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Rib eye steak vs. Chorizo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between rib eye steak and chorizo?

  • Rib eye steak is richer in zinc, selenium, and iron, while chorizo is higher in vitamin B1, vitamin B5, vitamin D, and choline.
  • Chorizo's daily need coverage for sodium is 51% higher.
  • Chorizo has 2 times less zinc than rib eye steak. Rib eye steak has 5.91mg of zinc, while chorizo has 3.41mg.
  • Rib eye steak is lower in saturated fat.
  • Chorizo has a higher glycemic index (28) than rib eye steak (0).

We used Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip-on, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled and Chorizo, pork and beef types in this comparison.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 3.3% 23% 84% 27% 161% 65% 7% 10% 162%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 2.4% 35% 60% 27% 93% 64% 161% 5.2% 115%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +22.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +37.5%
Contains more IronIron +40.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +73.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +100%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +40.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +53.1%
~equal in Copper ~0.08mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~150mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 2.7% 2% 3% 18% 66% 92% 32% 110% 263% 4% 4.5% 27%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 4.4% 23% 158% 69% 96% 67% 122% 250% 4% 1.5% 53%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +120%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +650%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +787.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +109%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +11.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +98.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.3mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~5.131mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~2µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~1.6µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 22% 54%
Protein: 23.69 g
Fats: 21.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 54.49 g
Other: 0.01 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 WaterWater +71.1%
Contains more FatsFats +75.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +39100%
~equal in Protein ~24.1g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
46% 50% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.684 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.519 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.027 g
40% 51% 10%
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 -32.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +74.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +236.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rib eye steak Chorizo DV% diff.
Sodium 54mg 1235mg 51%
Vitamin B1 0.071mg 0.63mg 47%
Fats 21.81g 38.27g 25%
Zinc 5.91mg 3.41mg 23%
Saturated fat 9.684g 14.38g 21%
Monounsaturated fat 10.519g 18.4g 20%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.027g 3.46g 16%
Selenium 29.7µg 21.1µg 16%
Vitamin B5 0.536mg 1.12mg 12%
Choline 48.8mg 96.7mg 9%
Calories 291kcal 455kcal 8%
Iron 2.24mg 1.59mg 8%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1.5µg 7%
Vitamin D 7IU 61IU 7%
Vitamin B12 2.1µg 2µg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.477mg 0.53mg 4%
Potassium 260mg 398mg 4%
Cholesterol 80mg 88mg 3%
Manganese 0.08mg 0.04mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.22mg 1%
Folate 6µg 2µg 1%
Vitamin A 8µg 0µg 1%
Carbs 0g 1.86g 1%
Vitamin B2 0.287mg 0.3mg 1%
Vitamin B3 4.908mg 5.131mg 1%
Protein 23.69g 24.1g 1%
Magnesium 22mg 18mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 1.86g N/A
Calcium 11mg 8mg 0%
Copper 0.08mg 0.08mg 0%
Phosphorus 152mg 150mg 0%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1.6µg 0%
Trans fat 1.478g N/A
Tryptophan 0.265mg 0.278mg 0%
Threonine 1.116mg 1.473mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.103mg 2.206mg 0%
Leucine 2.041mg 1.708mg 0%
Lysine 2.269mg 2.414mg 0%
Methionine 0.641mg 0.47mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.95mg 1.149mg 0%
Valine 1.184mg 0.914mg 0%
Histidine 0.888mg 0.721mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.038g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.014g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.7g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Rib eye steak Chorizo
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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%
Rib eye steak
65%
Chorizo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Rib eye steak
58%
Chorizo

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak contains less Sodium (difference - 1181mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.696g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Chorizo
Chorizo is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chorizo
Chorizo is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)

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. Rib eye steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173392/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.