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Chorizo vs. Quail meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between chorizo and quail meat?

  • Chorizo is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B1, zinc, and selenium, while quail meat is higher in copper, iron, phosphorus, and vitamin B3.
  • Chorizo's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 65% higher.
  • Quail meat has 23 times less sodium than chorizo. Chorizo has 1235mg of sodium, while quail meat has 53mg.
  • Chorizo has a higher glycemic index (28) than quail meat (0).

We used Chorizo, pork and beef and Quail, meat and skin, raw types in this comparison.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 3.9% 19% 149% 169% 66% 118% 6.9% 2.5% 91%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +84.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +40.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +110.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +27.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +27.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +62.5%
Contains more IronIron +149.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +533.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +83.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.7%

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% 23% 158% 69% 96% 67% 122% 250% 4% 1.5% 53%
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 20% 24% 0% 0% 61% 60% 141% 46% 138% 54% 0% 6% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +158.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +45.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +365.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +46.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +13.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%

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
20% 12% 70%
Protein: 19.63 g
Fats: 12.05 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 69.65 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +22.8%
Contains more FatsFats +217.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +-394.7%
Contains more WaterWater +118.7%

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
32% 40% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.38 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.18 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.98 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +340.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +16.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -76.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chorizo Quail meat DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2µg 0.43µg 65%
Sodium 1235mg 53mg 51%
Saturated fat 14.38g 3.38g 50%
Copper 0.08mg 0.507mg 47%
Fats 38.27g 12.05g 40%
Monounsaturated fat 18.4g 4.18g 36%
Vitamin B1 0.63mg 0.244mg 32%
Iron 1.59mg 3.97mg 30%
Phosphorus 150mg 275mg 18%
Choline 96.7mg 18%
Vitamin B3 5.131mg 7.538mg 15%
Calories 455kcal 192kcal 13%
Zinc 3.41mg 2.42mg 9%
Protein 24.1g 19.63g 9%
Vitamin D 61IU 8%
Vitamin A 0µg 73µg 8%
Vitamin D 1.5µg 8%
Selenium 21.1µg 16.6µg 8%
Vitamin B5 1.12mg 0.772mg 7%
Vitamin C 0mg 6.1mg 7%
Potassium 398mg 216mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.53mg 0.6mg 5%
Cholesterol 88mg 76mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g 2.98g 3%
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.26mg 3%
Folate 2µg 8µg 2%
Manganese 0.04mg 0.019mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1%
Calcium 8mg 13mg 1%
Magnesium 18mg 23mg 1%
Carbs 1.86g 0g 1%
Net carbs 1.86g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.288mg 0%
Threonine 1.473mg 0.945mg 0%
Isoleucine 2.206mg 1.013mg 0%
Leucine 1.708mg 1.613mg 0%
Lysine 2.414mg 1.645mg 0%
Methionine 0.47mg 0.591mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.149mg 0.826mg 0%
Valine 0.914mg 1.033mg 0%
Histidine 0.721mg 0.696mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.03g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chorizo Quail meat
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
65%
Chorizo
42%
Quail meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Chorizo
64%
Quail meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Quail meat
Quail meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Quail meat
Quail meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Quail meat
Quail meat contains less Sodium (difference - 1182mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Quail meat
Quail meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Quail meat
Quail meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Quail meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172418/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.