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Chorizo vs. Rib eye steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between chorizo and rib eye steak?

  • Chorizo is richer in vitamin B1, vitamin B5, vitamin D, and choline, while rib eye steak is higher in zinc, selenium, and iron.
  • Chorizo's daily need coverage for sodium is 51% higher.
  • Rib eye steak has 9 times less vitamin B1 than chorizo. Chorizo has 0.63mg of vitamin B1, while rib eye steak has 0.071mg.
  • Rib eye steak is lower in sodium.
  • Chorizo has a higher glycemic index (28) than rib eye steak (0).

We used Chorizo, pork, and beef and Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip-on, separable lean, and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled types in this comparison.

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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% 3.3% 23% 84% 27% 161% 65% 7% 10% 162%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +53.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +22.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +37.5%
Contains more IronIron +40.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +73.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +100%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +40.8%
~equal in Copper ~0.08mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~152mg

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% 23% 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% 2.7% 2% 3% 18% 66% 92% 32% 110% 263% 4% 4.5% 27%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +120%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +650%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +787.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +109%
Contains more CholineCholine +98.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.287mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~4.908mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.477mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~2.1µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~1.6µg

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% 22% 54%
Protein: 23.69 g
Fats: 21.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 54.49 g
Other: 0.01 g
Contains more FatsFats +75.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +39100%
Contains more WaterWater +71.1%
~equal in Protein ~23.69g

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% 50% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.684 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.519 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.027 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +74.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +236.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -32.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chorizo Rib eye 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 price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chorizo Rib eye steak DV% diff.
Sodium 1235mg 54mg 51%
Vitamin B1 0.63mg 0.071mg 47%
Fats 38.27g 21.81g 25%
Zinc 3.41mg 5.91mg 23%
Saturated fat 14.38g 9.684g 21%
Monounsaturated fat 18.4g 10.519g 20%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g 1.027g 16%
Selenium 21.1µg 29.7µg 16%
Vitamin B5 1.12mg 0.536mg 12%
Choline 96.7mg 48.8mg 9%
Calories 455kcal 291kcal 8%
Iron 1.59mg 2.24mg 8%
Vitamin D 1.5µg 0.2µg 7%
Vitamin D 61IU 7IU 7%
Vitamin B12 2µg 2.1µg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.53mg 0.477mg 4%
Potassium 398mg 260mg 4%
Cholesterol 88mg 80mg 3%
Manganese 0.04mg 0.08mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.1mg 1%
Folate 2µg 6µg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 8µg 1%
Carbs 1.86g 0g 1%
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.287mg 1%
Vitamin B3 5.131mg 4.908mg 1%
Protein 24.1g 23.69g 1%
Magnesium 18mg 22mg 1%
Net carbs 1.86g 0g N/A
Calcium 8mg 11mg 0%
Copper 0.08mg 0.08mg 0%
Phosphorus 150mg 152mg 0%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1.6µg 0%
Trans fat 1.478g N/A
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.265mg 0%
Threonine 1.473mg 1.116mg 0%
Isoleucine 2.206mg 1.103mg 0%
Leucine 1.708mg 2.041mg 0%
Lysine 2.414mg 2.269mg 0%
Methionine 0.47mg 0.641mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.149mg 0.95mg 0%
Valine 0.914mg 1.184mg 0%
Histidine 0.721mg 0.888mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.038g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.014g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.7g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chorizo Rib eye 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
65%
Chorizo
48%
Rib eye steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Chorizo
56%
Rib eye steak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak contains less Sodium (difference - 1181mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.696g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is relatively richer in minerals
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 Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)

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. Rib eye steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173392/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.