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Chorizo vs. Deer meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Chorizo and Deer meat?

  • Chorizo is richer in Vitamin B1, and Selenium, while Deer meat is higher in Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, and Copper.
  • Deer meat's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 67% higher.
  • Deer meat has 22 times less Sodium than Chorizo. Chorizo has 1235mg of Sodium, while Deer meat has 57mg.

We used Chorizo, pork and beef and Game meat, deer, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, broiled 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
3
:
7
Deer meat
Deer meat
Contains more Calcium +60%
Contains more Manganese +81.8%
Contains more Selenium +91.8%
Contains more Iron +167.3%
Contains more Magnesium +83.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +99.3%
Contains less Sodium -95.4%
Contains more Zinc +17%
Contains more Copper +217.5%
Equal in Potassium - 434
Chorizo
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 60% 13% 65% 36% 162% 93% 27% 6% 116%
Deer meat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 160% 24% 129% 39% 8% 109% 85% 3% 60%
Contains more Calcium +60%
Contains more Manganese +81.8%
Contains more Selenium +91.8%
Contains more Iron +167.3%
Contains more Magnesium +83.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +99.3%
Contains less Sodium -95.4%
Contains more Zinc +17%
Contains more Copper +217.5%
Equal in Potassium - 434

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
:
6
Deer meat
Deer meat
Contains more Vitamin B1 +142.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +30.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +181.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +87.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +71.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15.8%
Contains more Folate +350%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +81%
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%
Deer 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% 13% 0% 0% 65% 130% 165% 52% 142% 7% 453% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +142.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +30.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +181.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +87.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +71.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15.8%
Contains more Folate +350%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +81%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chorizo
Chorizo
3
:
2
Deer meat
Deer meat
Contains more Fats +1528.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +612.7%
Contains more Protein +24.1%
Contains more Water +111%
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
Deer meat
30% 2% 67%
Protein: 29.9 g
Fats: 2.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.2 g
Other: 0.55 g
Contains more Fats +1528.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +612.7%
Contains more Protein +24.1%
Contains more Water +111%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chorizo
Chorizo
2
:
1
Deer meat
Deer meat
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3221.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2624.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.1%
Chorizo
40% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: 14.38 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.46 g
Deer meat
63% 30% 7%
Saturated Fat: 1.142 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.554 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.127 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3221.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2624.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chorizo Deer meat Opinion
Net carbs 1.86g 0g Chorizo
Protein 24.1g 29.9g Deer meat
Fats 38.27g 2.35g Chorizo
Carbs 1.86g 0g Chorizo
Calories 455kcal 149kcal Chorizo
Calcium 8mg 5mg Chorizo
Iron 1.59mg 4.25mg Deer meat
Magnesium 18mg 33mg Deer meat
Phosphorus 150mg 299mg Deer meat
Potassium 398mg 434mg Deer meat
Sodium 1235mg 57mg Deer meat
Zinc 3.41mg 3.99mg Deer meat
Copper 0.08mg 0.254mg Deer meat
Manganese 0.04mg 0.022mg Chorizo
Selenium 21.1µg 11µg Chorizo
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.62mg Deer meat
Vitamin D 61IU Chorizo
Vitamin D 1.5µg Chorizo
Vitamin B1 0.63mg 0.26mg Chorizo
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.563mg Deer meat
Vitamin B3 5.131mg 8.78mg Deer meat
Vitamin B5 1.12mg 0.856mg Chorizo
Vitamin B6 0.53mg 0.614mg Deer meat
Folate 2µg 9µg Deer meat
Vitamin B12 2µg 3.62µg Deer meat
Vitamin K 1.6µg Chorizo
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.266mg Chorizo
Threonine 1.473mg 1.133mg Chorizo
Isoleucine 2.206mg 1.287mg Chorizo
Leucine 1.708mg 2.28mg Deer meat
Lysine 2.414mg 2.434mg Deer meat
Methionine 0.47mg 0.7mg Deer meat
Phenylalanine 1.149mg 1.133mg Chorizo
Valine 0.914mg 1.455mg Deer meat
Histidine 0.721mg 0.895mg Deer meat
Cholesterol 88mg 88mg
Saturated Fat 14.38g 1.142g Deer meat
Monounsaturated Fat 18.4g 0.554g Chorizo
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g 0.127g Chorizo
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Deer meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Chorizo Deer 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
85%
Deer meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Chorizo
61%
Deer meat

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Deer meat
Deer meat contains less Sodium (difference - 1178mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Deer meat
Deer meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.238g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Deer meat
Deer 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 contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (88 mg)
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. Deer meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174430/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.