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Chorizo vs. Elk meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Chorizo and Elk meat

  • Chorizo has more Vitamin B1, and Selenium, while Elk meat has more Vitamin B12, Iron, Copper, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Vitamin B3.
  • Chorizo's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 65% higher.
  • Elk meat contains 25 times less Sodium than Chorizo. Chorizo contains 1235mg of Sodium, while Elk meat contains 50mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Chorizo, pork and beef and Game meat, elk, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, broiled.

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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 21% 1.5% 35% 153% 116% 112% 122% 6.5% 2.5% 57%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +60%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +110.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +101%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +61.1%
Contains more IronIron +156%
Contains more CopperCopper +336.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +20.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +90%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96%
~equal in Potassium ~392mg

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% 11% 0% 36% 85% 115% 73% 112% 370% 0% 6.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +337.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +150%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +23.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +19.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +48%
Contains more FolateFolate +350%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~1.212mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.485mg

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
31% 3% 65%
Protein: 30.76 g
Fats: 3.41 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.93 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more FatsFats +1022.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +335.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +27.6%
Contains more WaterWater +103.9%

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
54% 39% 7%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.342 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.161 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1796.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2049.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -90.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chorizo Elk 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 Elk meat Opinion
Calories 455kcal 162kcal Chorizo
Protein 24.1g 30.76g Elk meat
Fats 38.27g 3.41g Chorizo
Net carbs 1.86g 0g Chorizo
Carbs 1.86g 0g Chorizo
Cholesterol 88mg 72mg Elk meat
Vitamin D 61IU Chorizo
Magnesium 18mg 29mg Elk meat
Calcium 8mg 5mg Chorizo
Potassium 398mg 392mg Chorizo
Iron 1.59mg 4.07mg Elk meat
Copper 0.08mg 0.349mg Elk meat
Zinc 3.41mg 4.12mg Elk meat
Phosphorus 150mg 285mg Elk meat
Sodium 1235mg 50mg Elk meat
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.55mg Elk meat
Vitamin D 1.5µg Chorizo
Manganese 0.04mg 0.019mg Chorizo
Selenium 21.1µg 10.5µg Chorizo
Vitamin B1 0.63mg 0.144mg Chorizo
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.37mg Elk meat
Vitamin B3 5.131mg 6.143mg Elk meat
Vitamin B5 1.12mg 1.212mg Elk meat
Vitamin B6 0.53mg 0.485mg Chorizo
Vitamin B12 2µg 2.96µg Elk meat
Vitamin K 1.6µg Chorizo
Folate 2µg 9µg Elk meat
Choline 96.7mg Chorizo
Saturated Fat 14.38g 1.342g Elk meat
Monounsaturated Fat 18.4g 0.97g Chorizo
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g 0.161g Chorizo
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.275mg Chorizo
Threonine 1.473mg 1.236mg Chorizo
Isoleucine 2.206mg 1.291mg Chorizo
Leucine 1.708mg 2.293mg Elk meat
Lysine 2.414mg 2.513mg Elk meat
Methionine 0.47mg 0.755mg Elk meat
Phenylalanine 1.149mg 1.126mg Chorizo
Valine 0.914mg 1.428mg Elk meat
Histidine 0.721mg 0.948mg Elk meat
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Elk meat
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Elk meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chorizo Elk 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
62%
Elk meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Chorizo
63%
Elk meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Elk meat
Elk meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Elk meat
Elk meat contains less Sodium (difference - 1185mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Elk meat
Elk meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.038g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Elk meat
Elk 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. Elk meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174429/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.