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Game raw vs. Chorizo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Game raw and Chorizo

  • Game raw has more Vitamin B12, Iron, Copper, and Vitamin B2, however, Chorizo is higher in Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B6, and Zinc.
  • Game raw covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 180% more than Chorizo.
  • Game raw has 3 times more Copper than Chorizo. While Game raw has 0.253mg of Copper, Chorizo has only 0.08mg.
  • Game raw has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Game meat, deer, raw and Chorizo, pork and beef.

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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.
Game raw
Game raw
6
:
4
Chorizo
Chorizo
Contains more Iron +113.8%
Contains more Magnesium +27.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +34.7%
Contains less Sodium -95.9%
Contains more Copper +216.3%
Contains more Calcium +60%
Contains more Potassium +25.2%
Contains more Zinc +63.2%
Contains more Selenium +117.5%
Equal in Manganese - 0.04
Game raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 128% 17% 87% 29% 7% 57% 85% 6% 53%
Chorizo
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 60% 13% 65% 36% 162% 93% 27% 6% 116%
Contains more Iron +113.8%
Contains more Magnesium +27.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +34.7%
Contains less Sodium -95.9%
Contains more Copper +216.3%
Contains more Calcium +60%
Contains more Potassium +25.2%
Contains more Zinc +63.2%
Contains more Selenium +117.5%
Equal in Manganese - 0.04

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.
Game raw
Game raw
4
:
7
Chorizo
Chorizo
Contains more Vitamin B2 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +24.1%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +215.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +186.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +43.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +45.5%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.22
Game raw
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Choline Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 56% 111% 120% 0% 86% 3% 789% 0% 3%
Chorizo
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Choline Vitamin K 0% 5% 45% 0% 158% 70% 97% 68% 123% 2% 251% 53% 4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +24.1%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +215.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +186.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +43.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +45.5%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.22

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Game raw
Game raw
1
:
4
Chorizo
Chorizo
Contains more Water +131%
Contains more Fats +1481.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +273.3%
Equal in Protein - 24.1
Game raw
23% 2% 74%
Protein: 22.96 g
Fats: 2.42 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.57 g
Other: 1.05 g
Chorizo
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 Water +131%
Contains more Fats +1481.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +273.3%
Equal in Protein - 24.1

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Game raw
Game raw
1
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2
Chorizo
Chorizo
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2646.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +636.2%
Game raw
45% 32% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.95 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.47 g
Chorizo
40% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: 14.38 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.46 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2646.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +636.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Game raw Chorizo Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.86g Chorizo
Protein 22.96g 24.1g Chorizo
Fats 2.42g 38.27g Chorizo
Carbs 0g 1.86g Chorizo
Calories 120kcal 455kcal Chorizo
Calcium 5mg 8mg Chorizo
Iron 3.4mg 1.59mg Game raw
Magnesium 23mg 18mg Game raw
Phosphorus 202mg 150mg Game raw
Potassium 318mg 398mg Chorizo
Sodium 51mg 1235mg Game raw
Zinc 2.09mg 3.41mg Chorizo
Copper 0.253mg 0.08mg Game raw
Manganese 0.041mg 0.04mg Game raw
Selenium 9.7µg 21.1µg Chorizo
Vitamin E 0.2mg 0.22mg Chorizo
Vitamin D 61IU Chorizo
Vitamin D 1.5µg Chorizo
Vitamin B1 0.22mg 0.63mg Chorizo
Vitamin B2 0.48mg 0.3mg Game raw
Vitamin B3 6.37mg 5.131mg Game raw
Vitamin B5 1.12mg Chorizo
Vitamin B6 0.37mg 0.53mg Chorizo
Folate 4µg 2µg Game raw
Vitamin B12 6.31µg 2µg Game raw
Choline 96.7mg Chorizo
Vitamin K 1.1µg 1.6µg Chorizo
Tryptophan 0.278mg Chorizo
Threonine 1.08mg 1.473mg Chorizo
Isoleucine 0.908mg 2.206mg Chorizo
Leucine 1.951mg 1.708mg Game raw
Lysine 2.006mg 2.414mg Chorizo
Methionine 0.566mg 0.47mg Game raw
Phenylalanine 0.937mg 1.149mg Chorizo
Valine 1.073mg 0.914mg Game raw
Histidine 1.135mg 0.721mg Game raw
Cholesterol 85mg 88mg Game raw
Saturated Fat 0.95g 14.38g Game raw
Monounsaturated Fat 0.67g 18.4g Chorizo
Polyunsaturated fat 0.47g 3.46g Chorizo

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Game raw Chorizo
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
90%
Game raw
67%
Chorizo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Game raw
58%
Chorizo

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Game raw
Game raw contains less Sodium (difference - 1184mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Game raw
Game raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Game raw
Game raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.43g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Game raw
Game raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
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. Game raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173855/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.