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Tuna Bluefin vs. Chorizo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Tuna Bluefin and Chorizo?

  • Tuna Bluefin is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Selenium, Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus, however, Chorizo is richer in Vitamin B1, and Zinc.
  • Tuna Bluefin's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 370% more.
  • Tuna Bluefin has less Cholesterol.

We used Fish, tuna, fresh, bluefin, cooked, dry heat and Chorizo, pork and beef types 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.
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin
6
:
4
Chorizo
Chorizo
Contains more Calcium +25%
Contains more Magnesium +255.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +117.3%
Contains less Sodium -96%
Contains more Copper +37.5%
Contains more Selenium +121.8%
Contains more Iron +21.4%
Contains more Potassium +23.2%
Contains more Zinc +342.9%
Contains more Manganese +100%
Tuna Bluefin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 50% 46% 140% 29% 7% 22% 37% 3% 256%
Chorizo
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 60% 13% 65% 36% 162% 93% 27% 6% 116%
Contains more Calcium +25%
Contains more Magnesium +255.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +117.3%
Contains less Sodium -96%
Contains more Copper +37.5%
Contains more Selenium +121.8%
Contains more Iron +21.4%
Contains more Potassium +23.2%
Contains more Zinc +342.9%
Contains more Manganese +100%

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.
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin
5
:
5
Chorizo
Chorizo
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +105.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +22.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +444%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +126.6%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.3
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.53
Equal in Folate - 2
Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 152% 0% 0% 0% 70% 71% 198% 83% 122% 2% 1361% 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 B3 +105.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +22.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +444%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +126.6%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.3
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.53
Equal in Folate - 2

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin
3
:
2
Chorizo
Chorizo
Contains more Protein +24.1%
Contains more Water +85.5%
Contains more Other +20.4%
Contains more Fats +509.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Tuna Bluefin
30% 6% 59% 5%
Protein: 29.91 g
Fats: 6.28 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.09 g
Other: 4.72 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 Protein +24.1%
Contains more Water +85.5%
Contains more Other +20.4%
Contains more Fats +509.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin
1
:
2
Chorizo
Chorizo
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +796.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +87.6%
Tuna Bluefin
29% 37% 33%
Saturated Fat: 1.612 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.844 g
Chorizo
40% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: 14.38 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.46 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +796.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +87.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tuna Bluefin Chorizo Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.86g Chorizo
Protein 29.91g 24.1g Tuna Bluefin
Fats 6.28g 38.27g Chorizo
Carbs 0g 1.86g Chorizo
Calories 184kcal 455kcal Chorizo
Calcium 10mg 8mg Tuna Bluefin
Iron 1.31mg 1.59mg Chorizo
Magnesium 64mg 18mg Tuna Bluefin
Phosphorus 326mg 150mg Tuna Bluefin
Potassium 323mg 398mg Chorizo
Sodium 50mg 1235mg Tuna Bluefin
Zinc 0.77mg 3.41mg Chorizo
Copper 0.11mg 0.08mg Tuna Bluefin
Manganese 0.02mg 0.04mg Chorizo
Selenium 46.8µg 21.1µg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin A 2520IU 0IU Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin A RAE 757µg 0µg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin E 0.22mg Chorizo
Vitamin D 61IU Chorizo
Vitamin D 1.5µg Chorizo
Vitamin B1 0.278mg 0.63mg Chorizo
Vitamin B2 0.306mg 0.3mg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin B3 10.54mg 5.131mg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin B5 1.37mg 1.12mg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin B6 0.525mg 0.53mg Chorizo
Folate 2µg 2µg
Vitamin B12 10.88µg 2µg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin K 1.6µg Chorizo
Tryptophan 0.335mg 0.278mg Tuna Bluefin
Threonine 1.311mg 1.473mg Chorizo
Isoleucine 1.378mg 2.206mg Chorizo
Leucine 2.431mg 1.708mg Tuna Bluefin
Lysine 2.747mg 2.414mg Tuna Bluefin
Methionine 0.885mg 0.47mg Tuna Bluefin
Phenylalanine 1.168mg 1.149mg Tuna Bluefin
Valine 1.541mg 0.914mg Tuna Bluefin
Histidine 0.88mg 0.721mg Tuna Bluefin
Cholesterol 49mg 88mg Tuna Bluefin
Saturated Fat 1.612g 14.38g Tuna Bluefin
Omega-3 - DHA 1.141g 0g Tuna Bluefin
Omega-3 - EPA 0.363g 0g Tuna Bluefin
Omega-3 - DPA 0.16g 0g Tuna Bluefin
Monounsaturated Fat 2.053g 18.4g Chorizo
Polyunsaturated fat 1.844g 3.46g Chorizo

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tuna Bluefin 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
171%
Tuna Bluefin
68%
Chorizo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Tuna Bluefin
58%
Chorizo

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin contains less Sodium (difference - 1185mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.768g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Chorizo
Chorizo is cheaper (difference - $7)
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.
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. Tuna Bluefin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173707/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.