Chuck steak vs. Chorizo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are chuck steak and chorizo different?
- Chuck steak is higher in zinc, vitamin B12, selenium, and iron; however, chorizo is richer in vitamin B1, vitamin B6, vitamin D, and vitamin B2.
- Daily need coverage for sodium for chorizo is 51% higher.
- Chuck steak contains 3 times more zinc than chorizo. While chuck steak contains 8.68mg of zinc, chorizo contains only 3.41mg.
- Chuck steak has less saturated fat.
- Chuck steak has a lower glycemic index (0) than chorizo (28).
Beef, chuck eye steak, boneless, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled and Chorizo, pork and beef are the varieties used 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 | +22.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +100% |
| Contains more IronIron | +54.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +154.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +28.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +30.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +22.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +233.3% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +51.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +120% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +1400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +854.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +57.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +48.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +42.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +22.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
24.98 g
Fats:
19.64 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
55.22 g
Other:
0.16 g
Protein:
24.1 g
Fats:
38.27 g
Carbs:
1.86 g
Water:
31.85 g
Other:
3.92 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +73.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +94.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +2350% |
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Protein
~24.1g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
8.66 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.457 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.81 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
14.38 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.46 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -39.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +94.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +327.2% |
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 71mg | 1235mg | 51% |
| Zinc | 8.68mg | 3.41mg | 48% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.066mg | 0.63mg | 47% |
| Vitamin B12 | 3.03µg | 2µg | 43% |
| Fats | 19.64g | 38.27g | 29% |
| Saturated fat | 8.66g | 14.38g | 26% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.457g | 18.4g | 22% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.81g | 3.46g | 18% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.373mg | 0.53mg | 12% |
| Selenium | 27.5µg | 21.1µg | 12% |
| Iron | 2.45mg | 1.59mg | 11% |
| Calories | 277kcal | 455kcal | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.191mg | 0.3mg | 8% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1.5µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.752mg | 1.12mg | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 5IU | 61IU | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 193mg | 150mg | 6% |
| Choline | 79mg | 96.7mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.663mg | 5.131mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 325mg | 398mg | 2% |
| Protein | 24.98g | 24.1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 0.22mg | 1% |
| Folate | 6µg | 2µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0g | 1.86g | 1% |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 18mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 8mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.012mg | 0.04mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 1.86g | N/A |
| Cholesterol | 87mg | 88mg | 0% |
| Copper | 0.077mg | 0.08mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1.6µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.287g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.281mg | 0.278mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.099mg | 1.473mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.062mg | 2.206mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.009mg | 1.708mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.184mg | 2.414mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.709mg | 0.47mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.951mg | 1.149mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.129mg | 0.914mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.809mg | 0.721mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.041g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.004g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.619g | 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
55%
65%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
58%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chuck steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chuck steak contains less Sodium (difference - 1164mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chuck steak is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.72g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chuck steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
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)
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.