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.
| 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.
| 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
19.84 g
Fats:
6.34 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
68.5 g
Other:
5.32 g
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
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.981 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.103 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.539 g
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.
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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| 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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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%
65%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
58%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Salmon raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salmon raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Salmon raw contains less Sodium (difference - 1191mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Salmon raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.399g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salmon raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Chorizo is cheaper (difference - $13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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