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Goat vs. Chorizo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Goat and Chorizo?

  • Goat is higher in Copper, Iron, and Vitamin B2, however, Chorizo is richer in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, Selenium, and Vitamin B3.
  • Chorizo's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 68% more.
  • Chorizo contains 3 times less Copper than Goat. Goat contains 0.256mg of Copper, while Chorizo contains 0.08mg.
  • Goat has less Cholesterol.

We used Goat, raw and Chorizo, pork and beef types 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.
Goat
6
:
Contains more Calcium +62.5%
Contains more Iron +78%
Contains more Phosphorus +20%
Contains less Sodium -93.4%
Contains more Zinc +17.3%
Contains more Copper +220%
Contains more Selenium +139.8%
Equal in Potassium - 398
Equal in Manganese - 0.04
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 107% 0% 78% 34% 11% 110% 86% 5% 48%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 60% 13% 65% 36% 162% 93% 27% 6% 116%
Contains more Calcium +62.5%
Contains more Iron +78%
Contains more Phosphorus +20%
Contains less Sodium -93.4%
Contains more Zinc +17.3%
Contains more Copper +220%
Contains more Selenium +139.8%
Equal in Potassium - 398
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.
Goat
2
:
Contains more Vitamin B2 +63.3%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +472.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +36.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +77%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 28% 114% 71% 0% 0% 4% 142% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 45% 0% 158% 70% 97% 68% 123% 2% 251% 4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +63.3%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +472.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +36.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +77%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Goat
1
:
Contains more Water +138.1%
Contains more Protein +17%
Contains more Fats +1556.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +213.6%
21% 2% 76%
Protein: 20.6 g
Fats: 2.31 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 75.84 g
Other: 1.25 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 Water +138.1%
Contains more Protein +17%
Contains more Fats +1556.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +213.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Goat
1
:
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1686.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1935.3%
37% 54% 9%
Saturated Fat: 0.71 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.17 g
40% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: 14.38 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.46 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1686.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1935.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Goat Chorizo Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.86g Chorizo
Protein 20.6g 24.1g Chorizo
Fats 2.31g 38.27g Chorizo
Carbs 0g 1.86g Chorizo
Calories 109kcal 455kcal Chorizo
Calcium 13mg 8mg Goat
Iron 2.83mg 1.59mg Goat
Magnesium 18mg Chorizo
Phosphorus 180mg 150mg Goat
Potassium 385mg 398mg Chorizo
Sodium 82mg 1235mg Goat
Zinc 4mg 3.41mg Goat
Copper 0.256mg 0.08mg Goat
Manganese 0.038mg 0.04mg Chorizo
Selenium 8.8µg 21.1µg Chorizo
Vitamin E 0.22mg Chorizo
Vitamin D 61IU Chorizo
Vitamin D 1.5µg Chorizo
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.63mg Chorizo
Vitamin B2 0.49mg 0.3mg Goat
Vitamin B3 3.75mg 5.131mg Chorizo
Vitamin B5 1.12mg Chorizo
Vitamin B6 0.53mg Chorizo
Folate 5µg 2µg Goat
Vitamin B12 1.13µg 2µg Chorizo
Vitamin K 1.6µg Chorizo
Tryptophan 0.306mg 0.278mg Goat
Threonine 0.981mg 1.473mg Chorizo
Isoleucine 1.042mg 2.206mg Chorizo
Leucine 1.716mg 1.708mg Goat
Lysine 1.532mg 2.414mg Chorizo
Methionine 0.552mg 0.47mg Goat
Phenylalanine 0.715mg 1.149mg Chorizo
Valine 1.103mg 0.914mg Goat
Histidine 0.429mg 0.721mg Chorizo
Cholesterol 57mg 88mg Goat
Saturated Fat 0.71g 14.38g Goat
Monounsaturated Fat 1.03g 18.4g Chorizo
Polyunsaturated fat 0.17g 3.46g Chorizo

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Goat 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
30%
Goat
68%
Chorizo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Goat
58%
Chorizo

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Goat
Goat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Goat
Goat contains less Sodium (difference - 1153mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Goat
Goat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Goat
Goat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.67g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Goat
Goat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Chorizo
Chorizo is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chorizo
Chorizo is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Goat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175303/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.