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Chorizo vs. Beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Chorizo and Beef?

  • Chorizo is richer in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin D, while Beef is higher in Vitamin B12, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, and Selenium.
  • Beef's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 92% higher.
  • Beef has 23 times less Sodium than Chorizo. Chorizo has 1235mg of Sodium, while Beef has 54mg.

We used Chorizo, pork and beef and Beef, loin, tenderloin roast, separable lean only, boneless, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, roasted 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.
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Beef
Contains more Magnesium +28.6%
Contains more Potassium +13.1%
Contains more Manganese +344.4%
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%
Equal in Zinc - 3.7
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 60% 13% 65% 36% 162% 93% 27% 6% 116%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 114% 10% 111% 32% 8% 101% 33% 2% 139%
Contains more Magnesium +28.6%
Contains more Potassium +13.1%
Contains more Manganese +344.4%
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%
Equal in Zinc - 3.7

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.
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Beef
Contains more Vitamin D +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +751.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +132.8%
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%
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 0% 5% 45% 0% 158% 70% 97% 68% 123% 2% 251% 4%
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%
Contains more Vitamin D +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +751.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +132.8%
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%
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.6

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

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

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

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. Chorizo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173859/nutrients
  2. Beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174006/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.