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Chorizo vs. Bison meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Chorizo and Bison meat?

  • Chorizo is richer in Vitamin B1, Vitamin D, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3, while Bison meat is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Iron, and Phosphorus.
  • Chorizo's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 67% higher.
  • Bison meat is lower in Sodium.

We used Chorizo, pork and beef and Game meat, bison, separable lean only, cooked, roasted 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 19% 2.4% 32% 128% 36% 100% 90% 7.4% 1% 194%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +400%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +44.4%
Contains more IronIron +115.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +33.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +39.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +68.2%
~equal in Calcium ~8mg
~equal in Potassium ~361mg
~equal in Zinc ~3.68mg

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% 7.2% 0% 25% 62% 70% 0% 92% 358% 3.3% 6% 63%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +530%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +38.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +32.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +63.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +43%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
Contains more CholineCholine +18.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.27mg

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
28% 2% 67% 3%
Protein: 28.44 g
Fats: 2.42 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.54 g
Other: 2.6 g
Contains more FatsFats +1481.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +50.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +18%
Contains more WaterWater +108.9%

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
43% 45% 11%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.91 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.95 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.24 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1836.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1341.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -93.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chorizo Bison meat Opinion
Calories 455kcal 143kcal Chorizo
Protein 24.1g 28.44g Bison meat
Fats 38.27g 2.42g Chorizo
Net carbs 1.86g 0g Chorizo
Carbs 1.86g 0g Chorizo
Cholesterol 88mg 82mg Bison meat
Vitamin D 61IU 0IU Chorizo
Magnesium 18mg 26mg Bison meat
Calcium 8mg 8mg
Potassium 398mg 361mg Chorizo
Iron 1.59mg 3.42mg Bison meat
Copper 0.08mg 0.107mg Bison meat
Zinc 3.41mg 3.68mg Bison meat
Phosphorus 150mg 209mg Bison meat
Sodium 1235mg 57mg Bison meat
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.36mg Bison meat
Vitamin D 1.5µg 0µg Chorizo
Manganese 0.04mg 0.008mg Chorizo
Selenium 21.1µg 35.5µg Bison meat
Vitamin B1 0.63mg 0.1mg Chorizo
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.27mg Chorizo
Vitamin B3 5.131mg 3.71mg Chorizo
Vitamin B5 1.12mg Chorizo
Vitamin B6 0.53mg 0.4mg Chorizo
Vitamin B12 2µg 2.86µg Bison meat
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1.3µg Chorizo
Folate 2µg 8µg Bison meat
Choline 96.7mg 114.8mg Bison meat
Saturated Fat 14.38g 0.91g Bison meat
Monounsaturated Fat 18.4g 0.95g Chorizo
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g 0.24g Chorizo
Tryptophan 0.278mg Chorizo
Threonine 1.473mg 1.171mg Chorizo
Isoleucine 2.206mg 1.198mg Chorizo
Leucine 1.708mg 2.21mg Bison meat
Lysine 2.414mg 2.219mg Chorizo
Methionine 0.47mg 0.674mg Bison meat
Phenylalanine 1.149mg 1.065mg Chorizo
Valine 0.914mg 1.287mg Bison meat
Histidine 0.721mg 0.754mg Bison meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Chorizo Bison 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
53%
Bison meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Chorizo
61%
Bison meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bison meat
Bison meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bison meat
Bison meat contains less Sodium (difference - 1178mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bison meat
Bison meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.47g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bison meat
Bison meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bison meat
Bison meat is relatively richer in minerals
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 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. Bison meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173852/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.