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Deer meat vs. Chorizo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Deer meat and Chorizo?

  • Deer meat is richer in Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, and Copper, while Chorizo is higher in Vitamin B1, and Selenium.
  • Deer meat's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 67% higher.
  • Chorizo has 3 times less Copper than Deer meat. Deer meat has 0.254mg of Copper, while Chorizo has 0.08mg.
  • Deer meat is lower in Saturated Fat.

We used Game meat, deer, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, broiled and Chorizo, pork and beef 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 24% 1.5% 38% 159% 85% 109% 128% 7.4% 2.9% 60%
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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +83.3%
Contains more IronIron +167.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +217.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +17%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +99.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +60%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +81.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +91.8%
~equal in Potassium ~398mg

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% 12% 0% 65% 130% 165% 51% 142% 453% 0% 6.8% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +181.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +87.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +71.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +15.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +81%
Contains more FolateFolate +350%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +142.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +30.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
30% 2% 67%
Protein: 29.9 g
Fats: 2.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.2 g
Other: 0.55 g
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
Contains more ProteinProtein +24.1%
Contains more WaterWater +111%
Contains more FatsFats +1528.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +612.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
63% 30% 7%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.142 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.554 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.127 g
40% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 14.38 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.46 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -92.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +3221.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2624.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Deer meat Chorizo Opinion
Calories 149kcal 455kcal Chorizo
Protein 29.9g 24.1g Deer meat
Fats 2.35g 38.27g Chorizo
Net carbs 0g 1.86g Chorizo
Carbs 0g 1.86g Chorizo
Cholesterol 88mg 88mg
Vitamin D 61IU Chorizo
Magnesium 33mg 18mg Deer meat
Calcium 5mg 8mg Chorizo
Potassium 434mg 398mg Deer meat
Iron 4.25mg 1.59mg Deer meat
Copper 0.254mg 0.08mg Deer meat
Zinc 3.99mg 3.41mg Deer meat
Phosphorus 299mg 150mg Deer meat
Sodium 57mg 1235mg Deer meat
Vitamin E 0.62mg 0.22mg Deer meat
Vitamin D 1.5µg Chorizo
Manganese 0.022mg 0.04mg Chorizo
Selenium 11µg 21.1µg Chorizo
Vitamin B1 0.26mg 0.63mg Chorizo
Vitamin B2 0.563mg 0.3mg Deer meat
Vitamin B3 8.78mg 5.131mg Deer meat
Vitamin B5 0.856mg 1.12mg Chorizo
Vitamin B6 0.614mg 0.53mg Deer meat
Vitamin B12 3.62µg 2µg Deer meat
Vitamin K 1.6µg Chorizo
Folate 9µg 2µg Deer meat
Choline 96.7mg Chorizo
Saturated Fat 1.142g 14.38g Deer meat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.554g 18.4g Chorizo
Polyunsaturated fat 0.127g 3.46g Chorizo
Tryptophan 0.266mg 0.278mg Chorizo
Threonine 1.133mg 1.473mg Chorizo
Isoleucine 1.287mg 2.206mg Chorizo
Leucine 2.28mg 1.708mg Deer meat
Lysine 2.434mg 2.414mg Deer meat
Methionine 0.7mg 0.47mg Deer meat
Phenylalanine 1.133mg 1.149mg Chorizo
Valine 1.455mg 0.914mg Deer meat
Histidine 0.895mg 0.721mg Deer meat
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Deer meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Deer meat Chorizo
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
79%
Deer meat
67%
Chorizo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
Deer meat
58%
Chorizo

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Deer meat
Deer meat contains less Sodium (difference - 1178mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Deer meat
Deer meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.238g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Deer meat
Deer meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (88 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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. Deer meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174430/nutrients
  2. Chorizo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173859/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.