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 Polyunsaturated 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.
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.
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Potassium
+42.7%
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Calcium
+50%
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Iron
+50.9%
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Magnesium
+27.8%
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Sodium
-95.3%
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Zinc
+85.9%
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Selenium
+50.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 163
Equal in Copper - 0.085
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Potassium
+42.7%
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Calcium
+50%
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Iron
+50.9%
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Magnesium
+27.8%
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Sodium
-95.3%
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Zinc
+85.9%
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Selenium
+50.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 163
Equal in Copper - 0.085
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.
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Vitamin D
+1400%
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Vitamin B1
+751.4%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Folate
+200%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.301
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 5.149
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.5
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.2
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.6
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Vitamin D
+1400%
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Vitamin B1
+751.4%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Folate
+200%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.301
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 5.149
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.5
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.2
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.6
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+101.2%
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Carbs
+∞%
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Other
+625.9%
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Water
+74.5%
Equal in Protein - 24.85
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Fats
+101.2%
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+∞%
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+625.9%
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Water
+74.5%
Equal in Protein - 24.85
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+100.6%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+286.2%
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Saturated Fat
-41.3%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+100.6%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+286.2%
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Saturated 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 Cholesterol |
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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 | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 1.86g | 0g |
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| Protein | 24.1g | 24.85g |
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| Fats | 38.27g | 19.02g |
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| Carbs | 1.86g | 0g |
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| Calories | 455kcal | 271kcal |
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| Calcium | 8mg | 12mg |
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| Iron | 1.59mg | 2.4mg |
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| Magnesium | 18mg | 23mg |
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| Phosphorus | 150mg | 163mg |
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| Potassium | 398mg | 279mg |
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| Sodium | 1235mg | 58mg |
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| Zinc | 3.41mg | 6.34mg |
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| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.085mg |
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| Manganese | 0.04mg |
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| Selenium | 21.1µg | 31.8µg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 25IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 7µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.22mg |
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| Vitamin D | 61IU | 6IU |
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| Vitamin D | 1.5µg | 0.1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.63mg | 0.074mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.3mg | 0.301mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.131mg | 5.149mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.12mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.53mg | 0.5mg |
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| Folate | 2µg | 6µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2µg | 2.2µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1.6µg | |
| Tryptophan | 0.278mg | 0.278mg | |
| Threonine | 1.473mg | 1.171mg |
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| Isoleucine | 2.206mg | 1.157mg |
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| Leucine | 1.708mg | 2.142mg |
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| Lysine | 2.414mg | 2.38mg |
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| Methionine | 0.47mg | 0.672mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.149mg | 0.997mg |
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| Valine | 0.914mg | 1.242mg |
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| Histidine | 0.721mg | 0.931mg |
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| Cholesterol | 88mg | 78mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 14.38g | 8.443g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.013g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 18.4g | 9.171g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.46g | 0.896g |
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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
68%
49%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
59%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Steak contains less Sodium (difference - 1177mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
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.