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Brisket raw vs. Chorizo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between brisket raw and chorizo

  • Brisket raw has more vitamin B12 and zinc; however, chorizo has more vitamin B1, vitamin B5, vitamin B2, selenium, and vitamin B6.
  • Chorizo's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 59% more.
  • Brisket raw is lower in cholesterol.
  • Chorizo has a higher glycemic index than brisket raw.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Beef, brisket, whole, separable lean only, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 1.5% 29% 72% 27% 118% 86% 10% 1.8% 89%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 2.4% 35% 60% 27% 93% 64% 161% 5.2% 115%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +27.8%
Contains more IronIron +20.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +26.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +34%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +60%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +20.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +185.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +28.7%
~equal in Copper ~0.08mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 6.4% 0% 25% 39% 74% 21% 97% 304% 3.3% 5.3% 47%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 4.4% 23% 158% 69% 96% 67% 122% 250% 4% 1.5% 53%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +21.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +250%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +530%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +76.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +30.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +220%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +26.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +23.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +11.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 7% 70%
Protein: 20.72 g
Fats: 7.37 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.29 g
Other: 1.62 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 WaterWater +120.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +16.3%
Contains more FatsFats +419.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +142%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
41% 55% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.59 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.46 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.23 g
40% 51% 10%
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 -82%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +431.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1404.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brisket raw Chorizo DV% diff.
Saturated fat 2.59g 14.38g 54%
Sodium 79mg 1235mg 50%
Fats 7.37g 38.27g 48%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.63mg 44%
Monounsaturated fat 3.46g 18.4g 37%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.23g 3.46g 22%
Vitamin B12 2.43µg 2µg 18%
Calories 155kcal 455kcal 15%
Vitamin B5 0.35mg 1.12mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.3mg 10%
Selenium 16.4µg 21.1µg 9%
Cholesterol 62mg 88mg 9%
Zinc 4.31mg 3.41mg 8%
Vitamin D 61IU 8%
Vitamin D 1.5µg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.42mg 0.53mg 8%
Protein 20.72g 24.1g 7%
Vitamin B3 3.94mg 5.131mg 7%
Phosphorus 201mg 150mg 7%
Iron 1.92mg 1.59mg 4%
Potassium 330mg 398mg 2%
Choline 86.5mg 96.7mg 2%
Magnesium 23mg 18mg 1%
Manganese 0.014mg 0.04mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.32mg 0.22mg 1%
Folate 7µg 2µg 1%
Carbs 0g 1.86g 1%
Net carbs 0g 1.86g N/A
Calcium 5mg 8mg 0%
Copper 0.08mg 0.08mg 0%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 1.6µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.232mg 0.278mg 0%
Threonine 0.905mg 1.473mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.931mg 2.206mg 0%
Leucine 1.637mg 1.708mg 0%
Lysine 1.724mg 2.414mg 0%
Methionine 0.53mg 0.47mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.809mg 1.149mg 0%
Valine 1.008mg 0.914mg 0%
Histidine 0.709mg 0.721mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Brisket raw Chorizo
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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%
Brisket raw
65%
Chorizo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Brisket raw
58%
Chorizo

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Chorizo
Chorizo is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chorizo
Chorizo is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brisket raw
Brisket raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brisket raw
Brisket raw contains less Sodium (difference - 1156mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brisket raw
Brisket raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.79g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brisket raw
Brisket raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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. Brisket raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168607/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.