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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.
  • Chorizo has a higher glycemic index (28) than lobster Raw (0).

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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 27% 25% 18% 9.8% 450% 96% 69% 55% 7.3% 347%
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 +111.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +950%
Contains more CopperCopper +1586.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -65.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +40%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +201.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +99%
Contains more IronIron +511.5%
~equal in Zinc ~3.41mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~150mg

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% 0.33% 17% 0% 5% 3.2% 30% 87% 24% 156% 0% 7.5% 38%
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 +295.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +29.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +400%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +3050%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2042.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +222.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +409.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +60%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +37.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lobster Raw Chorizo DV% diff.
Copper 1.349mg 0.08mg 141%
Selenium 63.6µg 21.1µg 77%
Saturated fat 0.181g 14.38g 65%
Fats 0.75g 38.27g 58%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.63mg 51%
Monounsaturated fat 0.22g 18.4g 45%
Sodium 423mg 1235mg 35%
Vitamin B6 0.104mg 0.53mg 33%
Vitamin B12 1.25µg 2µg 31%
Vitamin B3 1.591mg 5.131mg 22%
Vitamin B2 0.014mg 0.3mg 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.296g 3.46g 21%
Calories 77kcal 455kcal 19%
Iron 0.26mg 1.59mg 17%
Protein 16.52g 24.1g 15%
Cholesterol 127mg 88mg 13%
Calcium 84mg 8mg 8%
Vitamin D 1IU 61IU 8%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.5µg 8%
Vitamin B5 1.449mg 1.12mg 7%
Potassium 200mg 398mg 6%
Choline 70.3mg 96.7mg 5%
Magnesium 38mg 18mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.87mg 0.22mg 4%
Phosphorus 161mg 150mg 2%
Folate 10µg 2µg 2%
Manganese 0.056mg 0.04mg 1%
Zinc 3.53mg 3.41mg 1%
Vitamin K 0µg 1.6µg 1%
Carbs 0g 1.86g 1%
Net carbs 0g 1.86g N/A
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 0.011g N/A
Tryptophan 0.215mg 0.278mg 0%
Threonine 0.654mg 1.473mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.723mg 2.206mg 0%
Leucine 1.197mg 1.708mg 0%
Lysine 1.24mg 2.414mg 0%
Methionine 0.413mg 0.47mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.68mg 1.149mg 0%
Valine 0.741mg 0.914mg 0%
Histidine 0.413mg 0.721mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.102g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.068g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g N/A

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 81% 2%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 0.75 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 80.95 g
Other: 1.78 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 +154.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +45.9%
Contains more FatsFats +5002.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +120.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 32% 42%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.181 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.296 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 -98.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +8263.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1068.9%

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.