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.
| 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% |
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 | +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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +87.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +234.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| 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.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| 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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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sardine contains less Sodium (difference - 928mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sardine is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.852g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sardine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sardine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chorizo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 54mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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.