Caribou meat vs. Chorizo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Caribou meat and Chorizo
- Caribou meat has more Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Copper, and Zinc, however, Chorizo has more Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B6.
- Caribou meat's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 193% more.
- Caribou meat has 4 times more Iron than Chorizo. Caribou meat has 6.17mg of Iron, while Chorizo has 1.59mg.
- Caribou meat is lower in Saturated Fat.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Game meat, caribou, cooked, roasted and Chorizo, pork and beef.
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +50% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +175% |
| Contains more IronIron | +288.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +228.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +54.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +55.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +117.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +28.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +55.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +81.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +12.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +139.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +232% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +150% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +26.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +152% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +65.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +14.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
29.77 g
Fats:
4.42 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
62.43 g
Other:
3.38 g
Protein:
24.1 g
Fats:
38.27 g
Carbs:
1.86 g
Water:
31.85 g
Other:
3.92 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +23.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +96% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +765.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +16% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
1.7 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
1.33 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.62 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
14.38 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.46 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -88.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +1283.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +458.1% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 167kcal | 455kcal |
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| Protein | 29.77g | 24.1g |
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| Fats | 4.42g | 38.27g |
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| Vitamin C | 3mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 0g | 1.86g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 1.86g |
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| Cholesterol | 109mg | 88mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0IU | 61IU |
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| Magnesium | 27mg | 18mg |
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| Calcium | 22mg | 8mg |
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| Potassium | 310mg | 398mg |
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| Iron | 6.17mg | 1.59mg |
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| Copper | 0.263mg | 0.08mg |
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| Zinc | 5.26mg | 3.41mg |
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| Phosphorus | 233mg | 150mg |
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| Sodium | 60mg | 1235mg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.4mg | 0.22mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0µg | 1.5µg |
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| Manganese | 0.087mg | 0.04mg |
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| Selenium | 13.6µg | 21.1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.25mg | 0.63mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.9mg | 0.3mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.79mg | 5.131mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 2.68mg | 1.12mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.32mg | 0.53mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 6.64µg | 2µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.4µg | 1.6µg |
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| Folate | 5µg | 2µg |
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| Choline | 122.6mg | 96.7mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.7g | 14.38g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.33g | 18.4g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.62g | 3.46g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.458mg | 0.278mg |
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| Threonine | 1.273mg | 1.473mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.347mg | 2.206mg |
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| Leucine | 2.457mg | 1.708mg |
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| Lysine | 2.697mg | 2.414mg |
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| Methionine | 0.665mg | 0.47mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.324mg | 1.149mg |
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| Valine | 1.399mg | 0.914mg |
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| Histidine | 1.179mg | 0.721mg |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.06g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.03g | 0g |
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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
118%
67%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
58%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chorizo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caribou meat contains less Sodium (difference - 1175mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Caribou meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.68g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caribou meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caribou meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caribou meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)