Chorizo vs. Game — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between chorizo and game
- Chorizo is richer in vitamin B1, zinc, and selenium, yet game is richer in vitamin B2, iron, copper, and phosphorus.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for chorizo is 67% higher.
- Chorizo contains 23 times more sodium than game. Chorizo contains 1235mg of sodium, while game contains 54mg.
- Game has a lower glycemic index than chorizo.
Food types used in this article are Chorizo, pork and beef and Game meat, antelope, 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +100% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +103% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +81.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +63.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +55.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +164.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +166.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +40% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.6% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +142.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +143.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +350% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +1333.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +98% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +22.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +106.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2820.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +496.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -93.3% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2µg | 83% | |
| Saturated fat | 14.38g | 0.97g | 61% |
| Fats | 38.27g | 2.67g | 55% |
| Sodium | 1235mg | 54mg | 51% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 18.4g | 0.63g | 44% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.53mg | 41% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.3mg | 0.73mg | 33% |
| Iron | 1.59mg | 4.2mg | 33% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.131mg | 32% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.63mg | 0.26mg | 31% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.12mg | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.46g | 0.58g | 19% |
| Choline | 96.7mg | 18% | |
| Zinc | 3.41mg | 1.68mg | 16% |
| Selenium | 21.1µg | 12.9µg | 15% |
| Calories | 455kcal | 150kcal | 15% |
| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.213mg | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 126mg | 13% |
| Protein | 24.1g | 29.45g | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 150mg | 210mg | 9% |
| Vitamin D | 61IU | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.5µg | 8% | |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 28mg | 2% |
| Folate | 2µg | 9µg | 2% |
| Potassium | 398mg | 372mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 1% | |
| Manganese | 0.04mg | 0.022mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 1.86g | 0g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.86g | 0g | N/A |
| Calcium | 8mg | 4mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.278mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.473mg | 1.362mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 2.206mg | 1.126mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.708mg | 2.489mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.414mg | 2.462mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.47mg | 0.838mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.149mg | 1.166mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.914mg | 1.31mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.721mg | 1.401mg | 0% |
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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Game is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Game contains less Sodium (difference - 1181mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Game is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.41g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Game is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chorizo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 38mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chorizo is relatively richer in vitamins
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.