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 from 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.
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.
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Calcium
+100%
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Iron
+54.1%
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Magnesium
+22.2%
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Phosphorus
+28.7%
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Sodium
-94.3%
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Zinc
+154.5%
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Selenium
+30.3%
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Potassium
+22.5%
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Manganese
+233.3%
Equal in Copper - 0.08
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Calcium
+100%
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Iron
+54.1%
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Magnesium
+22.2%
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Phosphorus
+28.7%
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Sodium
-94.3%
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Zinc
+154.5%
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Selenium
+30.3%
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Potassium
+22.5%
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Manganese
+233.3%
Equal in Copper - 0.08
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 A
+∞%
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Folate
+200%
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Vitamin B12
+51.5%
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Vitamin E
+120%
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Vitamin D
+1400%
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Vitamin B1
+854.5%
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Vitamin B2
+57.1%
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Vitamin B5
+48.9%
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Vitamin B6
+42.1%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 5.131
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.6
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Folate
+200%
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Vitamin B12
+51.5%
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Vitamin E
+120%
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Vitamin D
+1400%
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Vitamin B1
+854.5%
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Vitamin B2
+57.1%
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Vitamin B5
+48.9%
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Vitamin B6
+42.1%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 5.131
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.6
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Water
+73.4%
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Fats
+94.9%
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+∞%
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+2350%
Equal in Protein - 24.1
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
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Water
+73.4%
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Fats
+94.9%
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+2350%
Equal in Protein - 24.1
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-39.8%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+94.6%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+327.2%
Saturated Fat:
8.66 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
9.457 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.81 g
Saturated Fat:
14.38 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
3.46 g
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Saturated Fat
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Monounsaturated Fat
+94.6%
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Polyunsaturated 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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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 0g | 1.86g |
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| Protein | 24.98g | 24.1g |
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| Fats | 19.64g | 38.27g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 1.86g |
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| Calories | 277kcal | 455kcal |
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| Calcium | 16mg | 8mg |
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| Iron | 2.45mg | 1.59mg |
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| Magnesium | 22mg | 18mg |
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| Phosphorus | 193mg | 150mg |
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| Potassium | 325mg | 398mg |
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| Sodium | 71mg | 1235mg |
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| Zinc | 8.68mg | 3.41mg |
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| Copper | 0.077mg | 0.08mg |
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| Manganese | 0.012mg | 0.04mg |
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| Selenium | 27.5µg | 21.1µg |
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| Vitamin A | 25IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 7µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 0.22mg |
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| Vitamin D | 5IU | 61IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.066mg | 0.63mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.191mg | 0.3mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.663mg | 5.131mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.752mg | 1.12mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.373mg | 0.53mg |
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| Folate | 6µg | 2µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 3.03µg | 2µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1.6µg | |
| Tryptophan | 0.281mg | 0.278mg |
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| Threonine | 1.099mg | 1.473mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.062mg | 2.206mg |
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| Leucine | 2.009mg | 1.708mg |
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| Lysine | 2.184mg | 2.414mg |
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| Methionine | 0.709mg | 0.47mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.951mg | 1.149mg |
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| Valine | 1.129mg | 0.914mg |
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| Histidine | 0.809mg | 0.721mg |
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| Cholesterol | 87mg | 88mg |
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| Trans Fat | 1.287g |
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| Saturated Fat | 8.66g | 14.38g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.004g | 0g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 9.457g | 18.4g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.81g | 3.46g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.619g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.041g |
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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
56%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
58%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chuck steak contains less Sodium (difference - 1164mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chuck steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
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.