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Brisket vs. Chorizo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Brisket and Chorizo

  • Brisket is higher in Zinc, Selenium, and Iron, yet Chorizo is higher in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3.
  • Chorizo covers your daily Sodium needs 52% more than Brisket.
  • Brisket contains 2 times more Zinc than Chorizo. While Brisket contains 6.69mg of Zinc, Chorizo contains only 3.41mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Brisket is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Beef, brisket, flat half, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, braised 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 +100%
Contains more Iron +52.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.7%
Contains less Sodium -96.1%
Contains more Zinc +96.2%
Contains more Copper +25%
Contains more Selenium +28.4%
Contains more Potassium +71.6%
Contains more Manganese +300%
Equal in Magnesium - 18
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 92% 14% 75% 21% 7% 183% 34% 2% 148%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 60% 13% 65% 36% 162% 93% 27% 6% 116%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +52.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.7%
Contains less Sodium -96.1%
Contains more Zinc +96.2%
Contains more Copper +25%
Contains more Selenium +28.4%
Contains more Potassium +71.6%
Contains more Manganese +300%
Equal in Magnesium - 18

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 +131.8%
Contains more Folate +350%
Contains more Vitamin K +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +967.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +75.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +25.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +97.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +87.9%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 11% 0% 0% 15% 40% 77% 35% 66% 7% 265% 5%
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 +131.8%
Contains more Folate +350%
Contains more Vitamin K +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +967.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +75.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +25.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +97.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +87.9%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +19.6%
Contains more Water +64.8%
Contains more Fats +107.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +1300%
29% 18% 52%
Protein: 28.82 g
Fats: 18.42 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 52.48 g
Other: 0.28 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 +19.6%
Contains more Water +64.8%
Contains more Fats +107.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +1300%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -49.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +131.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +408.1%
46% 50% 4%
Saturated Fat: 7.305 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.934 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.681 g
40% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: 14.38 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.46 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -49.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +131.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +408.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brisket Chorizo Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.86g Chorizo
Protein 28.82g 24.1g Brisket
Fats 18.42g 38.27g Chorizo
Carbs 0g 1.86g Chorizo
Calories 289kcal 455kcal Chorizo
Calcium 16mg 8mg Brisket
Iron 2.43mg 1.59mg Brisket
Magnesium 19mg 18mg Brisket
Phosphorus 175mg 150mg Brisket
Potassium 232mg 398mg Chorizo
Sodium 48mg 1235mg Brisket
Zinc 6.69mg 3.41mg Brisket
Copper 0.1mg 0.08mg Brisket
Manganese 0.01mg 0.04mg Chorizo
Selenium 27.1µg 21.1µg Brisket
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0.22mg Brisket
Vitamin D 61IU Chorizo
Vitamin D 1.5µg Chorizo
Vitamin B1 0.059mg 0.63mg Chorizo
Vitamin B2 0.171mg 0.3mg Chorizo
Vitamin B3 4.087mg 5.131mg Chorizo
Vitamin B5 0.568mg 1.12mg Chorizo
Vitamin B6 0.282mg 0.53mg Chorizo
Folate 9µg 2µg Brisket
Vitamin B12 2.12µg 2µg Brisket
Vitamin K 1.8µg 1.6µg Brisket
Tryptophan 0.181mg 0.278mg Chorizo
Threonine 1.101mg 1.473mg Chorizo
Isoleucine 1.253mg 2.206mg Chorizo
Leucine 2.192mg 1.708mg Brisket
Lysine 2.328mg 2.414mg Chorizo
Methionine 0.717mg 0.47mg Brisket
Phenylalanine 1.088mg 1.149mg Chorizo
Valine 1.367mg 0.914mg Brisket
Histidine 0.879mg 0.721mg Brisket
Cholesterol 106mg 88mg Chorizo
Saturated Fat 7.305g 14.38g Brisket
Monounsaturated Fat 7.934g 18.4g Chorizo
Polyunsaturated fat 0.681g 3.46g Chorizo

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brisket 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
43%
Brisket
68%
Chorizo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Brisket
58%
Chorizo

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Chorizo
Chorizo is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brisket
Brisket contains less Sodium (difference - 1187mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brisket
Brisket is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.075g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brisket
Brisket is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brisket
Brisket 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 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. Brisket - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169488/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.