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Chorizo vs. Brisket — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Chorizo and Brisket

  • Chorizo is higher in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3, yet Brisket is higher in Zinc, Selenium, and Iron.
  • Chorizo covers your daily Sodium needs 52% more than Brisket.
  • Chorizo contains 11 times more Vitamin B1 than Brisket. While Chorizo contains 0.63mg of Vitamin B1, Brisket contains only 0.059mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Brisket is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Chorizo, pork and beef and Beef, brisket, flat half, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, braised.

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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 Potassium +71.6%
Contains more Manganese +300%
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%
Equal in Magnesium - 19
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 5% 92% 14% 75% 21% 7% 183% 34% 2% 148%
Contains more Potassium +71.6%
Contains more Manganese +300%
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%
Equal in Magnesium - 19

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 +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%
Contains more Vitamin E +131.8%
Contains more Folate +350%
Contains more Vitamin K +12.5%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.12
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% 11% 0% 0% 15% 40% 77% 35% 66% 7% 265% 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%
Contains more Vitamin E +131.8%
Contains more Folate +350%
Contains more Vitamin K +12.5%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.12

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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. Chorizo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173859/nutrients
  2. Brisket - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169488/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.