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Beef sirloin vs. Chorizo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Beef sirloin and Chorizo

  • Beef sirloin is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B6, yet Chorizo is higher in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B2.
  • Chorizo covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 62% more than Beef sirloin.
  • Beef sirloin contains 2 times more Selenium than Chorizo. While Beef sirloin contains 38.9µg of Selenium, Chorizo contains only 21.1µg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Beef sirloin is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Beef, top sirloin, steak, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, broiled 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 sirloin
Beef sirloin
9
:
1
Chorizo
Chorizo
Contains more Calcium +175%
Contains more Iron +20.8%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +68.7%
Contains less Sodium -94.7%
Contains more Zinc +67.2%
Contains more Selenium +84.4%
Contains more Manganese +263.6%
Equal in Potassium - 398
Equal in Copper - 0.08
Beef sirloin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 72% 20% 109% 37% 9% 156% 29% 2% 213%
Chorizo
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 60% 13% 65% 36% 162% 93% 27% 6% 116%
Contains more Calcium +175%
Contains more Iron +20.8%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +68.7%
Contains less Sodium -94.7%
Contains more Zinc +67.2%
Contains more Selenium +84.4%
Contains more Manganese +263.6%
Equal in Potassium - 398
Equal in Copper - 0.08

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 sirloin
Beef sirloin
4
:
6
Chorizo
Chorizo
Contains more Vitamin E +77.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +75.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.5%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +615.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +84%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +84.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +36.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +14.3%
Beef sirloin
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 8% 0% 0% 22% 38% 169% 37% 158% 8% 184% 4%
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 Vitamin E +77.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +75.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.5%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +615.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +84%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +84.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +36.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +14.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin
2
:
3
Chorizo
Chorizo
Contains more Protein +27.8%
Contains more Water +99.6%
Contains more Fats +660.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +564.4%
Beef sirloin
31% 5% 64%
Protein: 30.8 g
Fats: 5.03 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 63.58 g
Other: 0.59 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 Protein +27.8%
Contains more Water +99.6%
Contains more Fats +660.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +564.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin
1
:
2
Chorizo
Chorizo
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +817.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1770.3%
Beef sirloin
47% 49% 5%
Saturated Fat: 1.915 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.185 g
Chorizo
40% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: 14.38 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.46 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +817.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1770.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef sirloin Chorizo Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.86g Chorizo
Protein 30.8g 24.1g Beef sirloin
Fats 5.03g 38.27g Chorizo
Carbs 0g 1.86g Chorizo
Calories 177kcal 455kcal Chorizo
Calcium 22mg 8mg Beef sirloin
Iron 1.92mg 1.59mg Beef sirloin
Magnesium 27mg 18mg Beef sirloin
Phosphorus 253mg 150mg Beef sirloin
Potassium 410mg 398mg Beef sirloin
Sodium 66mg 1235mg Beef sirloin
Zinc 5.7mg 3.41mg Beef sirloin
Copper 0.085mg 0.08mg Beef sirloin
Manganese 0.011mg 0.04mg Chorizo
Selenium 38.9µg 21.1µg Beef sirloin
Vitamin E 0.39mg 0.22mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin D 61IU Chorizo
Vitamin D 1.5µg Chorizo
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.63mg Chorizo
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.3mg Chorizo
Vitamin B3 9.001mg 5.131mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B5 0.607mg 1.12mg Chorizo
Vitamin B6 0.681mg 0.53mg Beef sirloin
Folate 10µg 2µg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B12 1.47µg 2µg Chorizo
Vitamin K 1.4µg 1.6µg Chorizo
Tryptophan 0.202mg 0.278mg Chorizo
Threonine 1.23mg 1.473mg Chorizo
Isoleucine 1.401mg 2.206mg Chorizo
Leucine 2.45mg 1.708mg Beef sirloin
Lysine 2.603mg 2.414mg Beef sirloin
Methionine 0.802mg 0.47mg Beef sirloin
Phenylalanine 1.217mg 1.149mg Beef sirloin
Valine 1.528mg 0.914mg Beef sirloin
Histidine 0.983mg 0.721mg Beef sirloin
Cholesterol 81mg 88mg Beef sirloin
Saturated Fat 1.915g 14.38g Beef sirloin
Monounsaturated Fat 2.006g 18.4g Chorizo
Polyunsaturated fat 0.185g 3.46g Chorizo

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Beef sirloin 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%
Beef sirloin
68%
Chorizo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Beef sirloin
58%
Chorizo

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin contains less Sodium (difference - 1169mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.465g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is relatively richer in minerals
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 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. Beef sirloin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168636/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.