Chorizo vs. Steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between chorizo and steak?
- Chorizo is richer in vitamin B1, vitamin D, and monounsaturated fat, while steak is higher in zinc, selenium, iron, and vitamin B12.
- Chorizo's daily need coverage for sodium is 51% higher.
- Steak has 10 times less vitamin D than chorizo. Chorizo has 61IU of vitamin D, while steak has 6IU.
- Steak is lower in sodium.
- Chorizo has a higher glycemic index (28) than steak (0).
We used Chorizo, pork and beef and Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +42.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +27.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +50% |
| Contains more IronIron | +50.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +85.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +50.7% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +1400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +751.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +200% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +101.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +625.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +74.5% |
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Protein
~24.85g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +100.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +286.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -41.3% |
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 1235mg | 58mg | 51% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.63mg | 0.074mg | 46% |
| Fats | 38.27g | 19.02g | 30% |
| Saturated fat | 14.38g | 8.443g | 27% |
| Zinc | 3.41mg | 6.34mg | 27% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 18.4g | 9.171g | 23% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.12mg | 22% | |
| Selenium | 21.1µg | 31.8µg | 19% |
| Choline | 96.7mg | 18% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.46g | 0.896g | 17% |
| Iron | 1.59mg | 2.4mg | 10% |
| Calories | 455kcal | 271kcal | 9% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2µg | 2.2µg | 8% |
| Vitamin D | 1.5µg | 0.1µg | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 61IU | 6IU | 7% |
| Potassium | 398mg | 279mg | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 78mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.53mg | 0.5mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.04mg | 2% | |
| Phosphorus | 150mg | 163mg | 2% |
| Protein | 24.1g | 24.85g | 2% |
| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.085mg | 1% |
| Folate | 2µg | 6µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 1.86g | 0g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 23mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 1.86g | 0g | N/A |
| Calcium | 8mg | 12mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.3mg | 0.301mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.131mg | 5.149mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1.6µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.278mg | 0.278mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.473mg | 1.171mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 2.206mg | 1.157mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.708mg | 2.142mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.414mg | 2.38mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.47mg | 0.672mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.149mg | 0.997mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.914mg | 1.242mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.721mg | 0.931mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.013g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
45%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
59%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Steak contains less Sodium (difference - 1177mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Steak is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.937g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Chorizo is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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.