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 for 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 meat has a lower glycemic index (0) than chorizo (28).
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" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +37.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +69.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +183.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +12.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +95.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +83.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +110.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +218.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +218.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +1400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +262.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +11.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +194.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +566.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +91.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +62.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +26.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +35% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +378% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -32.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +42.6% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~3.46g
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 Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.3µg | 2µg | 71% |
| Sodium | 59mg | 1235mg | 51% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.174mg | 0.63mg | 38% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.18mg | 0.53mg | 27% |
| Saturated fat | 9.67g | 14.38g | 21% |
| Copper | 0.227mg | 0.08mg | 16% |
| Fats | 28.35g | 38.27g | 15% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 12.9g | 18.4g | 14% |
| Iron | 2.7mg | 1.59mg | 14% |
| Zinc | 1.86mg | 3.41mg | 14% |
| Protein | 18.99g | 24.1g | 10% |
| Choline | 50.4mg | 96.7mg | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 63µg | 0µg | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 3IU | 61IU | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1.5µg | 7% |
| Calories | 337kcal | 455kcal | 6% |
| Potassium | 204mg | 398mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.7mg | 0.22mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 5.1µg | 1.6µg | 3% |
| Selenium | 20µg | 21.1µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.269mg | 0.3mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.825mg | 5.131mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.65g | 3.46g | 1% |
| Carbs | 0g | 1.86g | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 156mg | 150mg | 1% |
| Folate | 6µg | 2µg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 84mg | 88mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.019mg | 0.04mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 1.86g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 18mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 8mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.098mg | 1.12mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.232mg | 0.278mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.773mg | 1.473mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.872mg | 2.206mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.465mg | 1.708mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.486mg | 2.414mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.475mg | 0.47mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.752mg | 1.149mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.938mg | 0.914mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.462mg | 0.721mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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65%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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58%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Duck meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Duck meat contains less Sodium (difference - 1176mg)
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 is richer in vitamins?
Chorizo is relatively richer in vitamins
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.