Chorizo vs. Short ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between chorizo and short ribs?
- Chorizo is higher in vitamin B1, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2; however, short ribs are richer in vitamin B12, zinc, and iron.
- Chorizo's daily need coverage for sodium is 52% more.
- Short ribs contain 13 times less vitamin B1 than chorizo. Chorizo contains 0.63mg of vitamin B1, while short ribs contain 0.05mg.
- Short ribs have less sodium.
- Short ribs have a lower glycemic index (0) than chorizo (28).
We used Chorizo, pork and beef and Beef, rib, shortribs, separable lean and fat, choice, cooked, braised 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +20% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +77.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +207.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +50% |
| Contains more IronIron | +45.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +23.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +43.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +114.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1160% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +109.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +344.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +140.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +17.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +31.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +31% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +50% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +150% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
24.1 g
Fats:
38.27 g
Carbs:
1.86 g
Water:
31.85 g
Other:
3.92 g
Protein:
21.57 g
Fats:
41.98 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
35.72 g
Other:
0.73 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +11.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +437% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +12.2% |
~equal in
Fats
~41.98g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
14.38 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.46 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
17.8 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
18.88 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.53 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -19.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +126.1% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~18.88g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 1235mg | 50mg | 52% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.63mg | 0.05mg | 48% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2µg | 2.62µg | 26% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.53mg | 0.22mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.131mg | 2.452mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.12mg | 0.252mg | 17% |
| Saturated fat | 14.38g | 17.8g | 16% |
| Zinc | 3.41mg | 4.88mg | 13% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.46g | 1.53g | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.3mg | 0.15mg | 12% |
| Iron | 1.59mg | 2.31mg | 9% |
| Fats | 38.27g | 41.98g | 6% |
| Potassium | 398mg | 224mg | 5% |
| Protein | 24.1g | 21.57g | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 61IU | 27IU | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 1.5µg | 0.7µg | 4% |
| Choline | 96.7mg | 82.2mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.099mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 150mg | 162mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 94mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 2.4µg | 1% |
| Folate | 2µg | 5µg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 18.4g | 18.88g | 1% |
| Calories | 455kcal | 471kcal | 1% |
| Selenium | 21.1µg | 20.8µg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.04mg | 0.013mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 15mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 1.86g | 0g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.86g | 0g | N/A |
| Calcium | 8mg | 12mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 0.29mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.278mg | 0.142mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.473mg | 0.862mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 2.206mg | 0.981mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.708mg | 1.716mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.414mg | 1.823mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.47mg | 0.562mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.149mg | 0.852mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.914mg | 1.07mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.721mg | 0.688mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.016g | N/A |
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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%
43%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
48%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Short ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 1185mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Short ribs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chorizo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chorizo is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.42g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chorizo is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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