Beefsteak raw vs. Chorizo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between beefsteak raw and chorizo
- Beefsteak raw has more vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, and phosphorus; however, chorizo is higher in vitamin B1, vitamin D, and vitamin B2.
- Chorizo covers your daily need for saturated fat, 63% more than beefsteak raw.
- Beefsteak raw has 2 times more zinc than chorizo. While beefsteak raw has 5.3mg of zinc, chorizo has only 3.41mg.
- Beefsteak raw has less cholesterol.
- The glycemic index of chorizo is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beef, loin, top sirloin cap steak, boneless, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, raw 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 | +38.9% |
Contains more IronIron | +25.8% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +55.4% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +46.7% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.5% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +32.2% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +60% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +34.5% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +50% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +1400% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +740% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +64.8% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Saturated fat | 1.875g | 14.38g | 57% |
Fats | 5.36g | 38.27g | 51% |
Sodium | 55mg | 1235mg | 51% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.075mg | 0.63mg | 46% |
Monounsaturated fat | 2.354g | 18.4g | 40% |
Vitamin B12 | 2.69µg | 2µg | 29% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.189g | 3.46g | 22% |
Vitamin B5 | 1.12mg | 22% | |
Choline | 96.7mg | 18% | |
Zinc | 5.3mg | 3.41mg | 17% |
Calories | 134kcal | 455kcal | 16% |
Selenium | 27.9µg | 21.1µg | 12% |
Phosphorus | 220mg | 150mg | 10% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.182mg | 0.3mg | 9% |
Vitamin D | 3IU | 61IU | 7% |
Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1.5µg | 7% |
Cholesterol | 67mg | 88mg | 7% |
Protein | 21.38g | 24.1g | 5% |
Iron | 2mg | 1.59mg | 5% |
Magnesium | 25mg | 18mg | 2% |
Manganese | 0.04mg | 2% | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.543mg | 0.53mg | 1% |
Vitamin B3 | 5.048mg | 5.131mg | 1% |
Potassium | 375mg | 398mg | 1% |
Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 1% | |
Carbs | 0g | 1.86g | 1% |
Net carbs | 0g | 1.86g | N/A |
Calcium | 5mg | 8mg | 0% |
Copper | 0.079mg | 0.08mg | 0% |
Vitamin A | 2µg | 0µg | 0% |
Vitamin K | 1.5µg | 1.6µg | 0% |
Folate | 3µg | 2µg | 0% |
Trans fat | 0.253g | N/A | |
Tryptophan | 0.262mg | 0.278mg | 0% |
Threonine | 1.099mg | 1.473mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 1.09mg | 2.206mg | 0% |
Leucine | 2.011mg | 1.708mg | 0% |
Lysine | 2.247mg | 2.414mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.621mg | 0.47mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.931mg | 1.149mg | 0% |
Valine | 1.152mg | 0.914mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.868mg | 0.721mg | 0% |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0.008g | 0g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.007g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.142g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
21.38 g
Fats:
5.36 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
72.93 g
Other:
0.33 g
Protein:
24.1 g
Fats:
38.27 g
Carbs:
1.86 g
Water:
31.85 g
Other:
3.92 g
Contains more WaterWater | +129% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +12.7% |
Contains more FatsFats | +614% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
Contains more OtherOther | +1087.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.875 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.354 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.189 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 | -87% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +681.6% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1730.7% |