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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.
Contains more Potassium +17.4%
Contains more Manganese +344.4%
Contains more Calcium +150%
Contains more Magnesium +27.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +40%
Contains less Sodium -95.5%
Contains more Zinc +43.7%
Contains more Selenium +39.3%
Equal in Iron - 1.74
Equal in Copper - 0.082
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% 66% 17% 90% 30% 8% 134% 28% 2% 161%
Contains more Potassium +17.4%
Contains more Manganese +344.4%
Contains more Calcium +150%
Contains more Magnesium +27.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +40%
Contains less Sodium -95.5%
Contains more Zinc +43.7%
Contains more Selenium +39.3%
Equal in Iron - 1.74
Equal in Copper - 0.082

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 B1 +740%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +125.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +105.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +22.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +72.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +43.5%
Contains more Folate +350%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.579
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 0% 8% 0% 0% 19% 31% 139% 33% 134% 7% 204% 4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +740%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +125.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +105.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +22.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +72.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +43.5%
Contains more Folate +350%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.579

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +365%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +14.8%
Contains more Water +101.5%
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 Fats +365%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +14.8%
Contains more Water +101.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +454.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +974.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.4%
40% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: 14.38 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.46 g
48% 47% 5%
Saturated Fat: 3.395 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.317 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.322 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +454.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +974.5%
Contains less Saturated 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 Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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
Net carbs 1.86g 0g Chorizo
Protein 24.1g 27.66g Flank steak
Fats 38.27g 8.23g Chorizo
Carbs 1.86g 0g Chorizo
Calories 455kcal 192kcal Chorizo
Calcium 8mg 20mg Flank steak
Iron 1.59mg 1.74mg Flank steak
Magnesium 18mg 23mg Flank steak
Phosphorus 150mg 210mg Flank steak
Potassium 398mg 339mg Chorizo
Sodium 1235mg 56mg Flank steak
Zinc 3.41mg 4.9mg Flank steak
Copper 0.08mg 0.082mg Flank steak
Manganese 0.04mg 0.009mg Chorizo
Selenium 21.1µg 29.4µg Flank steak
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.38mg Flank steak
Vitamin D 61IU Chorizo
Vitamin D 1.5µg Chorizo
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
Folate 2µg 9µg Flank steak
Vitamin B12 2µg 1.63µg Chorizo
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1.4µg 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
Cholesterol 88mg 79mg Flank steak
Saturated Fat 14.38g 3.395g Flank steak
Monounsaturated Fat 18.4g 3.317g Chorizo
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g 0.322g Chorizo

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chorizo Flank steak
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
48%
Flank steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Chorizo
54%
Flank steak

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Flank steak
Flank steak contains less Sodium (difference - 1179mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flank steak
Flank steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
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.