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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 for 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.
  • The glycemic index of chorizo is higher.

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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 1.5% 28% 128% 84% 57% 87% 6.7% 5.3% 53%
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 +27.8%
Contains more IronIron +113.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +216.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +34.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +60%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +25.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +63.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +117.5%
~equal in Manganese ~0.04mg

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% 0% 55% 111% 119% 0% 85% 789% 2.8% 3% 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% 23% 158% 69% 96% 67% 122% 250% 4% 1.5% 53%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +24.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +215.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +186.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +43.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +45.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.22mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 2% 74%
Protein: 22.96 g
Fats: 2.42 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.57 g
Other: 1.05 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 WaterWater +131%
Contains more FatsFats +1481.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +273.3%
~equal in Protein ~24.1g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
45% 32% 22%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.95 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.47 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 -93.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2646.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 6.31µg 2µg 180%
Saturated fat 0.95g 14.38g 61%
Fats 2.42g 38.27g 55%
Sodium 51mg 1235mg 51%
Monounsaturated fat 0.67g 18.4g 44%
Vitamin B1 0.22mg 0.63mg 34%
Iron 3.4mg 1.59mg 23%
Vitamin B5 1.12mg 22%
Selenium 9.7µg 21.1µg 21%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.47g 3.46g 20%
Copper 0.253mg 0.08mg 19%
Choline 96.7mg 18%
Calories 120kcal 455kcal 17%
Vitamin B2 0.48mg 0.3mg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.37mg 0.53mg 12%
Zinc 2.09mg 3.41mg 12%
Vitamin D 61IU 8%
Vitamin B3 6.37mg 5.131mg 8%
Vitamin D 1.5µg 8%
Phosphorus 202mg 150mg 7%
Protein 22.96g 24.1g 2%
Potassium 318mg 398mg 2%
Folate 4µg 2µg 1%
Carbs 0g 1.86g 1%
Magnesium 23mg 18mg 1%
Cholesterol 85mg 88mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 1.86g N/A
Calcium 5mg 8mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.2mg 0.22mg 0%
Manganese 0.041mg 0.04mg 0%
Vitamin K 1.1µg 1.6µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0%
Threonine 1.08mg 1.473mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.908mg 2.206mg 0%
Leucine 1.951mg 1.708mg 0%
Lysine 2.006mg 2.414mg 0%
Methionine 0.566mg 0.47mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.937mg 1.149mg 0%
Valine 1.073mg 0.914mg 0%
Histidine 1.135mg 0.721mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Game raw Chorizo
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
65%
Chorizo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Game raw
58%
Chorizo

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Game raw
Game raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Game raw
Game raw contains less Sodium (difference - 1184mg)
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.