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.
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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Potassium
+53.1%
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Calcium
+37.5%
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Iron
+40.9%
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Magnesium
+22.2%
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Sodium
-95.6%
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Zinc
+73.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 152
Equal in Copper - 0.08
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Potassium
+53.1%
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Calcium
+37.5%
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Iron
+40.9%
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Magnesium
+22.2%
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Sodium
-95.6%
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Zinc
+73.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 152
Equal in Copper - 0.08
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Vitamin E
+120%
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Vitamin D
+650%
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Vitamin B1
+787.3%
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Vitamin B5
+109%
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Vitamin B6
+11.1%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Folate
+200%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.287
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.908
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.477
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.1
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.6
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Vitamin E
+120%
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Vitamin D
+650%
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Vitamin B1
+787.3%
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Vitamin B5
+109%
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Vitamin B6
+11.1%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Folate
+200%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.287
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.908
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.477
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.1
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.6
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Saturated Fat |
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Lower in glycemic index |
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Lower in price |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in Sugar | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 1.86g | 0g |
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Protein | 24.1g | 23.69g |
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Fats | 38.27g | 21.81g |
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Carbs | 1.86g | 0g |
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Calories | 455kcal | 291kcal |
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Starch | g | g | |
Fructose | g | g | |
Sugar | 0g | 0g | |
Fiber | 0g | 0g | |
Calcium | 8mg | 11mg |
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Iron | 1.59mg | 2.24mg |
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Magnesium | 18mg | 22mg |
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Phosphorus | 150mg | 152mg |
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Potassium | 398mg | 260mg |
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Sodium | 1235mg | 54mg |
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Zinc | 3.41mg | 5.91mg |
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Copper | 0.08mg | 0.08mg | |
Vitamin A | 0IU | 25IU |
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Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 0.1mg |
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Vitamin D | 61IU | 7IU |
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Vitamin D | 1.5µg | 0.2µg |
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Vitamin C | 0mg | 0mg | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.63mg | 0.071mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.3mg | 0.287mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 5.131mg | 4.908mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 1.12mg | 0.536mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.53mg | 0.477mg |
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Folate | 2µg | 6µg |
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Vitamin B12 | 2µg | 2.1µg |
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Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1.6µg | |
Tryptophan | 0.278mg | 0.265mg |
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Threonine | 1.473mg | 1.116mg |
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Isoleucine | 2.206mg | 1.103mg |
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Leucine | 1.708mg | 2.041mg |
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Lysine | 2.414mg | 2.269mg |
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Methionine | 0.47mg | 0.641mg |
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Phenylalanine | 1.149mg | 0.95mg |
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Valine | 0.914mg | 1.184mg |
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Histidine | 0.721mg | 0.888mg |
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Cholesterol | 88mg | 80mg |
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Trans Fat | g | 1.478g |
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Saturated Fat | 14.38g | 9.684g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 18.4g | 10.519g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 3.46g | 1.027g |
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Vitamin and Mineral Summary Scores
The summary score is calculated by summing up the daily values contained in 300 grams of the product. Obviously the more the food fulfills human daily needs, the more the summary score is.
Vitamin Summary Score
68

50

Mineral Summary Score
57

48

Macronutrients Comparison
Macronutrient comparison charts compare the amount of protein, total fats, and total carbohydrates in 300 grams of the food. The displayed values show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of food.
Protein
145%

142%

Carbohydrates
2%

0%

Fats
177%

101%

Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?

Rib eye steak contains less Sodium (difference - 1181mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Rib eye steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Rib eye steak is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.696g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Rib eye steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Rib eye steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?

Chorizo is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Chorizo is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)