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Chorizo vs. Beef sirloin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Chorizo and Beef sirloin

  • Chorizo is higher in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B2, yet Beef sirloin is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B6.
  • Chorizo covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 62% more than Beef sirloin.
  • Chorizo contains 19 times more Sodium than Beef sirloin. While Chorizo contains 1235mg of Sodium, Beef sirloin contains only 66mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Chorizo, pork and beef and Beef, top sirloin, steak, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, broiled.

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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 Manganese +263.6%
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%
Equal in Potassium - 410
Equal in Copper - 0.085
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 60% 13% 65% 36% 162% 93% 27% 6% 116%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 72% 20% 109% 37% 9% 156% 29% 2% 213%
Contains more Manganese +263.6%
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%
Equal in Potassium - 410
Equal in Copper - 0.085

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 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%
Contains more Vitamin E +77.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +75.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.5%
Contains more Folate +400%
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%
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin E +77.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +75.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.5%
Contains more Folate +400%

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

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

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Chorizo Beef sirloin
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
52%
Beef sirloin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Chorizo
65%
Beef sirloin

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. Chorizo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173859/nutrients
  2. Beef sirloin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168636/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.