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Lobster Raw vs. Chorizo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Lobster Raw and Chorizo?

  • Lobster Raw is richer in Copper, and Selenium, while Chorizo is higher in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Iron.
  • Lobster Raw's daily need coverage for Copper is 141% higher.
  • Chorizo has 3 times less Selenium than Lobster Raw. Lobster Raw has 63.6µg of Selenium, while Chorizo has 21.1µg.
  • Lobster Raw is lower in Sodium.

We used Crustaceans, lobster, northern, raw and Chorizo, pork and beef types in this comparison.

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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.
Lobster Raw
Lobster Raw
8
:
2
Chorizo
Chorizo
Contains more Calcium +950%
Contains more Magnesium +111.1%
Contains less Sodium -65.7%
Contains more Copper +1586.3%
Contains more Manganese +40%
Contains more Selenium +201.4%
Contains more Iron +511.5%
Contains more Potassium +99%
Equal in Phosphorus - 150
Equal in Zinc - 3.41
Lobster Raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 26% 10% 28% 69% 18% 56% 97% 450% 8% 347%
Chorizo
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 60% 13% 65% 36% 162% 93% 27% 6% 116%
Contains more Calcium +950%
Contains more Magnesium +111.1%
Contains less Sodium -65.7%
Contains more Copper +1586.3%
Contains more Manganese +40%
Contains more Selenium +201.4%
Contains more Iron +511.5%
Contains more Potassium +99%
Equal in Phosphorus - 150
Equal in Zinc - 3.41

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.
Lobster Raw
Lobster Raw
4
:
7
Chorizo
Chorizo
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +295.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29.4%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3050%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2042.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +222.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +409.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +60%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Lobster Raw
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 18% 0% 0% 5% 4% 30% 87% 24% 8% 157% 0%
Chorizo
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 +295.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29.4%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3050%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2042.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +222.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +409.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +60%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lobster Raw
Lobster Raw
1
:
4
Chorizo
Chorizo
Contains more Water +154.2%
Contains more Protein +45.9%
Contains more Fats +5002.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +120.2%
Lobster Raw
17% 81% 2%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 0.75 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 80.95 g
Other: 1.78 g
Chorizo
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 +154.2%
Contains more Protein +45.9%
Contains more Fats +5002.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +120.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lobster Raw
Lobster Raw
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2
Chorizo
Chorizo
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8263.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1068.9%
Lobster Raw
26% 32% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.181 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.296 g
Chorizo
40% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: 14.38 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.46 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8263.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1068.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lobster Raw 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 Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lobster Raw Chorizo Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.86g Chorizo
Protein 16.52g 24.1g Chorizo
Fats 0.75g 38.27g Chorizo
Carbs 0g 1.86g Chorizo
Calories 77kcal 455kcal Chorizo
Calcium 84mg 8mg Lobster Raw
Iron 0.26mg 1.59mg Chorizo
Magnesium 38mg 18mg Lobster Raw
Phosphorus 161mg 150mg Lobster Raw
Potassium 200mg 398mg Chorizo
Sodium 423mg 1235mg Lobster Raw
Zinc 3.53mg 3.41mg Lobster Raw
Copper 1.349mg 0.08mg Lobster Raw
Manganese 0.056mg 0.04mg Lobster Raw
Selenium 63.6µg 21.1µg Lobster Raw
Vitamin A 4IU 0IU Lobster Raw
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Lobster Raw
Vitamin E 0.87mg 0.22mg Lobster Raw
Vitamin D 1IU 61IU Chorizo
Vitamin D 0µg 1.5µg Chorizo
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.63mg Chorizo
Vitamin B2 0.014mg 0.3mg Chorizo
Vitamin B3 1.591mg 5.131mg Chorizo
Vitamin B5 1.449mg 1.12mg Lobster Raw
Vitamin B6 0.104mg 0.53mg Chorizo
Folate 10µg 2µg Lobster Raw
Vitamin B12 1.25µg 2µg Chorizo
Vitamin K 0µg 1.6µg Chorizo
Tryptophan 0.215mg 0.278mg Chorizo
Threonine 0.654mg 1.473mg Chorizo
Isoleucine 0.723mg 2.206mg Chorizo
Leucine 1.197mg 1.708mg Chorizo
Lysine 1.24mg 2.414mg Chorizo
Methionine 0.413mg 0.47mg Chorizo
Phenylalanine 0.68mg 1.149mg Chorizo
Valine 0.741mg 0.914mg Chorizo
Histidine 0.413mg 0.721mg Chorizo
Cholesterol 127mg 88mg Chorizo
Trans Fat 0.011g Chorizo
Saturated Fat 0.181g 14.38g Lobster Raw
Omega-3 - DHA 0.068g 0g Lobster Raw
Omega-3 - EPA 0.102g 0g Lobster Raw
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Lobster Raw
Monounsaturated Fat 0.22g 18.4g Chorizo
Polyunsaturated fat 0.296g 3.46g Chorizo
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Lobster Raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lobster Raw 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
28%
Lobster Raw
68%
Chorizo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
110%
Lobster Raw
58%
Chorizo

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Lobster Raw
Lobster Raw contains less Sodium (difference - 812mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lobster Raw
Lobster Raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.199g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lobster Raw
Lobster Raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lobster Raw
Lobster Raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 39mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Lobster Raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174208/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.