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Flank steak vs. Chorizo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Flank steak and Chorizo?

  • Flank steak is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Zinc, and Phosphorus, however, Chorizo is richer in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B5.
  • Chorizo's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 55% more.
  • Flank steak has less Saturated Fat.

We used Beef, flank, steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, broiled and Chorizo, pork and beef types 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 Calcium +150%
Contains more Magnesium +27.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +40%
Contains less Sodium -95.5%
Contains more Zinc +43.7%
Contains more Selenium +39.3%
Contains more Potassium +17.4%
Contains more Manganese +344.4%
Equal in Iron - 1.59
Equal in Copper - 0.08
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 66% 17% 90% 30% 8% 134% 28% 2% 161%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 60% 13% 65% 36% 162% 93% 27% 6% 116%
Contains more Calcium +150%
Contains more Magnesium +27.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +40%
Contains less Sodium -95.5%
Contains more Zinc +43.7%
Contains more Selenium +39.3%
Contains more Potassium +17.4%
Contains more Manganese +344.4%
Equal in Iron - 1.59
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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Contains more Vitamin E +72.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +43.5%
Contains more Folate +350%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +740%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +125.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +105.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +22.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +14.3%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.53
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 8% 0% 0% 19% 31% 139% 33% 134% 7% 204% 4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 45% 0% 158% 70% 97% 68% 123% 2% 251% 4%
Contains more Vitamin E +72.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +43.5%
Contains more Folate +350%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +740%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +125.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +105.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +22.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +14.3%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.53

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +14.8%
Contains more Water +101.5%
Contains more Fats +365%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Other - 3.92
28% 8% 64%
Protein: 27.66 g
Fats: 8.23 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.17 g
Other: 0 g
24% 38% 2% 32% 4%
Protein: 24.1 g
Fats: 38.27 g
Carbs: 1.86 g
Water: 31.85 g
Other: 3.92 g
Contains more Protein +14.8%
Contains more Water +101.5%
Contains more Fats +365%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Other - 3.92

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +454.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +974.5%
48% 47% 5%
Saturated Fat: 3.395 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.317 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.322 g
40% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: 14.38 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.46 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +454.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +974.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Flank steak Chorizo
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Flank steak Chorizo Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.86g Chorizo
Protein 27.66g 24.1g Flank steak
Fats 8.23g 38.27g Chorizo
Carbs 0g 1.86g Chorizo
Calories 192kcal 455kcal Chorizo
Calcium 20mg 8mg Flank steak
Iron 1.74mg 1.59mg Flank steak
Magnesium 23mg 18mg Flank steak
Phosphorus 210mg 150mg Flank steak
Potassium 339mg 398mg Chorizo
Sodium 56mg 1235mg Flank steak
Zinc 4.9mg 3.41mg Flank steak
Copper 0.082mg 0.08mg Flank steak
Manganese 0.009mg 0.04mg Chorizo
Selenium 29.4µg 21.1µg Flank steak
Vitamin E 0.38mg 0.22mg Flank steak
Vitamin D 61IU Chorizo
Vitamin D 1.5µg Chorizo
Vitamin B1 0.075mg 0.63mg Chorizo
Vitamin B2 0.133mg 0.3mg Chorizo
Vitamin B3 7.363mg 5.131mg Flank steak
Vitamin B5 0.545mg 1.12mg Chorizo
Vitamin B6 0.579mg 0.53mg Flank steak
Folate 9µg 2µg Flank steak
Vitamin B12 1.63µg 2µg Chorizo
Vitamin K 1.4µg 1.6µg Chorizo
Tryptophan 0.182mg 0.278mg Chorizo
Threonine 1.105mg 1.473mg Chorizo
Isoleucine 1.259mg 2.206mg Chorizo
Leucine 2.201mg 1.708mg Flank steak
Lysine 2.338mg 2.414mg Chorizo
Methionine 0.72mg 0.47mg Flank steak
Phenylalanine 1.093mg 1.149mg Chorizo
Valine 1.372mg 0.914mg Flank steak
Histidine 0.883mg 0.721mg Flank steak
Cholesterol 79mg 88mg Flank steak
Saturated Fat 3.395g 14.38g Flank steak
Monounsaturated Fat 3.317g 18.4g Chorizo
Polyunsaturated fat 0.322g 3.46g Chorizo

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Flank steak Chorizo
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
48%
Flank steak
68%
Chorizo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Flank steak
58%
Chorizo

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Flank steak
Flank steak contains less Sodium (difference - 1179mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flank steak
Flank steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Flank steak
Flank steak is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.985g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Flank steak
Flank steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flank steak
Flank steak is relatively richer in minerals
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 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.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Flank steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168733/nutrients
  2. Chorizo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173859/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.