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Rainbow trout vs. Chorizo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Rainbow trout and Chorizo different?

  • Rainbow trout is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, and Vitamin E , however, Chorizo is richer in Vitamin B1, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Iron, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Rainbow trout is 96% higher.
  • Rainbow trout contains 11 times more Vitamin E than Chorizo. While Rainbow trout contains 2.34mg of Vitamin E , Chorizo contains only 0.22mg.
  • Rainbow trout has less Saturated Fat.

Fish, trout, rainbow, farmed, raw and Chorizo, pork and beef are the varieties 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 Calcium +212.5%
Contains more Magnesium +38.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +50.7%
Contains less Sodium -95.9%
Contains more Selenium +11.8%
Contains more Iron +412.9%
Contains more Zinc +657.8%
Contains more Copper +73.9%
Contains more Manganese +263.6%
Equal in Potassium - 398
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 12% 18% 97% 34% 7% 13% 16% 2% 129%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 60% 13% 65% 36% 162% 93% 27% 6% 116%
Contains more Calcium +212.5%
Contains more Magnesium +38.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +50.7%
Contains less Sodium -95.9%
Contains more Selenium +11.8%
Contains more Iron +412.9%
Contains more Zinc +657.8%
Contains more Copper +73.9%
Contains more Manganese +263.6%
Equal in Potassium - 398

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +963.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +960%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +48.8%
Contains more Folate +450%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +115%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +425%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +55.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +1500%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 5.131
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 17% 47% 477% 10% 30% 21% 105% 101% 79% 9% 538% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 45% 0% 158% 70% 97% 68% 123% 2% 251% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +963.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +960%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +48.8%
Contains more Folate +450%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +115%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +425%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +55.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +1500%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 5.131

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +131.7%
Contains more Protein +20.9%
Contains more Fats +519.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +4800%
20% 6% 74%
Protein: 19.94 g
Fats: 6.18 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.8 g
Other: 0.08 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 Water +131.7%
Contains more Protein +20.9%
Contains more Fats +519.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +4800%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +829.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +129.6%
28% 41% 31%
Saturated Fat: 1.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.979 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.507 g
40% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: 14.38 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.46 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +829.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +129.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rainbow trout Chorizo Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.86g Chorizo
Protein 19.94g 24.1g Chorizo
Fats 6.18g 38.27g Chorizo
Carbs 0g 1.86g Chorizo
Calories 141kcal 455kcal Chorizo
Calcium 25mg 8mg Rainbow trout
Iron 0.31mg 1.59mg Chorizo
Magnesium 25mg 18mg Rainbow trout
Phosphorus 226mg 150mg Rainbow trout
Potassium 377mg 398mg Chorizo
Sodium 51mg 1235mg Rainbow trout
Zinc 0.45mg 3.41mg Chorizo
Copper 0.046mg 0.08mg Chorizo
Manganese 0.011mg 0.04mg Chorizo
Selenium 23.6µg 21.1µg Rainbow trout
Vitamin A 280IU 0IU Rainbow trout
Vitamin A RAE 84µg 0µg Rainbow trout
Vitamin E 2.34mg 0.22mg Rainbow trout
Vitamin D 635IU 61IU Rainbow trout
Vitamin D 15.9µg 1.5µg Rainbow trout
Vitamin C 2.9mg 0mg Rainbow trout
Vitamin B1 0.12mg 0.63mg Chorizo
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.3mg Chorizo
Vitamin B3 5.567mg 5.131mg Rainbow trout
Vitamin B5 1.667mg 1.12mg Rainbow trout
Vitamin B6 0.34mg 0.53mg Chorizo
Folate 11µg 2µg Rainbow trout
Vitamin B12 4.3µg 2µg Rainbow trout
Vitamin K 0.1µg 1.6µg Chorizo
Tryptophan 0.234mg 0.278mg Chorizo
Threonine 0.915mg 1.473mg Chorizo
Isoleucine 0.962mg 2.206mg Chorizo
Leucine 1.696mg 1.708mg Chorizo
Lysine 1.916mg 2.414mg Chorizo
Methionine 0.618mg 0.47mg Rainbow trout
Phenylalanine 0.815mg 1.149mg Chorizo
Valine 1.075mg 0.914mg Rainbow trout
Histidine 0.614mg 0.721mg Chorizo
Cholesterol 59mg 88mg Rainbow trout
Trans Fat 0.047g Chorizo
Saturated Fat 1.383g 14.38g Rainbow trout
Omega-3 - DHA 0.516g 0g Rainbow trout
Omega-3 - EPA 0.217g 0g Rainbow trout
Omega-3 - DPA 0.091g 0g Rainbow trout
Monounsaturated Fat 1.979g 18.4g Chorizo
Polyunsaturated fat 1.507g 3.46g Chorizo
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.04g Rainbow trout
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.466g Rainbow trout
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Rainbow trout
Omega-3 - ALA 0.059g Rainbow trout
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.007g Rainbow trout
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.02g Rainbow trout

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Rainbow trout Chorizo
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
119%
Rainbow trout
68%
Chorizo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Rainbow trout
58%
Chorizo

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout contains less Sodium (difference - 1184mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.997g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout is relatively richer in vitamins
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 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.

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. Rainbow trout - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173717/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.