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Short ribs vs. Chorizo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Short ribs and Chorizo?

  • Short ribs are higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Iron, however, Chorizo is richer in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2.
  • Chorizo's daily need coverage for Sodium is 52% more.
  • Chorizo has less Saturated Fat.

We used Beef, rib, shortribs, separable lean and fat, choice, cooked, braised 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.
Short ribs
Short ribs
6
:
4
Chorizo
Chorizo
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Iron +45.3%
Contains less Sodium -96%
Contains more Zinc +43.1%
Contains more Copper +23.8%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Potassium +77.7%
Contains more Manganese +207.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 150
Equal in Selenium - 21.1
Short ribs
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 87% 11% 70% 20% 7% 134% 33% 2% 114%
Chorizo
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 60% 13% 65% 36% 162% 93% 27% 6% 116%
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Iron +45.3%
Contains less Sodium -96%
Contains more Zinc +43.1%
Contains more Copper +23.8%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Potassium +77.7%
Contains more Manganese +207.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 150
Equal in Selenium - 21.1

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.
Short ribs
Short ribs
4
:
6
Chorizo
Chorizo
Contains more Vitamin E +31.8%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +31%
Contains more Vitamin K +50%
Contains more Vitamin D +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1160%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +109.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +344.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +140.9%
Short ribs
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 6% 21% 0% 13% 35% 46% 16% 51% 4% 328% 6%
Chorizo
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 +31.8%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +31%
Contains more Vitamin K +50%
Contains more Vitamin D +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1160%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +109.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +344.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +140.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Short ribs
Short ribs
2
:
3
Chorizo
Chorizo
Contains more Water +12.2%
Contains more Protein +11.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +437%
Equal in Fats - 38.27
Short ribs
22% 42% 36%
Protein: 21.57 g
Fats: 41.98 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 35.72 g
Other: 0.73 g
Chorizo
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 Water +12.2%
Contains more Protein +11.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +437%
Equal in Fats - 38.27

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Short ribs
Short ribs
1
:
2
Chorizo
Chorizo
Contains less Saturated Fat -19.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +126.1%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 18.4
Short ribs
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 17.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.88 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.53 g
Chorizo
40% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: 14.38 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.46 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -19.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +126.1%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 18.4

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Short ribs Chorizo Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.86g Chorizo
Protein 21.57g 24.1g Chorizo
Fats 41.98g 38.27g Short ribs
Carbs 0g 1.86g Chorizo
Calories 471kcal 455kcal Short ribs
Calcium 12mg 8mg Short ribs
Iron 2.31mg 1.59mg Short ribs
Magnesium 15mg 18mg Chorizo
Phosphorus 162mg 150mg Short ribs
Potassium 224mg 398mg Chorizo
Sodium 50mg 1235mg Short ribs
Zinc 4.88mg 3.41mg Short ribs
Copper 0.099mg 0.08mg Short ribs
Manganese 0.013mg 0.04mg Chorizo
Selenium 20.8µg 21.1µg Chorizo
Vitamin E 0.29mg 0.22mg Short ribs
Vitamin D 27IU 61IU Chorizo
Vitamin D 0.7µg 1.5µg Chorizo
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.63mg Chorizo
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.3mg Chorizo
Vitamin B3 2.452mg 5.131mg Chorizo
Vitamin B5 0.252mg 1.12mg Chorizo
Vitamin B6 0.22mg 0.53mg Chorizo
Folate 5µg 2µg Short ribs
Vitamin B12 2.62µg 2µg Short ribs
Vitamin K 2.4µg 1.6µg Short ribs
Tryptophan 0.142mg 0.278mg Chorizo
Threonine 0.862mg 1.473mg Chorizo
Isoleucine 0.981mg 2.206mg Chorizo
Leucine 1.716mg 1.708mg Short ribs
Lysine 1.823mg 2.414mg Chorizo
Methionine 0.562mg 0.47mg Short ribs
Phenylalanine 0.852mg 1.149mg Chorizo
Valine 1.07mg 0.914mg Short ribs
Histidine 0.688mg 0.721mg Chorizo
Cholesterol 94mg 88mg Chorizo
Saturated Fat 17.8g 14.38g Chorizo
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Short ribs
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Short ribs
Omega-3 - DPA 0.016g 0g Short ribs
Monounsaturated Fat 18.88g 18.4g Short ribs
Polyunsaturated fat 1.53g 3.46g Chorizo

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Short ribs 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
44%
Short ribs
68%
Chorizo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Short ribs
58%
Chorizo

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Short ribs
Short ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 1185mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Short ribs
Short ribs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.42g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chorizo
Chorizo is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
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.
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. Short ribs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168613/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.