Horse meat vs. Chorizo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between horse meat and chorizo
- Horse meat has more vitamin B12, iron, phosphorus, and copper; however, chorizo is richer in vitamin B1, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, and selenium.
- Chorizo covers your daily saturated fat needs 62% more than horse meat.
- Chorizo has 3 times less iron than horse meat. Horse meat has 5.03mg of iron, while chorizo has 1.59mg.
- Horse meat contains less saturated fat.
- Chorizo has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of chorizo is 28, while the glycemic index of horse meat is 0.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Game meat, horse, 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +38.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +216.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +113.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +12% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +64.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +81.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +56.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +58% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +530% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +60.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
28.14 g
Fats:
6.05 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
63.98 g
Other:
1.83 g
Protein:
24.1 g
Fats:
38.27 g
Carbs:
1.86 g
Water:
31.85 g
Other:
3.92 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +16.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +100.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +532.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +114.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.9 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.12 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.85 g
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 | -86.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +767.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +307.1% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 1.9g | 14.38g | 57% |
| Sodium | 55mg | 1235mg | 51% |
| Fats | 6.05g | 38.27g | 50% |
| Vitamin B12 | 3.16µg | 2µg | 48% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.63mg | 44% |
| Iron | 5.03mg | 1.59mg | 43% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.12g | 18.4g | 41% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.12mg | 22% | |
| Choline | 96.7mg | 18% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.85g | 3.46g | 17% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.33mg | 0.53mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.12mg | 0.3mg | 14% |
| Selenium | 13.5µg | 21.1µg | 14% |
| Calories | 175kcal | 455kcal | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 247mg | 150mg | 14% |
| Copper | 0.171mg | 0.08mg | 10% |
| Vitamin D | 61IU | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.5µg | 8% | |
| Protein | 28.14g | 24.1g | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 68mg | 88mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 3.82mg | 3.41mg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.84mg | 5.131mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 18mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 0g | 1.86g | 1% |
| Folate | 2µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 379mg | 398mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.04mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 0g | 1.86g | N/A |
| Calcium | 8mg | 8mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.349mg | 0.278mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.262mg | 1.473mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.334mg | 2.206mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.232mg | 1.708mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.398mg | 2.414mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.623mg | 0.47mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.157mg | 1.149mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.458mg | 0.914mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 1.081mg | 0.721mg | 0% |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horse meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Horse meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horse meat contains less Sodium (difference - 1180mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Horse meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.48g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Horse meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Chorizo is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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.