Chorizo vs. Beefsteak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Chorizo and Beefsteak
- Chorizo has more Vitamin B1, Vitamin D, and Vitamin B2, however, Beefsteak is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, and Phosphorus.
- Chorizo covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 63% more than Beefsteak.
- Chorizo has 22 times more Sodium than Beefsteak. While Chorizo has 1235mg of Sodium, Beefsteak has only 55mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Chorizo, pork and beef and Beef, loin, top sirloin cap steak, boneless, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, raw.
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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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Calcium
+60%
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Iron
+25.8%
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Magnesium
+38.9%
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Phosphorus
+46.7%
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Sodium
-95.5%
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Zinc
+55.4%
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Selenium
+32.2%
Equal in Potassium - 375
Equal in Copper - 0.079
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Calcium
+60%
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Iron
+25.8%
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Magnesium
+38.9%
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Phosphorus
+46.7%
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Sodium
-95.5%
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Zinc
+55.4%
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Selenium
+32.2%
Equal in Potassium - 375
Equal in Copper - 0.079
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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Vitamin D
+1400%
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Vitamin B1
+740%
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Vitamin B2
+64.8%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Folate
+50%
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Vitamin B12
+34.5%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 5.048
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.543
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.5
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Vitamin D
+1400%
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Vitamin B1
+740%
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Vitamin B2
+64.8%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Folate
+50%
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Vitamin B12
+34.5%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 5.048
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.543
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.5
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+12.7%
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Fats
+614%
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Carbs
+∞%
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Other
+1087.9%
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Water
+129%
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Protein
+12.7%
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+614%
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+∞%
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+1087.9%
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Water
+129%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+681.6%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+1730.7%
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Saturated Fat
-87%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+681.6%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+1730.7%
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Saturated Fat
-87%
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 1.86g | 0g |
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| Protein | 24.1g | 21.38g |
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| Fats | 38.27g | 5.36g |
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| Carbs | 1.86g | 0g |
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| Calories | 455kcal | 134kcal |
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| Calcium | 8mg | 5mg |
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| Iron | 1.59mg | 2mg |
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| Magnesium | 18mg | 25mg |
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| Phosphorus | 150mg | 220mg |
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| Potassium | 398mg | 375mg |
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| Sodium | 1235mg | 55mg |
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| Zinc | 3.41mg | 5.3mg |
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| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.079mg |
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| Manganese | 0.04mg |
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| Selenium | 21.1µg | 27.9µg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 6IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 2µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.22mg |
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| Vitamin D | 61IU | 3IU |
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| Vitamin D | 1.5µg | 0.1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.63mg | 0.075mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.3mg | 0.182mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.131mg | 5.048mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.12mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.53mg | 0.543mg |
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| Folate | 2µg | 3µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2µg | 2.69µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1.5µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.278mg | 0.262mg |
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| Threonine | 1.473mg | 1.099mg |
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| Isoleucine | 2.206mg | 1.09mg |
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| Leucine | 1.708mg | 2.011mg |
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| Lysine | 2.414mg | 2.247mg |
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| Methionine | 0.47mg | 0.621mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.149mg | 0.931mg |
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| Valine | 0.914mg | 1.152mg |
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| Histidine | 0.721mg | 0.868mg |
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| Cholesterol | 88mg | 67mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.253g |
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| Saturated Fat | 14.38g | 1.875g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.008g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 18.4g | 2.354g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.46g | 0.189g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.142g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.007g |
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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%
52%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?
Chorizo is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beefsteak contains less Sodium (difference - 1180mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beefsteak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beefsteak is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.505g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beefsteak 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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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