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Porterhouse steak vs. Chorizo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Porterhouse steak and Chorizo different?

  • Porterhouse steak has more Iron, Zinc, Vitamin B12, and Phosphorus, however, Chorizo is richer in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B6.
  • Chorizo covers your daily need of Sodium 51% more than Porterhouse steak.
  • Porterhouse steak has 2 times more Iron than Chorizo. Porterhouse steak has 2.94mg of Iron, while Chorizo has 1.59mg.
  • Porterhouse steak contains less Cholesterol.

Beef, short loin, porterhouse steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, broiled and Chorizo, pork and beef 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 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%
Contains more Calcium +14.3%
Contains more Potassium +33.1%
Contains more Manganese +166.7%
Equal in Selenium - 21.1
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 111% 16% 83% 27% 9% 125% 44% 2% 107%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 60% 13% 65% 36% 162% 93% 27% 6% 116%
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%
Contains more Calcium +14.3%
Contains more Potassium +33.1%
Contains more Manganese +166.7%
Equal in Selenium - 21.1

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 Folate +250%
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%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2
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%
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%
Contains more Folate +250%
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%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +71.6%
Contains more Fats +98.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +85.8%
Equal in Protein - 24.1
24% 19% 55% 2%
Protein: 23.96 g
Fats: 19.27 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 54.66 g
Other: 2.11 g
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
Contains more Water +71.6%
Contains more Fats +98.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +85.8%
Equal in Protein - 24.1

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Porterhouse steak Chorizo
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
45%
Porterhouse steak
68%
Chorizo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Porterhouse steak
58%
Chorizo

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. Porterhouse steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169459/nutrients
  2. Chorizo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173859/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.