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Chorizo vs. Porterhouse steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Chorizo and Porterhouse steak different?

  • Chorizo has more Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B6, however, Porterhouse steak is richer in Iron, Zinc, Vitamin B12, and Phosphorus.
  • Chorizo covers your daily need of Sodium 51% more than Porterhouse steak.
  • Chorizo has 6 times more Vitamin B1 than Porterhouse steak. Chorizo has 0.63mg of Vitamin B1, while Porterhouse steak has 0.099mg.
  • Porterhouse steak contains less Sodium.

Chorizo, pork and beef and Beef, short loin, porterhouse steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, broiled types were used in this article.

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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 +14.3%
Contains more Potassium +33.1%
Contains more Manganese +166.7%
Contains more Iron +84.9%
Contains more Magnesium +22.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.7%
Contains less Sodium -94.7%
Contains more Zinc +33.7%
Contains more Copper +62.5%
Equal in Selenium - 19.6
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 3% 111% 16% 83% 27% 9% 125% 44% 2% 107%
Contains more Calcium +14.3%
Contains more Potassium +33.1%
Contains more Manganese +166.7%
Contains more Iron +84.9%
Contains more Magnesium +22.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.7%
Contains less Sodium -94.7%
Contains more Zinc +33.7%
Contains more Copper +62.5%
Equal in Selenium - 19.6

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 +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +536.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +21.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +256.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +45.2%
Contains more Folate +250%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.18
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% 4% 0% 0% 25% 53% 79% 19% 85% 6% 273% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +536.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +21.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +256.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +45.2%
Contains more Folate +250%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.18

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +98.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +85.8%
Contains more Water +71.6%
Equal in Protein - 23.96
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
24% 19% 55% 2%
Protein: 23.96 g
Fats: 19.27 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 54.66 g
Other: 2.11 g
Contains more Fats +98.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +85.8%
Contains more Water +71.6%
Equal in Protein - 23.96

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +112.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +401.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -49.4%
40% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: 14.38 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.46 g
44% 52% 4%
Saturated Fat: 7.271 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.65 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.69 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +112.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +401.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -49.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chorizo Porterhouse steak Opinion
Net carbs 1.86g 0g Chorizo
Protein 24.1g 23.96g Chorizo
Fats 38.27g 19.27g Chorizo
Carbs 1.86g 0g Chorizo
Calories 455kcal 276kcal Chorizo
Calcium 8mg 7mg Chorizo
Iron 1.59mg 2.94mg Porterhouse steak
Magnesium 18mg 22mg Porterhouse steak
Phosphorus 150mg 193mg Porterhouse steak
Potassium 398mg 299mg Chorizo
Sodium 1235mg 65mg Porterhouse steak
Zinc 3.41mg 4.56mg Porterhouse steak
Copper 0.08mg 0.13mg Porterhouse steak
Manganese 0.04mg 0.015mg Chorizo
Selenium 21.1µg 19.6µg Chorizo
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.18mg Chorizo
Vitamin D 61IU Chorizo
Vitamin D 1.5µg Chorizo
Vitamin B1 0.63mg 0.099mg Chorizo
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.228mg Chorizo
Vitamin B3 5.131mg 4.21mg Chorizo
Vitamin B5 1.12mg 0.314mg Chorizo
Vitamin B6 0.53mg 0.365mg Chorizo
Folate 2µg 7µg Porterhouse steak
Vitamin B12 2µg 2.18µg Porterhouse steak
Vitamin K 1.6µg Chorizo
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.259mg Chorizo
Threonine 1.473mg 1.104mg Chorizo
Isoleucine 2.206mg 1.228mg Chorizo
Leucine 1.708mg 2.105mg Porterhouse steak
Lysine 2.414mg 2.233mg Chorizo
Methionine 0.47mg 0.676mg Porterhouse steak
Phenylalanine 1.149mg 1.033mg Chorizo
Valine 0.914mg 1.288mg Porterhouse steak
Histidine 0.721mg 0.775mg Porterhouse steak
Cholesterol 88mg 67mg Porterhouse steak
Saturated Fat 14.38g 7.271g Porterhouse steak
Monounsaturated Fat 18.4g 8.65g Chorizo
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g 0.69g Chorizo

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chorizo Porterhouse steak
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
45%
Porterhouse steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Chorizo
52%
Porterhouse steak

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Porterhouse steak
Porterhouse steak contains less Sodium (difference - 1170mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Porterhouse steak
Porterhouse steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Porterhouse steak
Porterhouse steak is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.109g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Porterhouse steak
Porterhouse steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chorizo
Chorizo is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Porterhouse steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169459/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.