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Bear meat vs. Chorizo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Bear meat and Chorizo?

  • Bear meat is richer in Iron, Zinc, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B12, while Chorizo is higher in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Selenium, and Vitamin B3.
  • Bear meat's daily need coverage for Iron is 114% higher.
  • Chorizo has 3 times less Zinc than Bear meat. Bear meat has 10.27mg of Zinc, while Chorizo has 3.41mg.
  • Bear meat is lower in Saturated Fat.

We used Game meat, bear, cooked, simmered 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.
Bear meat
Bear meat
6
:
4
Chorizo
Chorizo
Contains more Iron +574.8%
Contains more Magnesium +27.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.3%
Contains less Sodium -94.3%
Contains more Zinc +201.2%
Contains more Copper +85%
Contains more Calcium +60%
Contains more Potassium +51.3%
Contains more Selenium +88.4%
Bear meat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 403% 17% 73% 24% 10% 281% 50% 0% 62%
Chorizo
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 60% 13% 65% 36% 162% 93% 27% 6% 116%
Contains more Iron +574.8%
Contains more Magnesium +27.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.3%
Contains less Sodium -94.3%
Contains more Zinc +201.2%
Contains more Copper +85%
Contains more Calcium +60%
Contains more Potassium +51.3%
Contains more Selenium +88.4%

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.
Bear meat
Bear meat
5
:
5
Chorizo
Chorizo
Contains more Vitamin E +122.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +173.3%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +23.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +530%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +53.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +82.8%
Bear meat
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 10% 0% 0% 25% 190% 63% 0% 67% 5% 309% 5%
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 E +122.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +173.3%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +23.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +530%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +53.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +82.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bear meat
Bear meat
2
:
3
Chorizo
Chorizo
Contains more Protein +34.5%
Contains more Water +68.1%
Contains more Fats +185.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +512.5%
Bear meat
32% 13% 54%
Protein: 32.42 g
Fats: 13.39 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.55 g
Other: 0.64 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 +34.5%
Contains more Water +68.1%
Contains more Fats +185.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +512.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bear meat
Bear meat
1
:
2
Chorizo
Chorizo
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +225.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +44.2%
Bear meat
31% 49% 21%
Saturated Fat: 3.54 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.66 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.4 g
Chorizo
40% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: 14.38 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.46 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +225.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +44.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bear meat Chorizo Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.86g Chorizo
Protein 32.42g 24.1g Bear meat
Fats 13.39g 38.27g Chorizo
Carbs 0g 1.86g Chorizo
Calories 259kcal 455kcal Chorizo
Calcium 5mg 8mg Chorizo
Iron 10.73mg 1.59mg Bear meat
Magnesium 23mg 18mg Bear meat
Phosphorus 170mg 150mg Bear meat
Potassium 263mg 398mg Chorizo
Sodium 71mg 1235mg Bear meat
Zinc 10.27mg 3.41mg Bear meat
Copper 0.148mg 0.08mg Bear meat
Manganese 0.04mg Chorizo
Selenium 11.2µg 21.1µg Chorizo
Vitamin E 0.49mg 0.22mg Bear meat
Vitamin D 0IU 61IU Chorizo
Vitamin D 0µg 1.5µg Chorizo
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.63mg Chorizo
Vitamin B2 0.82mg 0.3mg Bear meat
Vitamin B3 3.35mg 5.131mg Chorizo
Vitamin B5 1.12mg Chorizo
Vitamin B6 0.29mg 0.53mg Chorizo
Folate 6µg 2µg Bear meat
Vitamin B12 2.47µg 2µg Bear meat
Vitamin K 1.8µg 1.6µg Bear meat
Tryptophan 0.278mg Chorizo
Threonine 1.473mg Chorizo
Isoleucine 2.206mg Chorizo
Leucine 1.708mg Chorizo
Lysine 2.414mg Chorizo
Methionine 0.47mg Chorizo
Phenylalanine 1.149mg Chorizo
Valine 0.914mg Chorizo
Histidine 0.721mg Chorizo
Cholesterol 98mg 88mg Chorizo
Saturated Fat 3.54g 14.38g Bear meat
Omega-3 - DHA 0.037g 0g Bear meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0.034g 0g Bear meat
Monounsaturated Fat 5.66g 18.4g Chorizo
Polyunsaturated fat 2.4g 3.46g Chorizo

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Bear meat Chorizo
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
56%
Bear meat
68%
Chorizo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
92%
Bear meat
58%
Chorizo

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bear meat
Bear meat contains less Sodium (difference - 1164mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bear meat
Bear meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.84g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bear meat
Bear meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
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.
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. Bear meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173846/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.