Ground beef vs. Chorizo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Ground beef and Chorizo
- Ground beef is richer in Zinc, Vitamin B12, and Iron, yet Chorizo is richer in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin D.
- Daily need coverage for Sodium from Chorizo is 51% higher.
- Ground beef contains 2 times more Zinc than Chorizo. Ground beef contains 5.84mg of Zinc, while Chorizo contains 3.41mg.
- Ground beef contains less Saturated Fat.
Food types used in this article are Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked and Chorizo, pork and beef.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +312.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +42.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +71.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +65.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +344.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +10.5% |
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 | +24.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +81.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +250% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +83.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1135.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +75.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +27.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +118.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +70.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +32.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
23.87 g
Fats:
15.37 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
58.37 g
Other:
2.39 g
Protein:
24.1 g
Fats:
38.27 g
Carbs:
1.86 g
Water:
31.85 g
Other:
3.92 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +83.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +149% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +64% |
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Protein
~24.1g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
6.073 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.408 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 | -57.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +151.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +748% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 241kcal | 455kcal |
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| Protein | 23.87g | 24.1g |
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| Fats | 15.37g | 38.27g |
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| Net carbs | 0g | 1.86g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 1.86g |
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| Cholesterol | 88mg | 88mg | |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 61IU |
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| Magnesium | 17mg | 18mg |
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| Calcium | 33mg | 8mg |
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| Potassium | 241mg | 398mg |
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| Iron | 2.27mg | 1.59mg |
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| Copper | 0.079mg | 0.08mg |
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| Zinc | 5.84mg | 3.41mg |
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| Phosphorus | 166mg | 150mg |
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| Sodium | 73mg | 1235mg |
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| Vitamin A | 9IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 0.22mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0µg | 1.5µg |
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| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0.04mg |
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| Selenium | 19.1µg | 21.1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.051mg | 0.63mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.171mg | 0.3mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.026mg | 5.131mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.512mg | 1.12mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.311mg | 0.53mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.49µg | 2µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.9µg | 1.6µg |
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| Folate | 7µg | 2µg |
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| Trans Fat | 1.173g |
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| Choline | 73.2mg | 96.7mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 6.073g | 14.38g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 7.322g | 18.4g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.408g | 3.46g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.121mg | 0.278mg |
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| Threonine | 0.923mg | 1.473mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.055mg | 2.206mg |
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| Leucine | 1.861mg | 1.708mg |
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| Lysine | 1.976mg | 2.414mg |
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| Methionine | 0.614mg | 0.47mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.931mg | 1.149mg |
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| Valine | 1.172mg | 0.914mg |
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| Histidine | 0.775mg | 0.721mg |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g |
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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
46%
67%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
58%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground beef contains less Sodium (difference - 1162mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ground beef is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.307g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground beef 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 Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (88 mg)
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.