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Beef vs. Chorizo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Beef and Chorizo?

  • Beef is richer in Vitamin B12, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, and Selenium, while Chorizo is higher in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin D.
  • Beef's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 92% higher.
  • Chorizo has 2 times less Iron than Beef. Beef has 3.04mg of Iron, while Chorizo has 1.59mg.
  • Beef is lower in Saturated Fat.

We used Beef, loin, tenderloin roast, separable lean only, boneless, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, roasted 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.
Beef
7
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Contains more Calcium +62.5%
Contains more Iron +91.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +72.7%
Contains less Sodium -95.6%
Contains more Copper +21.3%
Contains more Selenium +20.4%
Contains more Magnesium +28.6%
Contains more Potassium +13.1%
Contains more Manganese +344.4%
Equal in Zinc - 3.41
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 114% 10% 111% 32% 8% 101% 33% 2% 139%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 60% 13% 65% 36% 162% 93% 27% 6% 116%
Contains more Calcium +62.5%
Contains more Iron +91.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +72.7%
Contains less Sodium -95.6%
Contains more Copper +21.3%
Contains more Selenium +20.4%
Contains more Magnesium +28.6%
Contains more Potassium +13.1%
Contains more Manganese +344.4%
Equal in Zinc - 3.41

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.
Beef
7
:
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +26.2%
Contains more Folate +250%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +110.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +751.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +132.8%
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% 5% 3% 0% 19% 93% 108% 29% 155% 6% 527% 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 +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +26.2%
Contains more Folate +250%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +110.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +751.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +132.8%
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.6

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beef
2
:
Contains more Protein +14.3%
Contains more Water +106.3%
Contains more Fats +485.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +1860%
28% 7% 66%
Protein: 27.55 g
Fats: 6.54 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.71 g
Other: 0.2 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 Protein +14.3%
Contains more Water +106.3%
Contains more Fats +485.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +1860%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beef
1
:
Contains less Saturated Fat -82%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +573%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +550.4%
44% 47% 9%
Saturated Fat: 2.595 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.734 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.532 g
40% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: 14.38 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.46 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -82%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +573%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +550.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Beef 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 Beef Chorizo Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.86g Chorizo
Protein 27.55g 24.1g Beef
Fats 6.54g 38.27g Chorizo
Carbs 0g 1.86g Chorizo
Calories 169kcal 455kcal Chorizo
Calcium 13mg 8mg Beef
Iron 3.04mg 1.59mg Beef
Magnesium 14mg 18mg Chorizo
Phosphorus 259mg 150mg Beef
Potassium 352mg 398mg Chorizo
Sodium 54mg 1235mg Beef
Zinc 3.7mg 3.41mg Beef
Copper 0.097mg 0.08mg Beef
Manganese 0.009mg 0.04mg Chorizo
Selenium 25.4µg 21.1µg Beef
Vitamin A 6IU 0IU Beef
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 0µg Beef
Vitamin E 0.25mg 0.22mg Beef
Vitamin D 3IU 61IU Chorizo
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1.5µg Chorizo
Vitamin B1 0.074mg 0.63mg Chorizo
Vitamin B2 0.4mg 0.3mg Beef
Vitamin B3 5.76mg 5.131mg Beef
Vitamin B5 0.481mg 1.12mg Chorizo
Vitamin B6 0.669mg 0.53mg Beef
Folate 7µg 2µg Beef
Vitamin B12 4.21µg 2µg Beef
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1.6µg
Tryptophan 0.359mg 0.278mg Beef
Threonine 1.534mg 1.473mg Beef
Isoleucine 1.52mg 2.206mg Chorizo
Leucine 2.833mg 1.708mg Beef
Lysine 3.178mg 2.414mg Beef
Methionine 0.871mg 0.47mg Beef
Phenylalanine 1.299mg 1.149mg Beef
Valine 1.603mg 0.914mg Beef
Histidine 1.244mg 0.721mg Beef
Cholesterol 85mg 88mg Beef
Trans Fat 0.375g Chorizo
Saturated Fat 2.595g 14.38g Beef
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g Beef
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0g Beef
Omega-3 - DPA 0.011g 0g Beef
Monounsaturated Fat 2.734g 18.4g Chorizo
Polyunsaturated fat 0.532g 3.46g Chorizo
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Beef
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.349g Beef
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g Beef
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.017g Beef

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
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
79%
Beef
68%
Chorizo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Beef
58%
Chorizo

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef
Beef contains less Sodium (difference - 1181mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef
Beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef
Beef is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.785g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef
Beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef
Beef 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. Beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174006/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.