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Sardine vs. Chorizo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between sardine and chorizo?

  • Sardine is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, phosphorus, calcium, and vitamin D; however, chorizo is richer in vitamin B1, vitamin B6, and zinc.
  • Sardine's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 289% more.
  • Chorizo contains 48 times less calcium than sardine. Sardine contains 382mg of calcium, while chorizo contains 8mg.
  • Sardine has less sodium.
  • Sardine has a lower glycemic index (0) than chorizo (28).

We used Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone and Chorizo, pork and beef types 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 28% 115% 35% 110% 62% 36% 210% 40% 14% 287%
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 +116.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +4675%
Contains more IronIron +83.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +132.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +226.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +170%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +149.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +160.3%
~equal in Potassium ~398mg

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% 11% 41% 72% 20% 52% 98% 39% 39% 1118% 6.5% 7.5% 41%
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 +827.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +220%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +347%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +62.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +687.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +32.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +74.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +217.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +28.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~5.131mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 11% 60% 4%
Protein: 24.62 g
Fats: 11.45 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.61 g
Other: 4.32 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 +87.2%
Contains more FatsFats +234.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Protein ~24.1g
~equal in Other ~3.92g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 37% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.528 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.148 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 -89.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +48.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +375.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sardine Chorizo DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 8.94µg 2µg 289%
Saturated fat 1.528g 14.38g 58%
Selenium 52.7µg 21.1µg 57%
Phosphorus 490mg 150mg 49%
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.63mg 46%
Fats 11.45g 38.27g 41%
Sodium 307mg 1235mg 40%
Calcium 382mg 8mg 37%
Monounsaturated fat 3.869g 18.4g 36%
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 0.53mg 28%
Zinc 1.31mg 3.41mg 19%
Cholesterol 142mg 88mg 18%
Vitamin D 4.8µg 1.5µg 17%
Iron 2.92mg 1.59mg 17%
Vitamin D 193IU 61IU 17%
Copper 0.186mg 0.08mg 12%
Vitamin E 2.04mg 0.22mg 12%
Calories 208kcal 455kcal 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.148g 3.46g 11%
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 1.12mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.3mg 6%
Magnesium 39mg 18mg 5%
Vitamin A 32µg 0µg 4%
Choline 75mg 96.7mg 4%
Manganese 0.108mg 0.04mg 3%
Folate 10µg 2µg 2%
Protein 24.62g 24.1g 1%
Vitamin B3 5.245mg 5.131mg 1%
Vitamin K 2.6µg 1.6µg 1%
Carbs 0g 1.86g 1%
Net carbs 0g 1.86g N/A
Potassium 397mg 398mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.276mg 0.278mg 0%
Threonine 1.079mg 1.473mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.134mg 2.206mg 0%
Leucine 2.001mg 1.708mg 0%
Lysine 2.26mg 2.414mg 0%
Methionine 0.729mg 0.47mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.961mg 1.149mg 0%
Valine 1.268mg 0.914mg 0%
Histidine 0.725mg 0.721mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.473g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.509g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sardine Chorizo
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
119%
Sardine
65%
Chorizo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Sardine
58%
Chorizo

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sardine
Sardine contains less Sodium (difference - 928mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.852g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 54mg)
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. Sardine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175139/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.