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Chorizo vs. Beef ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Chorizo and Beef ribs

  • Chorizo is higher in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2, yet Beef ribs are higher in Zinc, Vitamin B12, and Iron.
  • Chorizo covers your daily Sodium needs 51% more than Beef ribs.
  • Chorizo contains 9 times more Vitamin B1 than Beef ribs. While Chorizo contains 0.63mg of Vitamin B1, Beef ribs contain only 0.07mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Beef ribs are lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Chorizo, pork and beef and Beef, rib, large end (ribs 6-9), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, choice, cooked, roasted.

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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.
Chorizo
Chorizo
2
:
8
Beef ribs
Beef ribs
Contains more Potassium +37.2%
Contains more Manganese +207.7%
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%
Equal in Copper - 0.088
Equal in Selenium - 21.2
Chorizo
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 60% 13% 65% 36% 162% 93% 27% 6% 116%
Beef ribs
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 88% 15% 74% 26% 9% 158% 30% 2% 116%
Contains more Potassium +37.2%
Contains more Manganese +207.7%
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%
Equal in Copper - 0.088
Equal in Selenium - 21.2

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.
Chorizo
Chorizo
8
:
2
Beef ribs
Beef ribs
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%
Contains more Folate +250%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +16.5%
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%
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%
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%
Contains more Folate +250%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +16.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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. Chorizo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173859/nutrients
  2. Beef ribs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170619/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.