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Roast beef vs. Chorizo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Roast beef and Chorizo

  • Roast beef has more Phosphorus, and Potassium, however, Chorizo has more Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B5, Vitamin D, and Choline.
  • Chorizo's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 65% more.
  • Roast beef has 2 times more Potassium than Chorizo. Roast beef has 647mg of Potassium, while Chorizo has 398mg.
  • Roast beef is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Roast beef, deli style, prepackaged, sliced 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.
Contains more Iron +28.9%
Contains more Magnesium +11.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +61.3%
Contains more Potassium +62.6%
Contains less Sodium -30.9%
Contains more Calcium +60%
Contains more Manganese +166.7%
Contains more Selenium +43.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 18
Equal in Zinc - 3.41
Equal in Copper - 0.08
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 77% 15% 104% 58% 112% 88% 29% 2% 81%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 60% 13% 65% 36% 162% 93% 27% 6% 116%
Contains more Iron +28.9%
Contains more Magnesium +11.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +61.3%
Contains more Potassium +62.6%
Contains less Sodium -30.9%
Contains more Calcium +60%
Contains more Manganese +166.7%
Contains more Selenium +43.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 18
Equal in Zinc - 3.41
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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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +122.7%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1365.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +40.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +97.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15.2%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 5.131
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.6
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 10% 0% 0% 11% 50% 105% 34% 107% 4% 256% 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% 5% 45% 0% 158% 70% 97% 68% 123% 2% 251% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +122.7%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1365.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +40.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +97.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15.2%
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
Contains more Water +131.5%
Contains more Protein +29.4%
Contains more Fats +937.1%
Contains more Carbs +190.6%
Contains more Other +17.7%
19% 4% 74% 3%
Protein: 18.62 g
Fats: 3.69 g
Carbs: 0.64 g
Water: 73.72 g
Other: 3.33 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 +131.5%
Contains more Protein +29.4%
Contains more Fats +937.1%
Contains more Carbs +190.6%
Contains more Other +17.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1109.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1181.5%
42% 49% 9%
Saturated Fat: 1.318 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.27 g
40% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: 14.38 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.46 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1109.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1181.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Roast beef Chorizo Opinion
Net carbs 0.64g 1.86g Chorizo
Protein 18.62g 24.1g Chorizo
Fats 3.69g 38.27g Chorizo
Carbs 0.64g 1.86g Chorizo
Calories 115kcal 455kcal Chorizo
Sugar 0.29g 0g Chorizo
Calcium 5mg 8mg Chorizo
Iron 2.05mg 1.59mg Roast beef
Magnesium 20mg 18mg Roast beef
Phosphorus 242mg 150mg Roast beef
Potassium 647mg 398mg Roast beef
Sodium 853mg 1235mg Roast beef
Zinc 3.2mg 3.41mg Chorizo
Copper 0.086mg 0.08mg Roast beef
Manganese 0.015mg 0.04mg Chorizo
Selenium 14.7µg 21.1µg Chorizo
Vitamin A 11IU 0IU Roast beef
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 0µg Roast beef
Vitamin E 0.49mg 0.22mg Roast beef
Vitamin D 1IU 61IU Chorizo
Vitamin D 0µg 1.5µg Chorizo
Vitamin B1 0.043mg 0.63mg Chorizo
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.3mg Chorizo
Vitamin B3 5.581mg 5.131mg Roast beef
Vitamin B5 0.566mg 1.12mg Chorizo
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 0.53mg Chorizo
Folate 5µg 2µg Roast beef
Vitamin B12 2.04µg 2µg Roast beef
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1.6µg
Tryptophan 0.278mg Chorizo
Threonine 1.473mg Chorizo
Isoleucine 2.206mg Chorizo
Leucine 1.708mg Chorizo
Lysine 2.414mg Chorizo
Methionine 0.47mg Chorizo
Phenylalanine 1.149mg Chorizo
Valine 0.914mg Chorizo
Histidine 0.721mg Chorizo
Cholesterol 51mg 88mg Roast beef
Trans Fat 0.148g Chorizo
Saturated Fat 1.318g 14.38g Roast beef
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Roast beef
Omega-3 - EPA 0.007g 0g Roast beef
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g 0g Roast beef
Monounsaturated Fat 1.521g 18.4g Chorizo
Polyunsaturated fat 0.27g 3.46g Chorizo
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Roast beef
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.14g Roast beef
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Roast beef
Omega-3 - ALA 0.017g Roast beef
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g Roast beef

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Roast beef 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
48%
Roast beef
68%
Chorizo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Roast beef
58%
Chorizo

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Roast beef
Roast beef contains less Sodium (difference - 382mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roast beef
Roast beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Roast beef
Roast beef is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.062g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roast beef
Roast beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.29g)
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.
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. Roast beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174570/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.

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