Chorizo vs. T bone steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between chorizo and t bone steak
- Chorizo is higher in vitamin B1, vitamin B5, and vitamin D, yet t bone steak is higher in iron, vitamin B6, selenium, zinc, and phosphorus.
- Chorizo covers your daily sodium needs 51% more than t bone steak.
- Chorizo contains 20 times more vitamin D than t bone steak. While chorizo contains 61IU of vitamin D, t bone steak contains only 3IU.
- The amount of sodium in t bone steak is lower.
- The glycemic index of t bone steak is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Chorizo, pork, and beef and Beef, short loin, t-bone steak, bone-in, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/8" fat, choice, cooked, grilled.
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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 | +42.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +900% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +11.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +137.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +124.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +37.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +40% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +44.1% |
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 | +57.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +1400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1005.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +264.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +46.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +22.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +43% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +250% |
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:
27.48 g
Fats:
11.05 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
60.6 g
Other:
0.87 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +246.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +350.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +14% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +90.3% |
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
4.6 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.159 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.583 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +256.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +493.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -68% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 1235mg | 68mg | 51% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.63mg | 0.057mg | 48% |
| Saturated fat | 14.38g | 4.6g | 44% |
| Fats | 38.27g | 11.05g | 42% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 18.4g | 5.159g | 33% |
| Iron | 1.59mg | 3.57mg | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.46g | 0.583g | 19% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.53mg | 0.758mg | 18% |
| Selenium | 21.1µg | 30.4µg | 17% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.12mg | 0.307mg | 16% |
| Zinc | 3.41mg | 4.69mg | 12% |
| Calories | 455kcal | 217kcal | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 150mg | 210mg | 9% |
| Protein | 24.1g | 27.48g | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 1.5µg | 0.1µg | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 61IU | 3IU | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.131mg | 6.292mg | 7% |
| Choline | 96.7mg | 66.1mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2µg | 1.89µg | 5% |
| Potassium | 398mg | 280mg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 81mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.3mg | 0.27mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.04mg | 0.004mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 19mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 0.14mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 1.86g | 0g | 1% |
| Folate | 2µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.86g | 0g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 20mg | 0% |
| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.079mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1.5µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.595g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.278mg | 0.325mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.473mg | 1.349mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 2.206mg | 1.343mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.708mg | 2.46mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.414mg | 2.74mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.47mg | 0.762mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.149mg | 1.143mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.914mg | 1.421mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.721mg | 1.05mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.02g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.013g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.019g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.373g | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
T bone steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
T bone steak contains less Sodium (difference - 1167mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
T bone steak is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.78g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
T bone steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
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)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.