Ground beef vs. Chorizo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Ground beef and Chorizo
- Ground beef is richer in Zinc, Vitamin B12, and Iron, yet Chorizo is richer in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin D.
- Daily need coverage for Sodium from Chorizo is 51% higher.
- Ground beef contains 2 times more Zinc than Chorizo. Ground beef contains 5.84mg of Zinc, while Chorizo contains 3.41mg.
- Ground beef contains less Saturated Fat.
Food types used in this article are Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked 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.
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Calcium
+312.5%
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Iron
+42.8%
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Phosphorus
+10.7%
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Sodium
-94.1%
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Zinc
+71.3%
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Potassium
+65.1%
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Manganese
+344.4%
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Selenium
+10.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 18
Equal in Phosphorus - 150
Equal in Copper - 0.08
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Calcium
+312.5%
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Iron
+42.8%
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Phosphorus
+10.7%
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Sodium
-94.1%
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Zinc
+71.3%
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Potassium
+65.1%
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Manganese
+344.4%
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Selenium
+10.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 18
Equal in Phosphorus - 150
Equal in Copper - 0.08
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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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Folate
+250%
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Vitamin B12
+24.5%
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Vitamin K
+81.3%
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Vitamin E
+83.3%
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Vitamin D
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+1135.3%
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Vitamin B2
+75.4%
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Vitamin B3
+27.4%
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Vitamin B5
+118.8%
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Vitamin B6
+70.4%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Folate
+250%
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Vitamin B12
+24.5%
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Vitamin K
+81.3%
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Vitamin E
+83.3%
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Vitamin D
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+1135.3%
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Vitamin B2
+75.4%
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Vitamin B3
+27.4%
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Vitamin B5
+118.8%
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Vitamin B6
+70.4%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Water
+83.3%
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Fats
+149%
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+64%
Equal in Protein - 24.1
Protein:
23.87 g
Fats:
15.37 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
58.37 g
Other:
2.39 g
Protein:
24.1 g
Fats:
38.27 g
Carbs:
1.86 g
Water:
31.85 g
Other:
3.92 g
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Water
+83.3%
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Fats
+149%
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+64%
Equal in Protein - 24.1
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-57.8%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+151.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+748%
Saturated Fat:
6.073 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.408 g
Saturated Fat:
14.38 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
3.46 g
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Saturated Fat
-57.8%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+151.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+748%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 0g | 1.86g |
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| Protein | 23.87g | 24.1g |
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| Fats | 15.37g | 38.27g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 1.86g |
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| Calories | 241kcal | 455kcal |
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| Calcium | 33mg | 8mg |
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| Iron | 2.27mg | 1.59mg |
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| Magnesium | 17mg | 18mg |
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| Phosphorus | 166mg | 150mg |
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| Potassium | 241mg | 398mg |
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| Sodium | 73mg | 1235mg |
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| Zinc | 5.84mg | 3.41mg |
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| Copper | 0.079mg | 0.08mg |
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| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0.04mg |
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| Selenium | 19.1µg | 21.1µg |
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| Vitamin A | 9IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 3µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 0.22mg |
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| Vitamin D | 2IU | 61IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0µg | 1.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.051mg | 0.63mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.171mg | 0.3mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.026mg | 5.131mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.512mg | 1.12mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.311mg | 0.53mg |
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| Folate | 7µg | 2µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.49µg | 2µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.9µg | 1.6µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.121mg | 0.278mg |
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| Threonine | 0.923mg | 1.473mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.055mg | 2.206mg |
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| Leucine | 1.861mg | 1.708mg |
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| Lysine | 1.976mg | 2.414mg |
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| Methionine | 0.614mg | 0.47mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.931mg | 1.149mg |
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| Valine | 1.172mg | 0.914mg |
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| Histidine | 0.775mg | 0.721mg |
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| Cholesterol | 88mg | 88mg | |
| Trans Fat | 1.173g |
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| Saturated Fat | 6.073g | 14.38g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 7.322g | 18.4g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.408g | 3.46g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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58%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground beef contains less Sodium (difference - 1162mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ground beef is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.307g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Chorizo is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (88 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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