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Beef ribs vs. Chorizo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Beef ribs and Chorizo

  • Beef ribs are higher in Zinc, Vitamin B12, and Iron, yet Chorizo is higher in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2.
  • Chorizo covers your daily Sodium needs 51% more than Beef ribs.
  • Beef ribs contain 2 times more Zinc than Chorizo. While Beef ribs contain 5.76mg of Zinc, Chorizo contains only 3.41mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Beef ribs are lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Beef, rib, large end (ribs 6-9), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, choice, 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.
Beef ribs
Beef ribs
8
:
2
Chorizo
Chorizo
Contains more Calcium +25%
Contains more Iron +46.5%
Contains more Magnesium +11.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.7%
Contains less Sodium -94.8%
Contains more Zinc +68.9%
Contains more Potassium +37.2%
Contains more Manganese +207.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 18
Equal in Copper - 0.08
Equal in Selenium - 21.1
Beef ribs
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 88% 15% 74% 26% 9% 158% 30% 2% 116%
Chorizo
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 60% 13% 65% 36% 162% 93% 27% 6% 116%
Contains more Calcium +25%
Contains more Iron +46.5%
Contains more Magnesium +11.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.7%
Contains less Sodium -94.8%
Contains more Zinc +68.9%
Contains more Potassium +37.2%
Contains more Manganese +207.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 18
Equal in Copper - 0.08
Equal in Selenium - 21.1

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.
Beef ribs
Beef ribs
2
:
8
Chorizo
Chorizo
Contains more Folate +250%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +16.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +800%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +41%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +202.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +130.4%
Beef ribs
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% 18% 44% 69% 23% 54% 6% 292% 0%
Chorizo
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 Folate +250%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +16.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +800%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +41%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +202.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +130.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beef ribs
Beef ribs
1
:
4
Chorizo
Chorizo
Contains more Water +44.7%
Contains more Fats +25.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +542.6%
Equal in Protein - 24.1
Beef ribs
23% 30% 46%
Protein: 22.8 g
Fats: 30.49 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 46.1 g
Other: 0.61 g
Chorizo
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 +44.7%
Contains more Fats +25.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +542.6%
Equal in Protein - 24.1

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beef ribs
Beef ribs
1
:
2
Chorizo
Chorizo
Contains less Saturated Fat -14.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +41.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +229.5%
Beef ribs
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 12.29 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 13.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.05 g
Chorizo
40% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: 14.38 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.46 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -14.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +41.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +229.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef ribs Chorizo Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.86g Chorizo
Protein 22.8g 24.1g Chorizo
Fats 30.49g 38.27g Chorizo
Carbs 0g 1.86g Chorizo
Calories 372kcal 455kcal Chorizo
Calcium 10mg 8mg Beef ribs
Iron 2.33mg 1.59mg Beef ribs
Magnesium 20mg 18mg Beef ribs
Phosphorus 172mg 150mg Beef ribs
Potassium 290mg 398mg Chorizo
Sodium 64mg 1235mg Beef ribs
Zinc 5.76mg 3.41mg Beef ribs
Copper 0.088mg 0.08mg Beef ribs
Manganese 0.013mg 0.04mg Chorizo
Selenium 21.2µg 21.1µg Beef ribs
Vitamin E 0.22mg Chorizo
Vitamin D 61IU Chorizo
Vitamin D 1.5µg Chorizo
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.63mg Chorizo
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.3mg Chorizo
Vitamin B3 3.64mg 5.131mg Chorizo
Vitamin B5 0.37mg 1.12mg Chorizo
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.53mg Chorizo
Folate 7µg 2µg Beef ribs
Vitamin B12 2.33µg 2µg Beef ribs
Vitamin K 1.6µg Chorizo
Tryptophan 0.255mg 0.278mg Chorizo
Threonine 0.996mg 1.473mg Chorizo
Isoleucine 1.025mg 2.206mg Chorizo
Leucine 1.802mg 1.708mg Beef ribs
Lysine 1.897mg 2.414mg Chorizo
Methionine 0.584mg 0.47mg Beef ribs
Phenylalanine 0.89mg 1.149mg Chorizo
Valine 1.109mg 0.914mg Beef ribs
Histidine 0.781mg 0.721mg Beef ribs
Cholesterol 85mg 88mg Beef ribs
Saturated Fat 12.29g 14.38g Beef ribs
Monounsaturated Fat 13.04g 18.4g Chorizo
Polyunsaturated fat 1.05g 3.46g Chorizo

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Beef ribs 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
42%
Beef ribs
68%
Chorizo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Beef ribs
58%
Chorizo

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chorizo
Chorizo is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 1171mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.09g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Beef ribs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170619/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.