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Chorizo vs. Ground beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Chorizo and Ground beef

  • Chorizo is richer in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin D, yet Ground beef is richer in Zinc, Vitamin B12, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Chorizo is 51% higher.
  • Chorizo contains 31 times more Vitamin D than Ground beef. Chorizo contains 61IU of Vitamin D, while Ground beef contains 2IU.
  • Ground beef contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Chorizo, pork and beef and Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked.

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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 12% 9.9% 21% 85% 26% 159% 71% 9.5% 1.2% 104%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +65.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +344.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +312.5%
Contains more IronIron +42.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +71.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +10.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.1%
~equal in Magnesium ~17mg
~equal in Copper ~0.079mg
~equal in Selenium ~19.1µg

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% 0.54% 2.4% 0% 13% 39% 75% 31% 72% 311% 7.3% 5.3% 40%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1135.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +75.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +27.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +118.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +70.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +32.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +24.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +81.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +250%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
24% 15% 58% 2%
Protein: 23.87 g
Fats: 15.37 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 58.37 g
Other: 2.39 g
Contains more FatsFats +149%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +64%
Contains more WaterWater +83.3%
~equal in Protein ~23.87g

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
44% 53% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.073 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.408 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +151.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +748%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -57.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chorizo Ground beef Opinion
Calories 455kcal 241kcal Chorizo
Protein 24.1g 23.87g Chorizo
Fats 38.27g 15.37g Chorizo
Net carbs 1.86g 0g Chorizo
Carbs 1.86g 0g Chorizo
Cholesterol 88mg 88mg
Vitamin D 61IU 2IU Chorizo
Magnesium 18mg 17mg Chorizo
Calcium 8mg 33mg Ground beef
Potassium 398mg 241mg Chorizo
Iron 1.59mg 2.27mg Ground beef
Copper 0.08mg 0.079mg Chorizo
Zinc 3.41mg 5.84mg Ground beef
Phosphorus 150mg 166mg Ground beef
Sodium 1235mg 73mg Ground beef
Vitamin A 0IU 9IU Ground beef
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Ground beef
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.12mg Chorizo
Vitamin D 1.5µg 0µg Chorizo
Manganese 0.04mg 0.009mg Chorizo
Selenium 21.1µg 19.1µg Chorizo
Vitamin B1 0.63mg 0.051mg Chorizo
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.171mg Chorizo
Vitamin B3 5.131mg 4.026mg Chorizo
Vitamin B5 1.12mg 0.512mg Chorizo
Vitamin B6 0.53mg 0.311mg Chorizo
Vitamin B12 2µg 2.49µg Ground beef
Vitamin K 1.6µg 2.9µg Ground beef
Folate 2µg 7µg Ground beef
Trans Fat 1.173g Chorizo
Choline 96.7mg 73.2mg Chorizo
Saturated Fat 14.38g 6.073g Ground beef
Monounsaturated Fat 18.4g 7.322g Chorizo
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g 0.408g Chorizo
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.121mg Chorizo
Threonine 1.473mg 0.923mg Chorizo
Isoleucine 2.206mg 1.055mg Chorizo
Leucine 1.708mg 1.861mg Ground beef
Lysine 2.414mg 1.976mg Chorizo
Methionine 0.47mg 0.614mg Ground beef
Phenylalanine 1.149mg 0.931mg Chorizo
Valine 0.914mg 1.172mg Ground beef
Histidine 0.721mg 0.775mg Ground beef
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Ground beef

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chorizo Ground beef
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%
Ground beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Chorizo
50%
Ground beef

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground beef
Ground beef contains less Sodium (difference - 1162mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.307g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Chorizo
Chorizo is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chorizo
Chorizo is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (88 mg)
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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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. Ground beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169474/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.