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Chorizo vs. Bear meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Chorizo and Bear meat?

  • Chorizo is richer in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Selenium, and Vitamin B3, while Bear meat is higher in Iron, Zinc, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B12.
  • Bear meat's daily need coverage for Iron is 114% higher.
  • Bear meat has 17 times less Sodium than Chorizo. Chorizo has 1235mg of Sodium, while Bear meat has 71mg.

We used Chorizo, pork and beef and Game meat, bear, cooked, simmered 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 2.4% 35% 60% 27% 93% 64% 161% 5.2% 115%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 1.5% 23% 402% 49% 280% 73% 9.3% 0% 61%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +60%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +51.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +88.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +27.8%
Contains more IronIron +574.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +85%
Contains more ZincZinc +201.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +13.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.3%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 4.4% 45% 158% 69% 96% 67% 122% 250% 4% 1.5% 53%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 9.8% 0% 25% 189% 63% 0% 67% 309% 4.5% 4.5% 67%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +530%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +53.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +82.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +122.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +173.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +23.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +12.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
Contains more CholineCholine +26.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
32% 13% 54%
Protein: 32.42 g
Fats: 13.39 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.55 g
Other: 0.64 g
Contains more FatsFats +185.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +512.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +34.5%
Contains more WaterWater +68.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
40% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 14.38 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.46 g
31% 49% 21%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.54 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.66 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.4 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +225.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +44.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -75.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chorizo Bear meat Opinion
Calories 455kcal 259kcal Chorizo
Protein 24.1g 32.42g Bear meat
Fats 38.27g 13.39g Chorizo
Net carbs 1.86g 0g Chorizo
Carbs 1.86g 0g Chorizo
Cholesterol 88mg 98mg Chorizo
Vitamin D 61IU 0IU Chorizo
Magnesium 18mg 23mg Bear meat
Calcium 8mg 5mg Chorizo
Potassium 398mg 263mg Chorizo
Iron 1.59mg 10.73mg Bear meat
Copper 0.08mg 0.148mg Bear meat
Zinc 3.41mg 10.27mg Bear meat
Phosphorus 150mg 170mg Bear meat
Sodium 1235mg 71mg Bear meat
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.49mg Bear meat
Vitamin D 1.5µg 0µg Chorizo
Manganese 0.04mg Chorizo
Selenium 21.1µg 11.2µg Chorizo
Vitamin B1 0.63mg 0.1mg Chorizo
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.82mg Bear meat
Vitamin B3 5.131mg 3.35mg Chorizo
Vitamin B5 1.12mg Chorizo
Vitamin B6 0.53mg 0.29mg Chorizo
Vitamin B12 2µg 2.47µg Bear meat
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1.8µg Bear meat
Folate 2µg 6µg Bear meat
Choline 96.7mg 122.3mg Bear meat
Saturated Fat 14.38g 3.54g Bear meat
Monounsaturated Fat 18.4g 5.66g Chorizo
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g 2.4g Chorizo
Tryptophan 0.278mg Chorizo
Threonine 1.473mg Chorizo
Isoleucine 2.206mg Chorizo
Leucine 1.708mg Chorizo
Lysine 2.414mg Chorizo
Methionine 0.47mg Chorizo
Phenylalanine 1.149mg Chorizo
Valine 0.914mg Chorizo
Histidine 0.721mg Chorizo
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.037g Bear meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.034g Bear meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chorizo Bear meat
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
67%
Chorizo
57%
Bear meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Chorizo
92%
Bear meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bear meat
Bear meat contains less Sodium (difference - 1164mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bear meat
Bear meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.84g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bear meat
Bear 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 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. Bear meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173846/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.