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Chorizo vs. Caribou meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Chorizo and Caribou meat

  • Chorizo has more Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B6, however, Caribou meat has more Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Copper, and Zinc.
  • Caribou meat's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 193% more.
  • Chorizo has 21 times more Sodium than Caribou meat. Chorizo has 1235mg of Sodium, while Caribou meat has 60mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Chorizo, pork and beef and Game meat, caribou, cooked, roasted.

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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
2
:
8
Caribou meat
Caribou meat
Contains more Potassium +28.4%
Contains more Selenium +55.1%
Contains more Calcium +175%
Contains more Iron +288.1%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +55.3%
Contains less Sodium -95.1%
Contains more Zinc +54.3%
Contains more Copper +228.8%
Contains more Manganese +117.5%
Chorizo
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 60% 13% 65% 36% 162% 93% 27% 6% 116%
Caribou meat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 232% 20% 100% 28% 8% 144% 88% 12% 75%
Contains more Potassium +28.4%
Contains more Selenium +55.1%
Contains more Calcium +175%
Contains more Iron +288.1%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +55.3%
Contains less Sodium -95.1%
Contains more Zinc +54.3%
Contains more Copper +228.8%
Contains more Manganese +117.5%

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
4
:
7
Caribou meat
Caribou meat
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +152%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +65.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +139.3%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +232%
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%
Caribou 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% 8% 0% 10% 63% 208% 109% 161% 74% 4% 830% 4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +152%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +65.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +139.3%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +232%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chorizo
Chorizo
3
:
2
Caribou meat
Caribou meat
Contains more Fats +765.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +16%
Contains more Protein +23.5%
Contains more Water +96%
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
Caribou meat
30% 4% 62% 3%
Protein: 29.77 g
Fats: 4.42 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.43 g
Other: 3.38 g
Contains more Fats +765.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +16%
Contains more Protein +23.5%
Contains more Water +96%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chorizo
Chorizo
2
:
1
Caribou meat
Caribou meat
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1283.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +458.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.2%
Chorizo
40% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: 14.38 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.46 g
Caribou meat
47% 36% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.7 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.33 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.62 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1283.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +458.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chorizo Caribou meat Opinion
Net carbs 1.86g 0g Chorizo
Protein 24.1g 29.77g Caribou meat
Fats 38.27g 4.42g Chorizo
Carbs 1.86g 0g Chorizo
Calories 455kcal 167kcal Chorizo
Calcium 8mg 22mg Caribou meat
Iron 1.59mg 6.17mg Caribou meat
Magnesium 18mg 27mg Caribou meat
Phosphorus 150mg 233mg Caribou meat
Potassium 398mg 310mg Chorizo
Sodium 1235mg 60mg Caribou meat
Zinc 3.41mg 5.26mg Caribou meat
Copper 0.08mg 0.263mg Caribou meat
Manganese 0.04mg 0.087mg Caribou meat
Selenium 21.1µg 13.6µg Chorizo
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.4mg Caribou meat
Vitamin D 61IU 0IU Chorizo
Vitamin D 1.5µg 0µg Chorizo
Vitamin C 0mg 3mg Caribou meat
Vitamin B1 0.63mg 0.25mg Chorizo
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.9mg Caribou meat
Vitamin B3 5.131mg 5.79mg Caribou meat
Vitamin B5 1.12mg 2.68mg Caribou meat
Vitamin B6 0.53mg 0.32mg Chorizo
Folate 2µg 5µg Caribou meat
Vitamin B12 2µg 6.64µg Caribou meat
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1.4µg Chorizo
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.458mg Caribou meat
Threonine 1.473mg 1.273mg Chorizo
Isoleucine 2.206mg 1.347mg Chorizo
Leucine 1.708mg 2.457mg Caribou meat
Lysine 2.414mg 2.697mg Caribou meat
Methionine 0.47mg 0.665mg Caribou meat
Phenylalanine 1.149mg 1.324mg Caribou meat
Valine 0.914mg 1.399mg Caribou meat
Histidine 0.721mg 1.179mg Caribou meat
Cholesterol 88mg 109mg Chorizo
Saturated Fat 14.38g 1.7g Caribou meat
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.06g Caribou meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.03g Caribou meat
Monounsaturated Fat 18.4g 1.33g Chorizo
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g 0.62g Chorizo

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chorizo Caribou 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
122%
Caribou meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Chorizo
71%
Caribou meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caribou meat
Caribou meat contains less Sodium (difference - 1175mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Caribou meat
Caribou meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.68g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caribou meat
Caribou meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caribou meat
Caribou meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Caribou meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173854/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.