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Chorizo vs. Caribou meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Chorizo and Caribou meat

  • Chorizo has more Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B6, however, Caribou meat has more Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Copper, and Zinc.
  • Caribou meat's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 193% more.
  • Chorizo has 21 times more Sodium than Caribou meat. Chorizo has 1235mg of Sodium, while Caribou meat has 60mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Chorizo, pork and beef and Game meat, caribou, cooked, roasted.

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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% 6.6% 27% 231% 88% 143% 100% 7.8% 11% 74%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +28.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +55.1%
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%

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 10% 0% 8% 0% 63% 208% 109% 161% 74% 830% 3.5% 3.8% 67%
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%
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%
~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
30% 4% 62% 3%
Protein: 29.77 g
Fats: 4.42 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.43 g
Other: 3.38 g
Contains more FatsFats +765.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +16%
Contains more ProteinProtein +23.5%
Contains more WaterWater +96%

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
47% 36% 17%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.7 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.33 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.62 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1283.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +458.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -88.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chorizo Caribou meat Opinion
Calories 455kcal 167kcal Chorizo
Protein 24.1g 29.77g Caribou meat
Fats 38.27g 4.42g Chorizo
Vitamin C 0mg 3mg Caribou meat
Net carbs 1.86g 0g Chorizo
Carbs 1.86g 0g Chorizo
Cholesterol 88mg 109mg Chorizo
Vitamin D 61IU 0IU Chorizo
Magnesium 18mg 27mg Caribou meat
Calcium 8mg 22mg Caribou meat
Potassium 398mg 310mg Chorizo
Iron 1.59mg 6.17mg Caribou meat
Copper 0.08mg 0.263mg Caribou meat
Zinc 3.41mg 5.26mg Caribou meat
Phosphorus 150mg 233mg Caribou meat
Sodium 1235mg 60mg Caribou meat
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.4mg Caribou meat
Vitamin D 1.5µg 0µg Chorizo
Manganese 0.04mg 0.087mg Caribou meat
Selenium 21.1µg 13.6µg Chorizo
Vitamin B1 0.63mg 0.25mg Chorizo
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.9mg Caribou meat
Vitamin B3 5.131mg 5.79mg Caribou meat
Vitamin B5 1.12mg 2.68mg Caribou meat
Vitamin B6 0.53mg 0.32mg Chorizo
Vitamin B12 2µg 6.64µg Caribou meat
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1.4µg Chorizo
Folate 2µg 5µg Caribou meat
Choline 96.7mg 122.6mg Caribou meat
Saturated Fat 14.38g 1.7g Caribou meat
Monounsaturated Fat 18.4g 1.33g Chorizo
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g 0.62g Chorizo
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.458mg Caribou meat
Threonine 1.473mg 1.273mg Chorizo
Isoleucine 2.206mg 1.347mg Chorizo
Leucine 1.708mg 2.457mg Caribou meat
Lysine 2.414mg 2.697mg Caribou meat
Methionine 0.47mg 0.665mg Caribou meat
Phenylalanine 1.149mg 1.324mg Caribou meat
Valine 0.914mg 1.399mg Caribou meat
Histidine 0.721mg 1.179mg Caribou meat
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.06g Caribou meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.03g Caribou meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chorizo Caribou 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
118%
Caribou meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Chorizo
71%
Caribou meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caribou meat
Caribou meat contains less Sodium (difference - 1175mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Caribou meat
Caribou meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.68g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caribou meat
Caribou meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caribou meat
Caribou meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caribou meat
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 ($)

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. Caribou meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173854/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.