Chorizo vs. Horse meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Chorizo and Horse meat
- Chorizo has more Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, and Selenium, however, Horse meat is richer in Vitamin B12, Iron, Phosphorus, and Copper.
- Chorizo covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 62% more than Horse meat.
- Horse meat has 22 times less Sodium than Chorizo. Chorizo has 1235mg of Sodium, while Horse meat has 55mg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Chorizo, pork and beef and Game meat, horse, 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.
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Manganese
+81.8%
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Selenium
+56.3%
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Iron
+216.4%
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Magnesium
+38.9%
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Phosphorus
+64.7%
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Sodium
-95.5%
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Zinc
+12%
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Copper
+113.8%
Equal in Calcium - 8
Equal in Potassium - 379
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Manganese
+81.8%
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Selenium
+56.3%
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Iron
+216.4%
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Magnesium
+38.9%
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Phosphorus
+64.7%
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Sodium
-95.5%
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Zinc
+12%
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Copper
+113.8%
Equal in Calcium - 8
Equal in Potassium - 379
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.
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Vitamin B1
+530%
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Vitamin B2
+150%
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Vitamin B6
+60.6%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B12
+58%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.84
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Vitamin B1
+530%
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Vitamin B2
+150%
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Vitamin B6
+60.6%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B12
+58%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.84
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+532.6%
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Carbs
+∞%
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+114.2%
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Protein
+16.8%
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Water
+100.9%
Protein:
24.1 g
Fats:
38.27 g
Carbs:
1.86 g
Water:
31.85 g
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3.92 g
Protein:
28.14 g
Fats:
6.05 g
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0 g
Water:
63.98 g
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1.83 g
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Fats
+532.6%
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+114.2%
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Protein
+16.8%
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Water
+100.9%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+767.9%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+307.1%
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Saturated Fat
-86.8%
Saturated Fat:
14.38 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
3.46 g
Saturated Fat:
1.9 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
2.12 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.85 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+767.9%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+307.1%
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Saturated Fat
-86.8%
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 Sodium |
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Rich in minerals | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 1.86g | 0g |
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Protein | 24.1g | 28.14g |
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Fats | 38.27g | 6.05g |
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Carbs | 1.86g | 0g |
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Calories | 455kcal | 175kcal |
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Calcium | 8mg | 8mg | |
Iron | 1.59mg | 5.03mg |
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Magnesium | 18mg | 25mg |
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Phosphorus | 150mg | 247mg |
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Potassium | 398mg | 379mg |
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Sodium | 1235mg | 55mg |
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Zinc | 3.41mg | 3.82mg |
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Copper | 0.08mg | 0.171mg |
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Manganese | 0.04mg | 0.022mg |
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Selenium | 21.1µg | 13.5µg |
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Vitamin E | 0.22mg |
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Vitamin D | 61IU |
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Vitamin D | 1.5µg |
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Vitamin C | 0mg | 2mg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.63mg | 0.1mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.3mg | 0.12mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 5.131mg | 4.84mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 1.12mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.53mg | 0.33mg |
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Folate | 2µg |
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Vitamin B12 | 2µg | 3.16µg |
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Vitamin K | 1.6µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.278mg | 0.349mg |
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Threonine | 1.473mg | 1.262mg |
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Isoleucine | 2.206mg | 1.334mg |
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Leucine | 1.708mg | 2.232mg |
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Lysine | 2.414mg | 2.398mg |
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Methionine | 0.47mg | 0.623mg |
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Phenylalanine | 1.149mg | 1.157mg |
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Valine | 0.914mg | 1.458mg |
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Histidine | 0.721mg | 1.081mg |
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Cholesterol | 88mg | 68mg |
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Saturated Fat | 14.38g | 1.9g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 18.4g | 2.12g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 3.46g | 0.85g |
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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%

52%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%

59%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Horse meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Horse meat contains less Sodium (difference - 1180mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Horse meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Horse meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.48g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Horse meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?

Chorizo is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Chorizo is relatively richer in vitamins
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.