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Chorizo vs. Beefsteak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Chorizo and Beefsteak

  • Chorizo has more Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B5, however, Beefsteak is higher in Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus.
  • Chorizo covers your daily need of Sodium 51% more than Beefsteak.
  • Chorizo has 8 times more Vitamin B1 than Beefsteak. While Chorizo has 0.63mg of Vitamin B1, Beefsteak has only 0.078mg.
  • Beefsteak has less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Chorizo, pork and beef and Beef, loin, top loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, select, cooked, grilled.

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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 16% 6.6% 30% 61% 24% 132% 91% 7.4% 1.2% 157%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +17.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +344.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +27.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +175%
Contains more ZincZinc +42.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +42%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +36.5%
~equal in Iron ~1.63mg
~equal in Copper ~0.073mg

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% 45% 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% 0% 9% 0% 20% 32% 131% 32% 135% 173% 4% 6% 56%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +707.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +44.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +104.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +36%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +10.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin K ~1.6µg
~equal in Choline ~101.8mg

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
27% 15% 58%
Protein: 26.72 g
Fats: 15.11 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.96 g
Other: 0.21 g
Contains more FatsFats +153.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +1766.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +10.9%
Contains more WaterWater +82%

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
46% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.951 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.298 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.56 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +192.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +517.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -58.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chorizo Beefsteak
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chorizo Beefsteak Opinion
Calories 455kcal 250kcal Chorizo
Protein 24.1g 26.72g Beefsteak
Fats 38.27g 15.11g Chorizo
Net carbs 1.86g 0g Chorizo
Carbs 1.86g 0g Chorizo
Cholesterol 88mg 79mg Beefsteak
Vitamin D 61IU Chorizo
Magnesium 18mg 23mg Beefsteak
Calcium 8mg 22mg Beefsteak
Potassium 398mg 340mg Chorizo
Iron 1.59mg 1.63mg Beefsteak
Copper 0.08mg 0.073mg Chorizo
Zinc 3.41mg 4.85mg Beefsteak
Phosphorus 150mg 213mg Beefsteak
Sodium 1235mg 57mg Beefsteak
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.45mg Beefsteak
Vitamin D 1.5µg Chorizo
Manganese 0.04mg 0.009mg Chorizo
Selenium 21.1µg 28.8µg Beefsteak
Vitamin B1 0.63mg 0.078mg Chorizo
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.14mg Chorizo
Vitamin B3 5.131mg 6.978mg Beefsteak
Vitamin B5 1.12mg 0.527mg Chorizo
Vitamin B6 0.53mg 0.585mg Beefsteak
Vitamin B12 2µg 1.38µg Chorizo
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1.6µg
Folate 2µg 8µg Beefsteak
Choline 96.7mg 101.8mg Beefsteak
Saturated Fat 14.38g 5.951g Beefsteak
Monounsaturated Fat 18.4g 6.298g Chorizo
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g 0.56g Chorizo
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.173mg Chorizo
Threonine 1.473mg 1.054mg Chorizo
Isoleucine 2.206mg 1.201mg Chorizo
Leucine 1.708mg 2.099mg Beefsteak
Lysine 2.414mg 2.23mg Chorizo
Methionine 0.47mg 0.687mg Beefsteak
Phenylalanine 1.149mg 1.042mg Chorizo
Valine 0.914mg 1.309mg Beefsteak
Histidine 0.721mg 0.842mg Beefsteak

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chorizo Beefsteak
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
67%
Chorizo
46%
Beefsteak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Chorizo
53%
Beefsteak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak contains less Sodium (difference - 1178mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.429g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beefsteak
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 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.
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. Beefsteak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168720/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.