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Caviar
Caviar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.32g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caviar
Caviar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caviar
Caviar is relatively richer in minerals
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. Caviar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174188/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.