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Chorizo vs. Quail meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Chorizo and Quail meat?

  • Chorizo is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, Zinc, and Selenium, while Quail meat is higher in Copper, Iron, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B3.
  • Chorizo's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 65% higher.
  • Quail meat has 23 times less Sodium than Chorizo. Chorizo has 1235mg of Sodium, while Quail meat has 53mg.

We used Chorizo, pork and beef and Quail, meat and skin, raw 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
:
6
Quail meat
Quail meat
Contains more Potassium +84.3%
Contains more Zinc +40.9%
Contains more Manganese +110.5%
Contains more Selenium +27.1%
Contains more Calcium +62.5%
Contains more Iron +149.7%
Contains more Magnesium +27.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +83.3%
Contains less Sodium -95.7%
Contains more Copper +533.8%
Chorizo
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 60% 13% 65% 36% 162% 93% 27% 6% 116%
Quail meat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 149% 17% 118% 20% 7% 66% 169% 3% 91%
Contains more Potassium +84.3%
Contains more Zinc +40.9%
Contains more Manganese +110.5%
Contains more Selenium +27.1%
Contains more Calcium +62.5%
Contains more Iron +149.7%
Contains more Magnesium +27.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +83.3%
Contains less Sodium -95.7%
Contains more Copper +533.8%

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
7
:
5
Quail meat
Quail meat
Contains more Vitamin B1 +158.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +45.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +365.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +46.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +13.2%
Contains more Folate +300%
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%
Quail meat
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 15% 0% 0% 21% 61% 60% 142% 47% 139% 6% 54% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +158.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +45.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +365.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +46.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +13.2%
Contains more Folate +300%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chorizo
Chorizo
4
:
1
Quail meat
Quail meat
Contains more Protein +22.8%
Contains more Fats +217.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +118.7%
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
Quail meat
20% 12% 70%
Protein: 19.63 g
Fats: 12.05 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 69.65 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Protein +22.8%
Contains more Fats +217.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +118.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chorizo
Chorizo
2
:
1
Quail meat
Quail meat
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +340.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +16.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.5%
Chorizo
40% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: 14.38 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.46 g
Quail meat
32% 40% 28%
Saturated Fat: 3.38 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.18 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.98 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +340.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +16.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chorizo Quail meat
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 Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chorizo Quail meat Opinion
Net carbs 1.86g 0g Chorizo
Protein 24.1g 19.63g Chorizo
Fats 38.27g 12.05g Chorizo
Carbs 1.86g 0g Chorizo
Calories 455kcal 192kcal Chorizo
Calcium 8mg 13mg Quail meat
Iron 1.59mg 3.97mg Quail meat
Magnesium 18mg 23mg Quail meat
Phosphorus 150mg 275mg Quail meat
Potassium 398mg 216mg Chorizo
Sodium 1235mg 53mg Quail meat
Zinc 3.41mg 2.42mg Chorizo
Copper 0.08mg 0.507mg Quail meat
Manganese 0.04mg 0.019mg Chorizo
Selenium 21.1µg 16.6µg Chorizo
Vitamin A 0IU 243IU Quail meat
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 73µg Quail meat
Vitamin E 0.22mg Chorizo
Vitamin D 61IU Chorizo
Vitamin D 1.5µg Chorizo
Vitamin C 0mg 6.1mg Quail meat
Vitamin B1 0.63mg 0.244mg Chorizo
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.26mg Chorizo
Vitamin B3 5.131mg 7.538mg Quail meat
Vitamin B5 1.12mg 0.772mg Chorizo
Vitamin B6 0.53mg 0.6mg Quail meat
Folate 2µg 8µg Quail meat
Vitamin B12 2µg 0.43µg Chorizo
Vitamin K 1.6µg Chorizo
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.288mg Quail meat
Threonine 1.473mg 0.945mg Chorizo
Isoleucine 2.206mg 1.013mg Chorizo
Leucine 1.708mg 1.613mg Chorizo
Lysine 2.414mg 1.645mg Chorizo
Methionine 0.47mg 0.591mg Quail meat
Phenylalanine 1.149mg 0.826mg Chorizo
Valine 0.914mg 1.033mg Quail meat
Histidine 0.721mg 0.696mg Chorizo
Cholesterol 88mg 76mg Quail meat
Saturated Fat 14.38g 3.38g Quail meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g Quail meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.03g Quail meat
Monounsaturated Fat 18.4g 4.18g Chorizo
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g 2.98g Chorizo

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chorizo Quail 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
45%
Quail meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Chorizo
64%
Quail meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Quail meat
Quail meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Quail meat
Quail meat contains less Sodium (difference - 1182mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Quail meat
Quail meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Quail meat
Quail meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Quail meat
Quail meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
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. Quail meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172418/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.