Beef sirloin vs. Chorizo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Beef sirloin and Chorizo
- Beef sirloin is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B6, yet Chorizo is higher in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B2.
- Chorizo covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 62% more than Beef sirloin.
- Beef sirloin contains 2 times more Selenium than Chorizo. While Beef sirloin contains 38.9µg of Selenium, Chorizo contains only 21.1µg.
- The amount of Saturated Fat in Beef sirloin is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Beef, top sirloin, steak, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, broiled 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +50% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +175% |
| Contains more IronIron | +20.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +67.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +68.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +84.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +263.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +77.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +75.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +28.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +400% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +21.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +615.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +84% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +84.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +36.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +14.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
30.8 g
Fats:
5.03 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
63.58 g
Other:
0.59 g
Protein:
24.1 g
Fats:
38.27 g
Carbs:
1.86 g
Water:
31.85 g
Other:
3.92 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +27.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +99.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +660.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +564.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
1.915 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
2.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.185 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
14.38 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.46 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -86.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +817.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1770.3% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 177kcal | 455kcal |
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| Protein | 30.8g | 24.1g |
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| Fats | 5.03g | 38.27g |
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| Net carbs | 0g | 1.86g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 1.86g |
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| Cholesterol | 81mg | 88mg |
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| Vitamin D | 61IU |
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| Magnesium | 27mg | 18mg |
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| Calcium | 22mg | 8mg |
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| Potassium | 410mg | 398mg |
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| Iron | 1.92mg | 1.59mg |
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| Copper | 0.085mg | 0.08mg |
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| Zinc | 5.7mg | 3.41mg |
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| Phosphorus | 253mg | 150mg |
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| Sodium | 66mg | 1235mg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.39mg | 0.22mg |
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| Vitamin D | 1.5µg |
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| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.04mg |
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| Selenium | 38.9µg | 21.1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.088mg | 0.63mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.163mg | 0.3mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 9.001mg | 5.131mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.607mg | 1.12mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.681mg | 0.53mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.47µg | 2µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.4µg | 1.6µg |
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| Folate | 10µg | 2µg |
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| Choline | 117.3mg | 96.7mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.915g | 14.38g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.006g | 18.4g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.185g | 3.46g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.202mg | 0.278mg |
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| Threonine | 1.23mg | 1.473mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.401mg | 2.206mg |
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| Leucine | 2.45mg | 1.708mg |
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| Lysine | 2.603mg | 2.414mg |
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| Methionine | 0.802mg | 0.47mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.217mg | 1.149mg |
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| Valine | 1.528mg | 0.914mg |
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| Histidine | 0.983mg | 0.721mg |
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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
53%
67%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
58%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef sirloin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef sirloin contains less Sodium (difference - 1169mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef sirloin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.465g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef sirloin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef sirloin is relatively richer in minerals
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 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.