Fish sauce vs. Chorizo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are fish sauce and chorizo different?
- Fish sauce has more magnesium; however, chorizo is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B1, zinc, selenium, phosphorus, and vitamin B5.
- Fish sauce covers your daily need for sodium, 288% more than chorizo.
- Fish sauce has 10 times more magnesium than chorizo. Fish sauce has 175mg of magnesium, while chorizo has 18mg.
- Chorizo contains less sodium.
- Chorizo has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of chorizo is 28, while the glycemic index of fish sauce is 0.
Sauce, fish, ready-to-serve and Chorizo, pork and beef types were used 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 | +872.2% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +437.5% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +482.5% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +38.2% |
Contains more IronIron | +103.8% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +60% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +1605% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +2042.9% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -84.3% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +131.9% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +2450% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +5150% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +426.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +121.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +849.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +33.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +316.7% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +632.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.06 g
Fats:
0.01 g
Carbs:
3.64 g
Water:
71.07 g
Other:
20.22 g
Protein:
24.1 g
Fats:
38.27 g
Carbs:
1.86 g
Water:
31.85 g
Other:
3.92 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +95.7% |
Contains more WaterWater | +123.1% |
Contains more OtherOther | +415.8% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +376.3% |
Contains more FatsFats | +382600% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.003 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.003 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 | -100% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +919900% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +115233.3% |
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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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in price | Equal | ||
Rich in minerals | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Sodium | 7851mg | 1235mg | 288% |
Saturated fat | 0.003g | 14.38g | 65% |
Vitamin B12 | 0.48µg | 2µg | 63% |
Fats | 0.01g | 38.27g | 59% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.012mg | 0.63mg | 52% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.002g | 18.4g | 46% |
Protein | 5.06g | 24.1g | 38% |
Magnesium | 175mg | 18mg | 37% |
Zinc | 0.2mg | 3.41mg | 29% |
Cholesterol | 0mg | 88mg | 29% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.003g | 3.46g | 23% |
Selenium | 9.1µg | 21.1µg | 22% |
Calories | 35kcal | 455kcal | 21% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.118mg | 1.12mg | 20% |
Phosphorus | 7mg | 150mg | 20% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.057mg | 0.3mg | 19% |
Vitamin B3 | 2.313mg | 5.131mg | 18% |
Choline | 13.2mg | 96.7mg | 15% |
Folate | 51µg | 2µg | 12% |
Iron | 0.78mg | 1.59mg | 10% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.396mg | 0.53mg | 10% |
Vitamin D | 0IU | 61IU | 8% |
Vitamin D | 0µg | 1.5µg | 8% |
Manganese | 0.233mg | 0.04mg | 8% |
Calcium | 43mg | 8mg | 4% |
Copper | 0.05mg | 0.08mg | 3% |
Potassium | 288mg | 398mg | 3% |
Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.22mg | 1% |
Vitamin K | 0µg | 1.6µg | 1% |
Carbs | 3.64g | 1.86g | 1% |
Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 0mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 3.64g | 1.86g | N/A |
Sugar | 3.64g | 0g | N/A |
Vitamin A | 4µg | 0µg | 0% |
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 | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g | 0g | N/A |
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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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65%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
132%

58%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Fish sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Fish sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.377g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Fish sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Chorizo is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.64g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Chorizo contains less Sodium (difference - 6616mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Chorizo is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.