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Chorizo vs. Goat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Chorizo and Goat different?

  • Chorizo has more Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, and Selenium, however, Goat is richer in Iron, Copper, Vitamin B2, and Zinc.
  • Chorizo covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 67% more than Goat.
  • Goat contains less Saturated Fat.

Chorizo, pork and beef and Game meat, goat, cooked, roasted types were 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.
Chorizo
Chorizo
2
:
8
Goat
Goat
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Selenium +78.8%
Contains more Calcium +112.5%
Contains more Iron +134.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +34%
Contains less Sodium -93%
Contains more Zinc +54.5%
Contains more Copper +278.8%
Equal in Potassium - 405
Equal in Manganese - 0.042
Chorizo
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 60% 13% 65% 36% 162% 93% 27% 6% 116%
Goat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 140% 0% 87% 36% 12% 144% 101% 6% 65%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Selenium +78.8%
Contains more Calcium +112.5%
Contains more Iron +134.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +34%
Contains less Sodium -93%
Contains more Zinc +54.5%
Contains more Copper +278.8%
Equal in Potassium - 405
Equal in Manganese - 0.042

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.
Chorizo
Chorizo
7
:
3
Goat
Goat
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +600%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +29.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +68.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +54.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +103.3%
Contains more Folate +150%
Chorizo
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 45% 0% 158% 70% 97% 68% 123% 2% 251% 4%
Goat
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 7% 0% 0% 23% 141% 75% 0% 0% 4% 149% 3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +600%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +29.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +68.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +54.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +103.3%
Contains more Folate +150%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chorizo
Chorizo
3
:
2
Goat
Goat
Contains more Fats +1163%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +136.1%
Contains more Protein +12.4%
Contains more Water +114.2%
Chorizo
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
Goat
27% 3% 68%
Protein: 27.1 g
Fats: 3.03 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.21 g
Other: 1.66 g
Contains more Fats +1163%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +136.1%
Contains more Protein +12.4%
Contains more Water +114.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chorizo
Chorizo
2
:
1
Goat
Goat
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1252.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1404.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.5%
Chorizo
40% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: 14.38 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.46 g
Goat
37% 54% 9%
Saturated Fat: 0.93 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.23 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1252.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1404.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chorizo Goat
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chorizo Goat Opinion
Net carbs 1.86g 0g Chorizo
Protein 24.1g 27.1g Goat
Fats 38.27g 3.03g Chorizo
Carbs 1.86g 0g Chorizo
Calories 455kcal 143kcal Chorizo
Calcium 8mg 17mg Goat
Iron 1.59mg 3.73mg Goat
Magnesium 18mg 0mg Chorizo
Phosphorus 150mg 201mg Goat
Potassium 398mg 405mg Goat
Sodium 1235mg 86mg Goat
Zinc 3.41mg 5.27mg Goat
Copper 0.08mg 0.303mg Goat
Manganese 0.04mg 0.042mg Goat
Selenium 21.1µg 11.8µg Chorizo
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.34mg Goat
Vitamin D 61IU 0IU Chorizo
Vitamin D 1.5µg 0µg Chorizo
Vitamin B1 0.63mg 0.09mg Chorizo
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.61mg Goat
Vitamin B3 5.131mg 3.95mg Chorizo
Vitamin B5 1.12mg Chorizo
Vitamin B6 0.53mg 0mg Chorizo
Folate 2µg 5µg Goat
Vitamin B12 2µg 1.19µg Chorizo
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1.2µg Chorizo
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.403mg Goat
Threonine 1.473mg 1.29mg Chorizo
Isoleucine 2.206mg 1.371mg Chorizo
Leucine 1.708mg 2.258mg Goat
Lysine 2.414mg 2.016mg Chorizo
Methionine 0.47mg 0.726mg Goat
Phenylalanine 1.149mg 0.941mg Chorizo
Valine 0.914mg 1.452mg Goat
Histidine 0.721mg 0.565mg Chorizo
Cholesterol 88mg 75mg Goat
Saturated Fat 14.38g 0.93g Goat
Monounsaturated Fat 18.4g 1.36g Chorizo
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g 0.23g Chorizo

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chorizo Goat
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
68%
Chorizo
33%
Goat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Chorizo
59%
Goat

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Goat
Goat contains less Sodium (difference - 1149mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Goat
Goat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Goat
Goat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.45g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Goat
Goat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Goat
Goat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Chorizo
Chorizo is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chorizo
Chorizo is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)

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. Goat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175304/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.