Mackerel vs. Chorizo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
Compare
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.
Infographic
Infographic link
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.
| 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.
| 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| 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
| 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.
 |
 |
||
| Lower in Saturated fat |
|
||
| Lower in Glycemic Index |
|
||
| Rich in minerals |
|
||
| Lower in Cholesterol |
|
||
| Lower in Sodium |
|
||
| Lower in price |
|
||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient | |
|
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?
is better in case of low diet
|
|
|
| Low Calories diet |
|
|
| Low Fats diet |
|
|
| Low Carbs diet |
|
|
| Low Glycemic Index diet |
|
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%
65%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
58%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mackerel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.232g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chorizo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chorizo contains less Sodium (difference - 3215mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Chorizo is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food contains less Sugar?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
?
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.