Duck meat vs Chorizo - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Duck meat and Chorizo different?
- Duck meat is higher in Copper, and Iron, however Chorizo is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Vitamin D, and Choline.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Chorizo is 71% higher.
- Duck meat contains 3 times more Copper than Chorizo. While Duck meat contains 0.227mg of Copper, Chorizo contains only 0.08mg.
- Duck meat has less Saturated Fat.
Duck, domesticated, meat and skin, cooked, roasted and Chorizo, pork and beef are the varieties 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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Calcium
+37.5%
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Iron
+69.8%
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Sodium
-95.2%
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Copper
+183.8%
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Magnesium
+12.5%
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Potassium
+95.1%
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Zinc
+83.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 150
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Calcium
+37.5%
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Iron
+69.8%
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Sodium
-95.2%
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Copper
+183.8%
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Magnesium
+12.5%
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Potassium
+95.1%
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Zinc
+83.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 150
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+218.2%
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Folate
+200%
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Vitamin K
+218.8%
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Vitamin D
+1400%
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Vitamin B1
+262.1%
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Vitamin B2
+11.5%
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Vitamin B6
+194.4%
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Vitamin B12
+566.7%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 5.131
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 1.12
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+218.2%
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Folate
+200%
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Vitamin K
+218.8%
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Vitamin D
+1400%
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Vitamin B1
+262.1%
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Vitamin B2
+11.5%
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Vitamin B6
+194.4%
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Vitamin B12
+566.7%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 5.131
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 1.12
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 0g | 1.86g |
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Protein | 18.99g | 24.1g |
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Fats | 28.35g | 38.27g |
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Carbs | 0g | 1.86g |
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Calories | 337kcal | 455kcal |
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Starch | g | g | |
Fructose | g | g | |
Sugar | 0g | 0g | |
Fiber | 0g | 0g | |
Calcium | 11mg | 8mg |
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Iron | 2.7mg | 1.59mg |
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Magnesium | 16mg | 18mg |
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Phosphorus | 156mg | 150mg |
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Potassium | 204mg | 398mg |
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Sodium | 59mg | 1235mg |
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Zinc | 1.86mg | 3.41mg |
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Copper | 0.227mg | 0.08mg |
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Vitamin A | 210IU | 0IU |
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Vitamin E | 0.7mg | 0.22mg |
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Vitamin D | 3IU | 61IU |
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Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1.5µg |
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Vitamin C | 0mg | 0mg | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.174mg | 0.63mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.269mg | 0.3mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 4.825mg | 5.131mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 1.098mg | 1.12mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.18mg | 0.53mg |
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Folate | 6µg | 2µg |
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Vitamin B12 | 0.3µg | 2µg |
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Vitamin K | 5.1µg | 1.6µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.232mg | 0.278mg |
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Threonine | 0.773mg | 1.473mg |
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Isoleucine | 0.872mg | 2.206mg |
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Leucine | 1.465mg | 1.708mg |
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Lysine | 1.486mg | 2.414mg |
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Methionine | 0.475mg | 0.47mg |
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Phenylalanine | 0.752mg | 1.149mg |
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Valine | 0.938mg | 0.914mg |
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Histidine | 0.462mg | 0.721mg |
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Cholesterol | 84mg | 88mg |
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Trans Fat | g | g | |
Saturated Fat | 9.67g | 14.38g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 12.9g | 18.4g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 3.65g | 3.46g |
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Vitamin and Mineral Summary Scores
The summary score is calculated by summing up the daily values contained in 300 grams of the product. Obviously the more the food fulfills human daily needs, the more the summary score is.
Vitamin Summary Score
32

68

Mineral Summary Score
42

57

Macronutrients Comparison
Macronutrient comparison charts compare the amount of protein, total fats, and total carbohydrates in 300 grams of the food. The displayed values show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of food.
Protein
114%

145%

Carbohydrates
0%

2%

Fats
131%

177%

Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?

Duck meat contains less Sodium (difference - 1176mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Duck meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Duck meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.71g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

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

Chorizo is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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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