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Deer meat vs. Chorizo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Deer meat and Chorizo?

  • Deer meat is richer in Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, and Copper, while Chorizo is higher in Vitamin B1, and Selenium.
  • Deer meat's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 67% higher.
  • Chorizo has 3 times less Copper than Deer meat. Deer meat has 0.254mg of Copper, while Chorizo has 0.08mg.
  • Deer meat is lower in Saturated Fat.

We used Game meat, deer, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, broiled 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.
Deer meat
Deer meat
7
:
3
Chorizo
Chorizo
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%
Contains more Calcium +60%
Contains more Manganese +81.8%
Contains more Selenium +91.8%
Equal in Potassium - 398
Deer meat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 160% 24% 129% 39% 8% 109% 85% 3% 60%
Chorizo
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 60% 13% 65% 36% 162% 93% 27% 6% 116%
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%
Contains more Calcium +60%
Contains more Manganese +81.8%
Contains more Selenium +91.8%
Equal in Potassium - 398

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.
Deer meat
Deer meat
6
:
4
Chorizo
Chorizo
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +142.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +30.8%
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%
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 +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%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +142.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +30.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Deer meat Chorizo
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 Deer meat Chorizo Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.86g Chorizo
Protein 29.9g 24.1g Deer meat
Fats 2.35g 38.27g Chorizo
Carbs 0g 1.86g Chorizo
Calories 149kcal 455kcal Chorizo
Calcium 5mg 8mg Chorizo
Iron 4.25mg 1.59mg Deer meat
Magnesium 33mg 18mg Deer meat
Phosphorus 299mg 150mg Deer meat
Potassium 434mg 398mg Deer meat
Sodium 57mg 1235mg Deer meat
Zinc 3.99mg 3.41mg Deer meat
Copper 0.254mg 0.08mg Deer meat
Manganese 0.022mg 0.04mg Chorizo
Selenium 11µg 21.1µg Chorizo
Vitamin E 0.62mg 0.22mg Deer meat
Vitamin D 61IU Chorizo
Vitamin D 1.5µg Chorizo
Vitamin B1 0.26mg 0.63mg Chorizo
Vitamin B2 0.563mg 0.3mg Deer meat
Vitamin B3 8.78mg 5.131mg Deer meat
Vitamin B5 0.856mg 1.12mg Chorizo
Vitamin B6 0.614mg 0.53mg Deer meat
Folate 9µg 2µg Deer meat
Vitamin B12 3.62µg 2µg Deer meat
Vitamin K 1.6µg Chorizo
Tryptophan 0.266mg 0.278mg Chorizo
Threonine 1.133mg 1.473mg Chorizo
Isoleucine 1.287mg 2.206mg Chorizo
Leucine 2.28mg 1.708mg Deer meat
Lysine 2.434mg 2.414mg Deer meat
Methionine 0.7mg 0.47mg Deer meat
Phenylalanine 1.133mg 1.149mg Chorizo
Valine 1.455mg 0.914mg Deer meat
Histidine 0.895mg 0.721mg Deer meat
Cholesterol 88mg 88mg
Saturated Fat 1.142g 14.38g Deer meat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.554g 18.4g Chorizo
Polyunsaturated fat 0.127g 3.46g 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
Deer 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
85%
Deer meat
68%
Chorizo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
Deer meat
58%
Chorizo

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. Deer meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174430/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.