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Chorizo vs. Bear meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Chorizo and Bear meat?

  • Chorizo is richer in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Selenium, and Vitamin B3, while Bear meat is higher in Iron, Zinc, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B12.
  • Bear meat's daily need coverage for Iron is 114% higher.
  • Bear meat has 17 times less Sodium than Chorizo. Chorizo has 1235mg of Sodium, while Bear meat has 71mg.

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

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.
Chorizo
Chorizo
5
:
5
Bear meat
Bear meat
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +530%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +53.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +82.8%
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%
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +530%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +53.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +82.8%
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%

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chorizo Bear meat
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 Chorizo Bear meat Opinion
Net carbs 1.86g 0g Chorizo
Protein 24.1g 32.42g Bear meat
Fats 38.27g 13.39g Chorizo
Carbs 1.86g 0g Chorizo
Calories 455kcal 259kcal Chorizo
Calcium 8mg 5mg Chorizo
Iron 1.59mg 10.73mg Bear meat
Magnesium 18mg 23mg Bear meat
Phosphorus 150mg 170mg Bear meat
Potassium 398mg 263mg Chorizo
Sodium 1235mg 71mg Bear meat
Zinc 3.41mg 10.27mg Bear meat
Copper 0.08mg 0.148mg Bear meat
Manganese 0.04mg Chorizo
Selenium 21.1µg 11.2µg Chorizo
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.49mg Bear meat
Vitamin D 61IU 0IU Chorizo
Vitamin D 1.5µg 0µg Chorizo
Vitamin B1 0.63mg 0.1mg Chorizo
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.82mg Bear meat
Vitamin B3 5.131mg 3.35mg Chorizo
Vitamin B5 1.12mg Chorizo
Vitamin B6 0.53mg 0.29mg Chorizo
Folate 2µg 6µg Bear meat
Vitamin B12 2µg 2.47µg Bear meat
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1.8µg 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 88mg 98mg Chorizo
Saturated Fat 14.38g 3.54g Bear meat
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.037g Bear meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.034g Bear meat
Monounsaturated Fat 18.4g 5.66g Chorizo
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g 2.4g Chorizo

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chorizo Bear meat
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
68%
Chorizo
56%
Bear meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Chorizo
92%
Bear meat

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. Chorizo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173859/nutrients
  2. Bear meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173846/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.