Rib eye steak vs. Chorizo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Rib eye steak and Chorizo?
- Rib eye steak is richer in Zinc, Selenium, and Iron, while Chorizo is higher in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, Vitamin D, and Choline.
- Chorizo's daily need coverage for Sodium is 51% higher.
- Chorizo has 2 times less Zinc than Rib eye steak. Rib eye steak has 5.91mg of Zinc, while Chorizo has 3.41mg.
- Rib eye steak is lower in Saturated Fat.
We used Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip-on, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled and Chorizo, pork and beef types in this comparison.
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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
+37.5%
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Iron
+40.9%
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Magnesium
+22.2%
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Sodium
-95.6%
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Zinc
+73.3%
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Manganese
+100%
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Selenium
+40.8%
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Potassium
+53.1%
Equal in Phosphorus - 150
Equal in Copper - 0.08
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Calcium
+37.5%
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Iron
+40.9%
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Magnesium
+22.2%
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Sodium
-95.6%
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Zinc
+73.3%
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Manganese
+100%
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Selenium
+40.8%
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Potassium
+53.1%
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
+200%
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Vitamin E
+120%
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Vitamin D
+650%
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Vitamin B1
+787.3%
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Vitamin B5
+109%
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Vitamin B6
+11.1%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.3
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 5.131
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.6
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Folate
+200%
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Vitamin E
+120%
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Vitamin D
+650%
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Vitamin B1
+787.3%
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Vitamin B5
+109%
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Vitamin B6
+11.1%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.3
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 5.131
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.6
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Water
+71.1%
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Fats
+75.5%
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Carbs
+∞%
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Other
+39100%
Equal in Protein - 24.1
Protein:
23.69 g
Fats:
21.81 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
54.49 g
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0.01 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
+71.1%
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Fats
+75.5%
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+39100%
Equal in Protein - 24.1
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-32.7%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+74.9%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+236.9%
Saturated Fat:
9.684 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
10.519 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.027 g
Saturated Fat:
14.38 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
3.46 g
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Saturated Fat
-32.7%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+74.9%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+236.9%
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 0g | 1.86g |
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| Protein | 23.69g | 24.1g |
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| Fats | 21.81g | 38.27g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 1.86g |
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| Calories | 291kcal | 455kcal |
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| Calcium | 11mg | 8mg |
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| Iron | 2.24mg | 1.59mg |
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| Magnesium | 22mg | 18mg |
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| Phosphorus | 152mg | 150mg |
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| Potassium | 260mg | 398mg |
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| Sodium | 54mg | 1235mg |
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| Zinc | 5.91mg | 3.41mg |
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| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.08mg | |
| Manganese | 0.08mg | 0.04mg |
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| Selenium | 29.7µg | 21.1µg |
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| Vitamin A | 25IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 8µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 0.22mg |
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| Vitamin D | 7IU | 61IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.071mg | 0.63mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.287mg | 0.3mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.908mg | 5.131mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.536mg | 1.12mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.477mg | 0.53mg |
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| Folate | 6µg | 2µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.1µg | 2µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1.6µg | |
| Tryptophan | 0.265mg | 0.278mg |
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| Threonine | 1.116mg | 1.473mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.103mg | 2.206mg |
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| Leucine | 2.041mg | 1.708mg |
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| Lysine | 2.269mg | 2.414mg |
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| Methionine | 0.641mg | 0.47mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.95mg | 1.149mg |
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| Valine | 1.184mg | 0.914mg |
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| Histidine | 0.888mg | 0.721mg |
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| Cholesterol | 80mg | 88mg |
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| Trans Fat | 1.478g |
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| Saturated Fat | 9.684g | 14.38g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.014g | 0g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 10.519g | 18.4g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.027g | 3.46g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.7g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.038g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.024g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rib eye steak contains less Sodium (difference - 1181mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rib eye steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rib eye steak is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.696g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rib eye steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rib eye steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Chorizo is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chorizo is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)