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Chorizo vs. Beef Stroganoff — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Chorizo and Beef Stroganoff different?

  • Chorizo is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Selenium, and Zinc, however, Beef Stroganoff is richer in Vitamin K.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Beef Stroganoff is 84% higher.
  • Chorizo contains 51 times more Vitamin B3 than Beef Stroganoff. While Chorizo contains 5.131mg of Vitamin B3, Beef Stroganoff contains only 0.1mg.
  • Beef Stroganoff has less Saturated Fat.

Chorizo, pork and beef and Soup, beef stroganoff, canned, chunky style, ready-to-serve are the varieties used 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.
Contains more Iron +80.7%
Contains more Magnesium +800%
Contains more Phosphorus +200%
Contains more Potassium +184.3%
Contains more Zinc +210%
Contains more Selenium +177.6%
Contains more Calcium +150%
Contains less Sodium -64.8%
Contains more Copper +25%
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 6% 33% 2% 22% 13% 57% 30% 34% 0% 42%
Contains more Iron +80.7%
Contains more Magnesium +800%
Contains more Phosphorus +200%
Contains more Potassium +184.3%
Contains more Zinc +210%
Contains more Selenium +177.6%
Contains more Calcium +150%
Contains less Sodium -64.8%
Contains more Copper +25%

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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Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1475%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +5031%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +783.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +669.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +86.4%
Contains more Folate +3250%
Contains more Vitamin K +6325%
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 50% 9% 0% 0% 10% 21% 2% 0% 14% 51% 33% 257%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1475%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +5031%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +783.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +669.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +86.4%
Contains more Folate +3250%
Contains more Vitamin K +6325%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +372.5%
Contains more Fats +732%
Contains more Other +180%
Contains more Carbs +383.9%
Contains more Water +150.9%
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
5% 5% 9% 80%
Protein: 5.1 g
Fats: 4.6 g
Carbs: 9 g
Water: 79.9 g
Other: 1.4 g
Contains more Protein +372.5%
Contains more Fats +732%
Contains more Other +180%
Contains more Carbs +383.9%
Contains more Water +150.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1082.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1306.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.8%
40% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: 14.38 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.46 g
56% 38% 6%
Saturated Fat: 2.324 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.556 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.246 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1082.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1306.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.8%

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 Stroganoff
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chorizo Beef Stroganoff Opinion
Net carbs 1.86g 8.4g Beef Stroganoff
Protein 24.1g 5.1g Chorizo
Fats 38.27g 4.6g Chorizo
Carbs 1.86g 9g Beef Stroganoff
Calories 455kcal 98kcal Chorizo
Sugar 0g 1.68g Chorizo
Fiber 0g 0.6g Beef Stroganoff
Calcium 8mg 20mg Beef Stroganoff
Iron 1.59mg 0.88mg Chorizo
Magnesium 18mg 2mg Chorizo
Phosphorus 150mg 50mg Chorizo
Potassium 398mg 140mg Chorizo
Sodium 1235mg 435mg Beef Stroganoff
Zinc 3.41mg 1.1mg Chorizo
Copper 0.08mg 0.1mg Beef Stroganoff
Manganese 0.04mg Chorizo
Selenium 21.1µg 7.6µg Chorizo
Vitamin A 0IU 820IU Beef Stroganoff
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 84µg Beef Stroganoff
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.41mg Beef Stroganoff
Vitamin D 61IU 0IU Chorizo
Vitamin D 1.5µg 0µg Chorizo
Vitamin B1 0.63mg 0.04mg Chorizo
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.09mg Chorizo
Vitamin B3 5.131mg 0.1mg Chorizo
Vitamin B5 1.12mg Chorizo
Vitamin B6 0.53mg 0.06mg Chorizo
Folate 2µg 67µg Beef Stroganoff
Vitamin B12 2µg 0.26µg Chorizo
Vitamin K 1.6µg 102.8µg Beef Stroganoff
Tryptophan 0.278mg Chorizo
Threonine 1.473mg Chorizo
Isoleucine 2.206mg Chorizo
Leucine 1.708mg Chorizo
Lysine 2.414mg Chorizo
Methionine 0.47mg Chorizo
Phenylalanine 1.149mg Chorizo
Valine 0.914mg Chorizo
Histidine 0.721mg Chorizo
Cholesterol 88mg 21mg Beef Stroganoff
Saturated Fat 14.38g 2.324g Beef Stroganoff
Monounsaturated Fat 18.4g 1.556g Chorizo
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g 0.246g Chorizo

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chorizo Beef Stroganoff
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
37%
Beef Stroganoff
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Chorizo
24%
Beef Stroganoff

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.68g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chorizo
Chorizo is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef Stroganoff
Beef Stroganoff contains less Sodium (difference - 800mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef Stroganoff
Beef Stroganoff is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef Stroganoff
Beef Stroganoff is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.056g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.

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 Stroganoff - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171612/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.