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Chorizo vs. Deer meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Chorizo and Deer meat?

  • Chorizo is richer in Vitamin B1, and Selenium, while Deer meat is higher in Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, and Copper.
  • Deer meat's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 67% higher.
  • Deer meat has 22 times less Sodium than Chorizo. Chorizo has 1235mg of Sodium, while Deer meat has 57mg.

We used Chorizo, pork and beef and Game meat, deer, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, broiled 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 24% 1.5% 38% 159% 85% 109% 128% 7.4% 2.9% 60%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +60%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +81.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +91.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +83.3%
Contains more IronIron +167.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +217.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +17%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +99.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.4%
~equal in Potassium ~434mg

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% 12% 0% 65% 130% 165% 51% 142% 453% 0% 6.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +142.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +30.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +181.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +87.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +71.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +15.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +81%
Contains more FolateFolate +350%
~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
30% 2% 67%
Protein: 29.9 g
Fats: 2.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.2 g
Other: 0.55 g
Contains more FatsFats +1528.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +612.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +24.1%
Contains more WaterWater +111%

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
63% 30% 7%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.142 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.554 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.127 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +3221.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2624.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -92.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chorizo Deer meat Opinion
Calories 455kcal 149kcal Chorizo
Protein 24.1g 29.9g Deer meat
Fats 38.27g 2.35g Chorizo
Net carbs 1.86g 0g Chorizo
Carbs 1.86g 0g Chorizo
Cholesterol 88mg 88mg
Vitamin D 61IU Chorizo
Magnesium 18mg 33mg Deer meat
Calcium 8mg 5mg Chorizo
Potassium 398mg 434mg Deer meat
Iron 1.59mg 4.25mg Deer meat
Copper 0.08mg 0.254mg Deer meat
Zinc 3.41mg 3.99mg Deer meat
Phosphorus 150mg 299mg Deer meat
Sodium 1235mg 57mg Deer meat
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.62mg Deer meat
Vitamin D 1.5µg Chorizo
Manganese 0.04mg 0.022mg Chorizo
Selenium 21.1µg 11µg Chorizo
Vitamin B1 0.63mg 0.26mg Chorizo
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.563mg Deer meat
Vitamin B3 5.131mg 8.78mg Deer meat
Vitamin B5 1.12mg 0.856mg Chorizo
Vitamin B6 0.53mg 0.614mg Deer meat
Vitamin B12 2µg 3.62µg Deer meat
Vitamin K 1.6µg Chorizo
Folate 2µg 9µg Deer meat
Choline 96.7mg Chorizo
Saturated Fat 14.38g 1.142g Deer meat
Monounsaturated Fat 18.4g 0.554g Chorizo
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g 0.127g Chorizo
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.266mg Chorizo
Threonine 1.473mg 1.133mg Chorizo
Isoleucine 2.206mg 1.287mg Chorizo
Leucine 1.708mg 2.28mg Deer meat
Lysine 2.414mg 2.434mg Deer meat
Methionine 0.47mg 0.7mg Deer meat
Phenylalanine 1.149mg 1.133mg Chorizo
Valine 0.914mg 1.455mg Deer meat
Histidine 0.721mg 0.895mg Deer meat
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Deer meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Chorizo Deer 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
79%
Deer meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Chorizo
61%
Deer meat

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Deer meat
Deer meat contains less Sodium (difference - 1178mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Deer meat
Deer meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.238g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Deer meat
Deer meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (88 mg)
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. Deer meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174430/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.