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Chorizo vs. Beef broiled — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between chorizo and beef broiled?

  • Chorizo is higher in vitamin B1, vitamin B6, vitamin D, vitamin B2, and vitamin B5; however, beef broiled is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, and iron.
  • Chorizo's daily need coverage for sodium is 51% more.
  • Beef broiled contains 31 times less vitamin D than chorizo. Chorizo contains 61IU of vitamin D, while beef broiled contains 2IU.
  • Beef broiled has less sodium.
  • Beef broiled has a lower glycemic index (0) than chorizo (28).

We used Chorizo, pork and beef and Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, patty, cooked, broiled types in this article.

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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 13% 2.4% 35% 60% 27% 93% 64% 161% 5.2% 115%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 5.4% 28% 98% 28% 172% 85% 9.4% 1.6% 117%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +25.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +233.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +16.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +125%
Contains more IronIron +63.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +85%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +32%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.2%
~equal in Copper ~0.085mg
~equal in Selenium ~21.5µg

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% 4.4% 23% 158% 69% 96% 67% 122% 250% 4% 1.5% 53%
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% 1% 2.4% 0% 12% 41% 101% 39% 88% 330% 3% 6.8% 45%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1269.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +70.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +70.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +38.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +33.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +17.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +32%
Contains more FolateFolate +350%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~5.378mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
26% 15% 58%
Protein: 25.93 g
Fats: 15.41 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.98 g
Other: 0.68 g
Contains more FatsFats +148.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +476.5%
Contains more WaterWater +82%
~equal in Protein ~25.93g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
40% 51% 10%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 14.38 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.46 g
45% 51% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.895 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.668 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.484 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +175.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +614.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -59%

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 broiled
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Sugar Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chorizo Beef broiled DV% diff.
Sodium 1235mg 72mg 51%
Vitamin B1 0.63mg 0.046mg 49%
Saturated fat 14.38g 5.895g 39%
Fats 38.27g 15.41g 35%
Monounsaturated fat 18.4g 6.668g 29%
Vitamin B12 2µg 2.64µg 27%
Zinc 3.41mg 6.31mg 26%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g 0.484g 20%
Iron 1.59mg 2.6mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.53mg 0.382mg 11%
Calories 455kcal 250kcal 10%
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.176mg 10%
Vitamin B5 1.12mg 0.658mg 9%
Vitamin D 1.5µg 0µg 8%
Phosphorus 150mg 198mg 7%
Vitamin D 61IU 2IU 7%
Protein 24.1g 25.93g 4%
Choline 96.7mg 82.4mg 3%
Potassium 398mg 318mg 2%
Vitamin B3 5.131mg 5.378mg 2%
Folate 2µg 9µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.12mg 1%
Manganese 0.04mg 0.012mg 1%
Selenium 21.1µg 21.5µg 1%
Calcium 8mg 18mg 1%
Magnesium 18mg 21mg 1%
Carbs 1.86g 0g 1%
Copper 0.08mg 0.085mg 1%
Net carbs 1.86g 0g N/A
Cholesterol 88mg 88mg 0%
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg 0%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1.2µg 0%
Trans fat 0.572g N/A
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.094mg 0%
Threonine 1.473mg 0.72mg 0%
Isoleucine 2.206mg 0.822mg 0%
Leucine 1.708mg 1.45mg 0%
Lysine 2.414mg 1.54mg 0%
Methionine 0.47mg 0.478mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.149mg 0.725mg 0%
Valine 0.914mg 0.914mg 0%
Histidine 0.721mg 0.604mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.044g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.016g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.012g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chorizo Beef broiled
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
65%
Chorizo
51%
Beef broiled
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Chorizo
56%
Beef broiled

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 contains less Sodium?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled contains less Sodium (difference - 1163mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.485g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (88 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)

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 broiled - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174032/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.