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Chorizo vs. Flank steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Chorizo and Flank steak?

  • Chorizo is higher in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B5, however, Flank steak is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Zinc, and Phosphorus.
  • Chorizo's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 55% more.
  • Flank steak contains 22 times less Sodium than Chorizo. Chorizo contains 1235mg of Sodium, while Flank steak contains 56mg.

We used Chorizo, pork and beef and Beef, flank, steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, 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 16% 6% 30% 65% 27% 134% 90% 7.3% 1.2% 160%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +17.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +344.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +27.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +150%
Contains more ZincZinc +43.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +40%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +39.3%
~equal in Iron ~1.74mg
~equal in Copper ~0.082mg

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% 7.6% 0% 19% 31% 138% 33% 134% 204% 3.5% 6.8% 57%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +740%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +125.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +105.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +22.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +72.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +43.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +350%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.579mg
~equal in Choline ~105.4mg

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
28% 8% 64%
Protein: 27.66 g
Fats: 8.23 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.17 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more FatsFats +365%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +-6633.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +14.8%
Contains more WaterWater +101.5%

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
48% 47% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.395 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.317 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.322 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +454.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +974.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -76.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chorizo Flank steak Opinion
Calories 455kcal 192kcal Chorizo
Protein 24.1g 27.66g Flank steak
Fats 38.27g 8.23g Chorizo
Net carbs 1.86g 0g Chorizo
Carbs 1.86g 0g Chorizo
Cholesterol 88mg 79mg Flank steak
Vitamin D 61IU Chorizo
Magnesium 18mg 23mg Flank steak
Calcium 8mg 20mg Flank steak
Potassium 398mg 339mg Chorizo
Iron 1.59mg 1.74mg Flank steak
Copper 0.08mg 0.082mg Flank steak
Zinc 3.41mg 4.9mg Flank steak
Phosphorus 150mg 210mg Flank steak
Sodium 1235mg 56mg Flank steak
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.38mg Flank steak
Vitamin D 1.5µg Chorizo
Manganese 0.04mg 0.009mg Chorizo
Selenium 21.1µg 29.4µg Flank steak
Vitamin B1 0.63mg 0.075mg Chorizo
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.133mg Chorizo
Vitamin B3 5.131mg 7.363mg Flank steak
Vitamin B5 1.12mg 0.545mg Chorizo
Vitamin B6 0.53mg 0.579mg Flank steak
Vitamin B12 2µg 1.63µg Chorizo
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1.4µg Chorizo
Folate 2µg 9µg Flank steak
Choline 96.7mg 105.4mg Flank steak
Saturated Fat 14.38g 3.395g Flank steak
Monounsaturated Fat 18.4g 3.317g Chorizo
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g 0.322g Chorizo
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.182mg Chorizo
Threonine 1.473mg 1.105mg Chorizo
Isoleucine 2.206mg 1.259mg Chorizo
Leucine 1.708mg 2.201mg Flank steak
Lysine 2.414mg 2.338mg Chorizo
Methionine 0.47mg 0.72mg Flank steak
Phenylalanine 1.149mg 1.093mg Chorizo
Valine 0.914mg 1.372mg Flank steak
Histidine 0.721mg 0.883mg Flank steak

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chorizo Flank steak
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
49%
Flank steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Chorizo
54%
Flank steak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flank steak
Flank steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flank steak
Flank steak contains less Sodium (difference - 1179mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Flank steak
Flank steak is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.985g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Flank steak
Flank steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flank steak
Flank steak is relatively richer in minerals
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 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. Flank steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168733/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.