Brisket vs. Chorizo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between brisket and chorizo
- Brisket is higher in zinc, selenium, and iron, yet chorizo is higher in vitamin B1, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, vitamin B2, and vitamin B3.
- Chorizo covers your daily sodium needs 52% more than brisket.
- Brisket contains 2 times more zinc than chorizo. While brisket contains 6.69mg of zinc, chorizo contains only 3.41mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in brisket is lower.
- The glycemic index of brisket is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Beef, brisket, flat half, separable lean, and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, braised 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 CalciumCalcium | +100% |
| Contains more IronIron | +52.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +25% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +96.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +16.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +28.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +71.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +300% |
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 | +131.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +12.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +350% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +13.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +967.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +75.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +25.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +97.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +87.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +19.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +64.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +107.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1300% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -49.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +131.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +408.1% |
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 Sodium |
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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 48mg | 1235mg | 52% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.059mg | 0.63mg | 48% |
| Saturated fat | 7.305g | 14.38g | 32% |
| Fats | 18.42g | 38.27g | 31% |
| Zinc | 6.69mg | 3.41mg | 30% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.934g | 18.4g | 26% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.681g | 3.46g | 19% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.282mg | 0.53mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.568mg | 1.12mg | 11% |
| Iron | 2.43mg | 1.59mg | 11% |
| Selenium | 27.1µg | 21.1µg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.171mg | 0.3mg | 10% |
| Protein | 28.82g | 24.1g | 9% |
| Vitamin D | 1.5µg | 8% | |
| Calories | 289kcal | 455kcal | 8% |
| Vitamin D | 61IU | 8% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.087mg | 5.131mg | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 106mg | 88mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 232mg | 398mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.12µg | 2µg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 175mg | 150mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.51mg | 0.22mg | 2% |
| Folate | 9µg | 2µg | 2% |
| Choline | 109.8mg | 96.7mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.1mg | 0.08mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 8mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.01mg | 0.04mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0g | 1.86g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 1.86g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 18mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 1.6µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.181mg | 0.278mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.101mg | 1.473mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.253mg | 2.206mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.192mg | 1.708mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.328mg | 2.414mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.717mg | 0.47mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.088mg | 1.149mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.367mg | 0.914mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.879mg | 0.721mg | 0% |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chorizo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Chorizo is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brisket contains less Sodium (difference - 1187mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brisket is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.075g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brisket is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brisket 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 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.