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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 from Chorizo is 67% higher.
  • Chorizo contains 23 times more Sodium than Game. Chorizo contains 1235mg of Sodium, while Game contains 54mg.

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.
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%
Game
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 20% 1.2% 33% 158% 71% 46% 90% 7% 2.9% 70%
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%
~equal in Potassium ~372mg

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%
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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% 0% 0% 65% 168% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 6.8% 0%
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%
~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
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29% 3% 66% 2%
Protein: 29.45 g
Fats: 2.67 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.9 g
Other: 1.98 g
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
40% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 14.38 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.46 g
Game
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44% 29% 27%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.97 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.63 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.58 g
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.
Chorizo Game
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chorizo Game Opinion
Calories 455kcal 150kcal Chorizo
Protein 24.1g 29.45g Game
Fats 38.27g 2.67g Chorizo
Net carbs 1.86g 0g Chorizo
Carbs 1.86g 0g Chorizo
Cholesterol 88mg 126mg Chorizo
Vitamin D 61IU Chorizo
Magnesium 18mg 28mg Game
Calcium 8mg 4mg Chorizo
Potassium 398mg 372mg Chorizo
Iron 1.59mg 4.2mg Game
Copper 0.08mg 0.213mg Game
Zinc 3.41mg 1.68mg Chorizo
Phosphorus 150mg 210mg Game
Sodium 1235mg 54mg Game
Vitamin E 0.22mg Chorizo
Vitamin D 1.5µg Chorizo
Manganese 0.04mg 0.022mg Chorizo
Selenium 21.1µg 12.9µg Chorizo
Vitamin B1 0.63mg 0.26mg Chorizo
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.73mg Game
Vitamin B3 5.131mg Chorizo
Vitamin B5 1.12mg Chorizo
Vitamin B6 0.53mg Chorizo
Vitamin B12 2µg Chorizo
Vitamin K 1.6µg Chorizo
Folate 2µg 9µg Game
Choline 96.7mg Chorizo
Saturated Fat 14.38g 0.97g Game
Monounsaturated Fat 18.4g 0.63g Chorizo
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g 0.58g Chorizo
Tryptophan 0.278mg Chorizo
Threonine 1.473mg 1.362mg Chorizo
Isoleucine 2.206mg 1.126mg Chorizo
Leucine 1.708mg 2.489mg Game
Lysine 2.414mg 2.462mg Game
Methionine 0.47mg 0.838mg Game
Phenylalanine 1.149mg 1.166mg Game
Valine 0.914mg 1.31mg Game
Histidine 0.721mg 1.401mg Game

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chorizo Game
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
18%
Game
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Chorizo
50%
Game

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Game
Game is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Game
Game contains less Sodium (difference - 1181mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Game
Game is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.41g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Game
Game is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 38mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chorizo
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.

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. Game - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173844/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.