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Mackerel vs. Chorizo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are mackerel and chorizo different?

  • Mackerel is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin D, selenium, phosphorus, and vitamin E; however, chorizo is richer in vitamin B1, zinc, and vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for mackerel is 417% higher.
  • Mackerel contains 16 times more vitamin D than chorizo. While mackerel contains 1006IU of vitamin D, chorizo contains only 61IU.
  • Chorizo has less sodium.
  • Mackerel has a lower glycemic index (0) than chorizo (28).

Fish, mackerel, salted and Chorizo, pork and beef are the varieties 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 43% 20% 46% 53% 33% 30% 109% 580% 0% 400%
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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +233.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +725%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +30.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +25%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +69.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +247.9%
Contains more IronIron +13.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +210%
Contains less SodiumSodium -72.2%

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.
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% 16% 48% 378% 5% 44% 62% 0% 95% 1500% 20% 11% 55%
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%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +981.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +1580%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +500%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +387.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +650%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +3050%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +55.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +29.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Choline ~96.7mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 25% 43% 13%
Protein: 18.5 g
Fats: 25.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 43 g
Other: 13.4 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 WaterWater +35%
Contains more OtherOther +241.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +30.3%
Contains more FatsFats +52.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 38% 29%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.148 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.21 g
40% 51% 10%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 14.38 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.46 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -50.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +79.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +121.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Chorizo DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 12µg 2µg 417%
Sodium 4450mg 1235mg 140%
Vitamin D 25.2µg 1.5µg 119%
Vitamin D 1006IU 61IU 118%
Selenium 73.4µg 21.1µg 95%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.63mg 51%
Saturated fat 7.148g 14.38g 33%
Monounsaturated fat 8.32g 18.4g 25%
Vitamin B5 1.12mg 22%
Zinc 1.1mg 3.41mg 21%
Fats 25.1g 38.27g 20%
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 3.46g 18%
Phosphorus 254mg 150mg 15%
Vitamin E 2.38mg 0.22mg 14%
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 5.131mg 11%
Protein 18.5g 24.1g 11%
Magnesium 60mg 18mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.41mg 0.53mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.3mg 8%
Calories 305kcal 455kcal 8%
Calcium 66mg 8mg 6%
Vitamin A 47µg 0µg 5%
Vitamin K 7.8µg 1.6µg 5%
Potassium 520mg 398mg 4%
Folate 15µg 2µg 3%
Manganese 0.04mg 2%
Copper 0.1mg 0.08mg 2%
Iron 1.4mg 1.59mg 2%
Cholesterol 95mg 88mg 2%
Choline 101.6mg 96.7mg 1%
Carbs 0g 1.86g 1%
Net carbs 0g 1.86g N/A
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0%
Threonine 1.473mg 0%
Isoleucine 2.206mg 0%
Leucine 1.708mg 0%
Lysine 2.414mg 0%
Methionine 0.47mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.149mg 0%
Valine 0.914mg 0%
Histidine 0.721mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 1.619g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 2.965g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.391g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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
172%
Mackerel
65%
Chorizo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Mackerel
58%
Chorizo

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.232g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chorizo
Chorizo contains less Sodium (difference - 3215mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Chorizo
Chorizo is cheaper (difference - $7)
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. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168149/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.