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Goat vs. Chorizo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Goat and Chorizo different?

  • Goat has more Iron, Copper, Vitamin B2, and Zinc, however, Chorizo is richer in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, and Selenium.
  • Chorizo covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 67% more than Goat.
  • Goat has 4 times more Copper than Chorizo. Goat has 0.303mg of Copper, while Chorizo has 0.08mg.
  • Goat contains less Sodium.

Game meat, goat, cooked, roasted and Chorizo, pork and beef types were used in this article.

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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.
Goat
8
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Contains more Calcium +112.5%
Contains more Iron +134.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +34%
Contains less Sodium -93%
Contains more Zinc +54.5%
Contains more Copper +278.8%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Selenium +78.8%
Equal in Potassium - 398
Equal in Manganese - 0.04
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 140% 0% 87% 36% 12% 144% 101% 6% 65%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 60% 13% 65% 36% 162% 93% 27% 6% 116%
Contains more Calcium +112.5%
Contains more Iron +134.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +34%
Contains less Sodium -93%
Contains more Zinc +54.5%
Contains more Copper +278.8%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Selenium +78.8%
Equal in Potassium - 398
Equal in Manganese - 0.04

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.
Goat
3
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Contains more Vitamin E +54.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +103.3%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +600%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +29.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +68.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +33.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 7% 0% 0% 23% 141% 75% 0% 0% 4% 149% 3%
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 +54.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +103.3%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +600%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +29.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +68.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +33.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Goat
2
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Contains more Protein +12.4%
Contains more Water +114.2%
Contains more Fats +1163%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +136.1%
27% 3% 68%
Protein: 27.1 g
Fats: 3.03 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.21 g
Other: 1.66 g
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 +12.4%
Contains more Water +114.2%
Contains more Fats +1163%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +136.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Goat
1
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Contains less Saturated Fat -93.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1252.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1404.3%
37% 54% 9%
Saturated Fat: 0.93 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.23 g
40% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: 14.38 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.46 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1252.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1404.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Goat Chorizo Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.86g Chorizo
Protein 27.1g 24.1g Goat
Fats 3.03g 38.27g Chorizo
Carbs 0g 1.86g Chorizo
Calories 143kcal 455kcal Chorizo
Calcium 17mg 8mg Goat
Iron 3.73mg 1.59mg Goat
Magnesium 0mg 18mg Chorizo
Phosphorus 201mg 150mg Goat
Potassium 405mg 398mg Goat
Sodium 86mg 1235mg Goat
Zinc 5.27mg 3.41mg Goat
Copper 0.303mg 0.08mg Goat
Manganese 0.042mg 0.04mg Goat
Selenium 11.8µg 21.1µg Chorizo
Vitamin E 0.34mg 0.22mg Goat
Vitamin D 0IU 61IU Chorizo
Vitamin D 0µg 1.5µg Chorizo
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.63mg Chorizo
Vitamin B2 0.61mg 0.3mg Goat
Vitamin B3 3.95mg 5.131mg Chorizo
Vitamin B5 1.12mg Chorizo
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.53mg Chorizo
Folate 5µg 2µg Goat
Vitamin B12 1.19µg 2µg Chorizo
Vitamin K 1.2µg 1.6µg Chorizo
Tryptophan 0.403mg 0.278mg Goat
Threonine 1.29mg 1.473mg Chorizo
Isoleucine 1.371mg 2.206mg Chorizo
Leucine 2.258mg 1.708mg Goat
Lysine 2.016mg 2.414mg Chorizo
Methionine 0.726mg 0.47mg Goat
Phenylalanine 0.941mg 1.149mg Chorizo
Valine 1.452mg 0.914mg Goat
Histidine 0.565mg 0.721mg Chorizo
Cholesterol 75mg 88mg Goat
Saturated Fat 0.93g 14.38g Goat
Monounsaturated Fat 1.36g 18.4g Chorizo
Polyunsaturated fat 0.23g 3.46g Chorizo

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Goat 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
33%
Goat
68%
Chorizo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Goat
58%
Chorizo

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Goat
Goat contains less Sodium (difference - 1149mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Goat
Goat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Goat
Goat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.45g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Goat
Goat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Goat
Goat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Chorizo
Chorizo is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chorizo
Chorizo is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)

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. Goat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175304/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.