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Shark raw vs. Chorizo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between shark raw and chorizo

  • Shark raw is richer in selenium, yet chorizo is richer in vitamin B1, zinc, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, and vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for chorizo is 67% higher.
  • Shark raw contains 2 times more selenium than chorizo. Shark raw contains 36.5µg of selenium, while chorizo contains 21.1µg.
  • Shark raw contains less cholesterol.
  • Shark raw has a lower glycemic index than chorizo.

Food types used in this article are Fish, shark, mixed species, raw and Chorizo, pork and beef.

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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 35% 10% 14% 32% 11% 12% 90% 10% 2% 199%
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 +172.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +325%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +40%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +73%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +148.8%
Contains more IronIron +89.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +142.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +693%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +166.7%

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% 23% 20% 9% 11% 14% 55% 42% 92% 186% 0.25% 2.3% 35%
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 +354.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +150%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +383.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +74.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +61.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +32.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +34.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1500%
Contains more CholineCholine +48.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 5% 74%
Protein: 20.98 g
Fats: 4.51 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.58 g
Other: 0.93 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 +131%
Contains more ProteinProtein +14.9%
Contains more FatsFats +748.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +321.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 46% 30%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.925 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.808 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.195 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 -93.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +917.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +189.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shark raw Chorizo DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.925g 14.38g 61%
Fats 4.51g 38.27g 52%
Sodium 79mg 1235mg 50%
Vitamin B1 0.042mg 0.63mg 49%
Monounsaturated fat 1.808g 18.4g 41%
Selenium 36.5µg 21.1µg 28%
Zinc 0.43mg 3.41mg 27%
Vitamin B12 1.49µg 2µg 21%
Vitamin B2 0.062mg 0.3mg 18%
Calories 130kcal 455kcal 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.195g 3.46g 15%
Vitamin B3 2.938mg 5.131mg 14%
Cholesterol 51mg 88mg 12%
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.53mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.695mg 1.12mg 9%
Iron 0.84mg 1.59mg 9%
Phosphorus 210mg 150mg 9%
Vitamin A 70µg 0µg 8%
Potassium 160mg 398mg 7%
Magnesium 49mg 18mg 7%
Choline 65mg 96.7mg 6%
Protein 20.98g 24.1g 6%
Vitamin D 24IU 61IU 5%
Copper 0.033mg 0.08mg 5%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 1.5µg 5%
Vitamin E 1mg 0.22mg 5%
Calcium 34mg 8mg 3%
Manganese 0.015mg 0.04mg 1%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 1.6µg 1%
Carbs 0g 1.86g 1%
Net carbs 0g 1.86g N/A
Folate 3µg 2µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.235mg 0.278mg 0%
Threonine 0.92mg 1.473mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.967mg 2.206mg 0%
Leucine 1.705mg 1.708mg 0%
Lysine 1.926mg 2.414mg 0%
Methionine 0.621mg 0.47mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.819mg 1.149mg 0%
Valine 1.081mg 0.914mg 0%
Histidine 0.618mg 0.721mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.316g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.527g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.109g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Shark raw Chorizo
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
38%
Shark raw
65%
Chorizo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Shark raw
58%
Chorizo

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shark raw
Shark raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 37mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shark raw
Shark raw contains less Sodium (difference - 1156mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shark raw
Shark raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.455g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shark raw
Shark raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chorizo
Chorizo is relatively richer in vitamins
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 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. Shark raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173697/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.