Chorizo vs. Duck meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Chorizo and Duck meat different?
- Chorizo is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Vitamin D, and Choline, however, Duck meat is richer in Copper, and Iron.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Chorizo is 71% higher.
- Chorizo contains 21 times more Sodium than Duck meat. While Chorizo contains 1235mg of Sodium, Duck meat contains only 59mg.
Chorizo, pork and beef and Duck, domesticated, meat and skin, cooked, roasted are the varieties used in this article.
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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 | +12.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +95.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +83.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +110.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +37.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +69.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +183.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.2% |
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 DVitamin D | +1400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +262.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +11.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +194.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +566.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +91.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +218.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +218.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +200% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +26.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +35% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +378% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +62.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +42.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -32.8% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~3.65g
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 455kcal | 337kcal |
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| Protein | 24.1g | 18.99g |
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| Fats | 38.27g | 28.35g |
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| Net carbs | 1.86g | 0g |
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| Carbs | 1.86g | 0g |
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| Cholesterol | 88mg | 84mg |
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| Vitamin D | 61IU | 3IU |
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| Magnesium | 18mg | 16mg |
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| Calcium | 8mg | 11mg |
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| Potassium | 398mg | 204mg |
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| Iron | 1.59mg | 2.7mg |
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| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.227mg |
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| Zinc | 3.41mg | 1.86mg |
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| Phosphorus | 150mg | 156mg |
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| Sodium | 1235mg | 59mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 210IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 63µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 0.7mg |
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| Vitamin D | 1.5µg | 0.1µg |
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| Manganese | 0.04mg | 0.019mg |
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| Selenium | 21.1µg | 20µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.63mg | 0.174mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.3mg | 0.269mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.131mg | 4.825mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.12mg | 1.098mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.53mg | 0.18mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2µg | 0.3µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 5.1µg |
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| Folate | 2µg | 6µg |
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| Choline | 96.7mg | 50.4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 14.38g | 9.67g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 18.4g | 12.9g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.46g | 3.65g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.278mg | 0.232mg |
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| Threonine | 1.473mg | 0.773mg |
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| Isoleucine | 2.206mg | 0.872mg |
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| Leucine | 1.708mg | 1.465mg |
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| Lysine | 2.414mg | 1.486mg |
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| Methionine | 0.47mg | 0.475mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.149mg | 0.752mg |
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| Valine | 0.914mg | 0.938mg |
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| Histidine | 0.721mg | 0.462mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
45%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Duck meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Duck meat contains less Sodium (difference - 1176mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Duck meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.71g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Duck meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Chorizo is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chorizo 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 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.