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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 from 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.

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% 45% 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 ~0IU

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

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
67%
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.