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Pheasant vs. Chorizo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between pheasant and chorizo

  • Pheasant has more vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and phosphorus; however, chorizo has more vitamin B12, vitamin B1, zinc, vitamin B2, and vitamin D.
  • Chorizo's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 53% more.
  • Pheasant has 2 times more Phosphorus than chorizo. Pheasant has 242mg of Phosphorus, while chorizo has 150mg.
  • Pheasant is lower in saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Pheasant, cooked, total edible 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 4.8% 24% 54% 28% 37% 104% 5.6% 0% 113%
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 +22.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +61.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +46.9%
Contains more IronIron +11.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +148.9%
~equal in Copper ~0.08mg
~equal in Selenium ~21.1µg

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.
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 7.7% 11% 5.4% 6% 18% 42% 141% 0% 173% 90% 12% 3.8% 47%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +22.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +46.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +41.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +206.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +150%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +650%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +800%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +177.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +12.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
32% 12% 54%
Protein: 32.4 g
Fats: 12.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 54.2 g
Other: 1.3 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 +34.4%
Contains more WaterWater +70.2%
Contains more FatsFats +216.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +201.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
36% 52% 11%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.908 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.627 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.185 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 -72.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +227%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +192%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pheasant Chorizo Opinion
Calories 239kcal 455kcal Chorizo
Protein 32.4g 24.1g Pheasant
Fats 12.1g 38.27g Chorizo
Vitamin C 2.3mg 0mg Pheasant
Net carbs 0g 1.86g Chorizo
Carbs 0g 1.86g Chorizo
Cholesterol 89mg 88mg Chorizo
Vitamin D 7IU 61IU Chorizo
Magnesium 22mg 18mg Pheasant
Calcium 16mg 8mg Pheasant
Potassium 271mg 398mg Chorizo
Iron 1.43mg 1.59mg Chorizo
Copper 0.084mg 0.08mg Pheasant
Zinc 1.37mg 3.41mg Chorizo
Phosphorus 242mg 150mg Pheasant
Sodium 43mg 1235mg Pheasant
Vitamin A 190IU 0IU Pheasant
Vitamin A 57µg 0µg Pheasant
Vitamin E 0.27mg 0.22mg Pheasant
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1.5µg Chorizo
Manganese 0.04mg Chorizo
Selenium 20.7µg 21.1µg Chorizo
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.63mg Chorizo
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.3mg Chorizo
Vitamin B3 7.53mg 5.131mg Pheasant
Vitamin B5 1.12mg Chorizo
Vitamin B6 0.75mg 0.53mg Pheasant
Vitamin B12 0.72µg 2µg Chorizo
Vitamin K 4.9µg 1.6µg Pheasant
Folate 5µg 2µg Pheasant
Choline 85.8mg 96.7mg Chorizo
Saturated Fat 3.908g 14.38g Pheasant
Monounsaturated Fat 5.627g 18.4g Chorizo
Polyunsaturated fat 1.185g 3.46g Chorizo
Tryptophan 0.278mg Chorizo
Threonine 1.473mg Chorizo
Isoleucine 2.206mg Chorizo
Leucine 1.708mg Chorizo
Lysine 2.414mg Chorizo
Methionine 0.47mg Chorizo
Phenylalanine 1.149mg Chorizo
Valine 0.914mg Chorizo
Histidine 0.721mg Chorizo

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pheasant 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
43%
Pheasant
67%
Chorizo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Pheasant
58%
Chorizo

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pheasant
Pheasant contains less Sodium (difference - 1192mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pheasant
Pheasant is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.472g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pheasant
Pheasant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Pheasant - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169903/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.