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Salmon raw vs. Chorizo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between salmon raw and chorizo

  • Salmon raw is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B6, copper, and vitamin B3, yet chorizo is higher in vitamin B1 and zinc.
  • Chorizo covers your daily saturated fat needs 67% more than salmon raw.
  • Salmon raw contains 3 times more copper than chorizo. While salmon raw contains 0.25mg of copper, chorizo contains only 0.08mg.
  • The amount of cholesterol in salmon raw is lower.
  • The glycemic index of salmon raw is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Fish, salmon, Atlantic, wild, raw 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 3.6% 43% 30% 83% 17% 86% 5.7% 2.1% 199%
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 +61.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +50%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +23.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +212.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +33.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +73%
Contains more IronIron +98.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +432.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +150%

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% 4% 0% 0% 57% 88% 147% 100% 189% 398% 0% 19% 0%
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 B2Vitamin B2 +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +53.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +48.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +54.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +59%
Contains more FolateFolate +1150%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +178.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 6% 69% 5%
Protein: 19.84 g
Fats: 6.34 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.5 g
Other: 5.32 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 +115.1%
Contains more OtherOther +35.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +21.5%
Contains more FatsFats +503.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 37% 45%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.981 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.103 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.539 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 -93.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +774.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +36.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Salmon raw Chorizo DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.981g 14.38g 61%
Sodium 44mg 1235mg 52%
Fats 6.34g 38.27g 49%
Vitamin B12 3.18µg 2µg 49%
Monounsaturated fat 2.103g 18.4g 41%
Vitamin B1 0.226mg 0.63mg 34%
Selenium 36.5µg 21.1µg 28%
Zinc 0.64mg 3.41mg 25%
Vitamin B6 0.818mg 0.53mg 22%
Copper 0.25mg 0.08mg 19%
Choline 96.7mg 18%
Vitamin B3 7.86mg 5.131mg 17%
Calories 142kcal 455kcal 16%
Cholesterol 55mg 88mg 11%
Vitamin B5 1.664mg 1.12mg 11%
Iron 0.8mg 1.59mg 10%
Protein 19.84g 24.1g 9%
Vitamin D 61IU 8%
Vitamin D 1.5µg 8%
Phosphorus 200mg 150mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.38mg 0.3mg 6%
Folate 25µg 2µg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.539g 3.46g 6%
Potassium 490mg 398mg 3%
Magnesium 29mg 18mg 3%
Manganese 0.016mg 0.04mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1%
Vitamin A 12µg 0µg 1%
Carbs 0g 1.86g 1%
Net carbs 0g 1.86g N/A
Calcium 12mg 8mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.222mg 0.278mg 0%
Threonine 0.87mg 1.473mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.914mg 2.206mg 0%
Leucine 1.613mg 1.708mg 0%
Lysine 1.822mg 2.414mg 0%
Methionine 0.587mg 0.47mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.775mg 1.149mg 0%
Valine 1.022mg 0.914mg 0%
Histidine 0.584mg 0.721mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.321g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 1.115g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.287g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Salmon raw 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
77%
Salmon raw
65%
Chorizo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Salmon raw
58%
Chorizo

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw contains less Sodium (difference - 1191mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.399g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Chorizo
Chorizo is cheaper (difference - $13)
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.
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. Salmon raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173686/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.