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.
- Elk meat has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of elk meat is 0, while the glycemic index of chorizo is 28.
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.
| 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% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +337.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| 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
| 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.
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 14.38g | 1.342g | 59% |
| Fats | 38.27g | 3.41g | 54% |
| Sodium | 1235mg | 50mg | 52% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 18.4g | 0.97g | 44% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.63mg | 0.144mg | 41% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2µg | 2.96µg | 40% |
| Iron | 1.59mg | 4.07mg | 31% |
| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.349mg | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.46g | 0.161g | 22% |
| Phosphorus | 150mg | 285mg | 19% |
| Selenium | 21.1µg | 10.5µg | 19% |
| Choline | 96.7mg | 18% | |
| Calories | 455kcal | 162kcal | 15% |
| Protein | 24.1g | 30.76g | 13% |
| Vitamin D | 1.5µg | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 61IU | 8% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.131mg | 6.143mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 3.41mg | 4.12mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.3mg | 0.37mg | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 72mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.53mg | 0.485mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 29mg | 3% |
| Folate | 2µg | 9µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 0.55mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.12mg | 1.212mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.04mg | 0.019mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 1.86g | 0g | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 1.86g | 0g | N/A |
| Calcium | 8mg | 5mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 398mg | 392mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.278mg | 0.275mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.473mg | 1.236mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 2.206mg | 1.291mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.708mg | 2.293mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.414mg | 2.513mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.47mg | 0.755mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.149mg | 1.126mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.914mg | 1.428mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.721mg | 0.948mg | 0% |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Elk meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Elk meat contains less Sodium (difference - 1185mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Elk meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.038g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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