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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.

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 Iron +216.4%
Contains more Magnesium +38.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +64.7%
Contains less Sodium -95.5%
Contains more Zinc +12%
Contains more Copper +113.8%
Contains more Manganese +81.8%
Contains more Selenium +56.3%
Equal in Calcium - 8
Equal in Potassium - 398
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 189% 18% 106% 34% 8% 105% 57% 3% 74%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 60% 13% 65% 36% 162% 93% 27% 6% 116%
Contains more Iron +216.4%
Contains more Magnesium +38.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +64.7%
Contains less Sodium -95.5%
Contains more Zinc +12%
Contains more Copper +113.8%
Contains more Manganese +81.8%
Contains more Selenium +56.3%
Equal in Calcium - 8
Equal in Potassium - 398

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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +58%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +530%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +60.6%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 5.131
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% 7% 25% 28% 91% 0% 77% 0% 396% 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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +58%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +530%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +60.6%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 5.131

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +16.8%
Contains more Water +100.9%
Contains more Fats +532.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +114.2%
28% 6% 64% 2%
Protein: 28.14 g
Fats: 6.05 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 63.98 g
Other: 1.83 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 Protein +16.8%
Contains more Water +100.9%
Contains more Fats +532.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +114.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +767.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +307.1%
39% 44% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.9 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.12 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.85 g
40% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: 14.38 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.46 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +767.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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.
Horse meat 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 Horse meat Chorizo Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.86g Chorizo
Protein 28.14g 24.1g Horse meat
Fats 6.05g 38.27g Chorizo
Carbs 0g 1.86g Chorizo
Calories 175kcal 455kcal Chorizo
Calcium 8mg 8mg
Iron 5.03mg 1.59mg Horse meat
Magnesium 25mg 18mg Horse meat
Phosphorus 247mg 150mg Horse meat
Potassium 379mg 398mg Chorizo
Sodium 55mg 1235mg Horse meat
Zinc 3.82mg 3.41mg Horse meat
Copper 0.171mg 0.08mg Horse meat
Manganese 0.022mg 0.04mg Chorizo
Selenium 13.5µg 21.1µg Chorizo
Vitamin E 0.22mg Chorizo
Vitamin D 61IU Chorizo
Vitamin D 1.5µg Chorizo
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg Horse meat
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.63mg Chorizo
Vitamin B2 0.12mg 0.3mg Chorizo
Vitamin B3 4.84mg 5.131mg Chorizo
Vitamin B5 1.12mg Chorizo
Vitamin B6 0.33mg 0.53mg Chorizo
Folate 2µg Chorizo
Vitamin B12 3.16µg 2µg Horse meat
Vitamin K 1.6µg Chorizo
Tryptophan 0.349mg 0.278mg Horse meat
Threonine 1.262mg 1.473mg Chorizo
Isoleucine 1.334mg 2.206mg Chorizo
Leucine 2.232mg 1.708mg Horse meat
Lysine 2.398mg 2.414mg Chorizo
Methionine 0.623mg 0.47mg Horse meat
Phenylalanine 1.157mg 1.149mg Horse meat
Valine 1.458mg 0.914mg Horse meat
Histidine 1.081mg 0.721mg Horse meat
Cholesterol 68mg 88mg Horse meat
Saturated Fat 1.9g 14.38g Horse meat
Monounsaturated Fat 2.12g 18.4g Chorizo
Polyunsaturated fat 0.85g 3.46g Chorizo

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Horse meat Chorizo
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
52%
Horse meat
68%
Chorizo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Horse meat
58%
Chorizo

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Horse meat
Horse meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horse meat
Horse meat contains less Sodium (difference - 1180mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horse meat
Horse meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Horse meat
Horse meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.48g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Horse meat
Horse meat 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. Horse meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175087/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.