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Game vs. Chorizo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between game and chorizo

  • Game is richer in vitamin B2, iron, copper, and phosphorus, yet chorizo is richer in vitamin B1, zinc, and selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for chorizo is 67% higher.
  • Game contains 3 times more copper than chorizo. Game contains 0.213mg of copper, while chorizo contains 0.08mg.
  • Chorizo contains less cholesterol.
  • Game has a lower glycemic index than chorizo.

Food types used in this article are Game meat, antelope, cooked, roasted 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
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 20% 1.2% 33% 158% 71% 46% 90% 7% 2.9% 70%
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 +55.6%
Contains more IronIron +164.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +166.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +40%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains more ZincZinc +103%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +81.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +63.6%
~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.
Game
2
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% 0% 0% 65% 168% 0% 0% 0% 0% 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% 23% 158% 69% 96% 67% 122% 250% 4% 1.5% 53%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +143.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +350%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +142.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Game
2
29% 3% 66% 2%
Protein: 29.45 g
Fats: 2.67 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.9 g
Other: 1.98 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 +22.2%
Contains more WaterWater +106.9%
Contains more FatsFats +1333.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +98%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Game
1
44% 29% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.97 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.63 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.58 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 -93.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2820.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +496.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Game Chorizo DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2µg 83%
Saturated fat 0.97g 14.38g 61%
Fats 2.67g 38.27g 55%
Sodium 54mg 1235mg 51%
Monounsaturated fat 0.63g 18.4g 44%
Vitamin B6 0.53mg 41%
Vitamin B2 0.73mg 0.3mg 33%
Iron 4.2mg 1.59mg 33%
Vitamin B3 5.131mg 32%
Vitamin B1 0.26mg 0.63mg 31%
Vitamin B5 1.12mg 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.58g 3.46g 19%
Choline 96.7mg 18%
Zinc 1.68mg 3.41mg 16%
Selenium 12.9µg 21.1µg 15%
Calories 150kcal 455kcal 15%
Copper 0.213mg 0.08mg 15%
Cholesterol 126mg 88mg 13%
Protein 29.45g 24.1g 11%
Phosphorus 210mg 150mg 9%
Vitamin D 61IU 8%
Vitamin D 1.5µg 8%
Magnesium 28mg 18mg 2%
Folate 9µg 2µg 2%
Potassium 372mg 398mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 1%
Manganese 0.022mg 0.04mg 1%
Carbs 0g 1.86g 1%
Net carbs 0g 1.86g N/A
Calcium 4mg 8mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0%
Threonine 1.362mg 1.473mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.126mg 2.206mg 0%
Leucine 2.489mg 1.708mg 0%
Lysine 2.462mg 2.414mg 0%
Methionine 0.838mg 0.47mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.166mg 1.149mg 0%
Valine 1.31mg 0.914mg 0%
Histidine 1.401mg 0.721mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Game 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
18%
Game
65%
Chorizo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Game
58%
Chorizo

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Game
Game is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Game
Game contains less Sodium (difference - 1181mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Game
Game is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.41g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Game
Game is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 38mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chorizo
Chorizo is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173844/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.