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Beefsteak vs. Chorizo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Beefsteak and Chorizo

  • Beefsteak has more Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus, however, Chorizo is higher in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B5.
  • Chorizo covers your daily need of Sodium 51% more than Beefsteak.
  • Beefsteak has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beef, loin, top loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, select, cooked, grilled 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 Calcium +175%
Contains more Magnesium +27.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +42%
Contains less Sodium -95.4%
Contains more Zinc +42.2%
Contains more Selenium +36.5%
Contains more Potassium +17.1%
Contains more Manganese +344.4%
Equal in Iron - 1.59
Equal in Copper - 0.08
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 62% 17% 92% 30% 8% 133% 25% 2% 158%
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 Magnesium +27.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +42%
Contains less Sodium -95.4%
Contains more Zinc +42.2%
Contains more Selenium +36.5%
Contains more Potassium +17.1%
Contains more Manganese +344.4%
Equal in Iron - 1.59
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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +104.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +36%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +10.4%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +707.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +44.9%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.53
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.6
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 10% 0% 0% 20% 33% 131% 32% 135% 6% 173% 4%
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 +104.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +36%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +10.4%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +707.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +44.9%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.53
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.6

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +10.9%
Contains more Water +82%
Contains more Fats +153.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +1766.7%
Equal in Protein - 24.1
27% 15% 58%
Protein: 26.72 g
Fats: 15.11 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.96 g
Other: 0.21 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 +10.9%
Contains more Water +82%
Contains more Fats +153.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +1766.7%
Equal in Protein - 24.1

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +192.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +517.9%
46% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 5.951 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.298 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.56 g
40% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: 14.38 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.46 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +192.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +517.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beefsteak Chorizo Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.86g Chorizo
Protein 26.72g 24.1g Beefsteak
Fats 15.11g 38.27g Chorizo
Carbs 0g 1.86g Chorizo
Calories 250kcal 455kcal Chorizo
Calcium 22mg 8mg Beefsteak
Iron 1.63mg 1.59mg Beefsteak
Magnesium 23mg 18mg Beefsteak
Phosphorus 213mg 150mg Beefsteak
Potassium 340mg 398mg Chorizo
Sodium 57mg 1235mg Beefsteak
Zinc 4.85mg 3.41mg Beefsteak
Copper 0.073mg 0.08mg Chorizo
Manganese 0.009mg 0.04mg Chorizo
Selenium 28.8µg 21.1µg Beefsteak
Vitamin E 0.45mg 0.22mg Beefsteak
Vitamin D 61IU Chorizo
Vitamin D 1.5µg Chorizo
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.63mg Chorizo
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.3mg Chorizo
Vitamin B3 6.978mg 5.131mg Beefsteak
Vitamin B5 0.527mg 1.12mg Chorizo
Vitamin B6 0.585mg 0.53mg Beefsteak
Folate 8µg 2µg Beefsteak
Vitamin B12 1.38µg 2µg Chorizo
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1.6µg
Tryptophan 0.173mg 0.278mg Chorizo
Threonine 1.054mg 1.473mg Chorizo
Isoleucine 1.201mg 2.206mg Chorizo
Leucine 2.099mg 1.708mg Beefsteak
Lysine 2.23mg 2.414mg Chorizo
Methionine 0.687mg 0.47mg Beefsteak
Phenylalanine 1.042mg 1.149mg Chorizo
Valine 1.309mg 0.914mg Beefsteak
Histidine 0.842mg 0.721mg Beefsteak
Cholesterol 79mg 88mg Beefsteak
Saturated Fat 5.951g 14.38g Beefsteak
Monounsaturated Fat 6.298g 18.4g Chorizo
Polyunsaturated fat 0.56g 3.46g Chorizo

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Beefsteak 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
45%
Beefsteak
68%
Chorizo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Beefsteak
58%
Chorizo

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak contains less Sodium (difference - 1178mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.429g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
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. Beefsteak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168720/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.