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Beef Liver vs. Pastrami — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Beef Liver and Pastrami

  • Pastrami contains less Vitamin B12, Copper, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, Choline, Folate, and Vitamin B6 than Beef Liver.
  • Beef Liver's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 2863% higher.
  • Pastrami contains 4721 times less Vitamin A RAE than Beef Liver. Beef Liver contains 9442µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Pastrami contains 2µg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Pastrami is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Beef, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised and Beef, cured, pastrami.

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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 Iron +194.6%
Contains more Magnesium +23.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +184%
Contains more Potassium +67.6%
Contains less Sodium -92.7%
Contains more Copper +15595.6%
Contains more Manganese +1218.5%
Contains more Selenium +104%
Contains more Calcium +66.7%
Equal in Zinc - 4.98
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 246% 15% 213% 32% 11% 145% 4761% 47% 197%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 84% 13% 75% 19% 141% 136% 31% 4% 97%
Contains more Iron +194.6%
Contains more Magnesium +23.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +184%
Contains more Potassium +67.6%
Contains less Sodium -92.7%
Contains more Copper +15595.6%
Contains more Manganese +1218.5%
Contains more Selenium +104%
Contains more Calcium +66.7%
Equal in Zinc - 4.98

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 A +75409.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +325%
Contains more Vitamin D +1100%
Contains more Vitamin C +533.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +273.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2027.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +311.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2583%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +360.2%
Contains more Folate +4116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3674.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +371.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1903% 11% 36% 7% 49% 791% 329% 427% 235% 190% 8823% 9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 3% 3% 1% 14% 38% 80% 16% 51% 5% 234% 2%
Contains more Vitamin A +75409.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +325%
Contains more Vitamin D +1100%
Contains more Vitamin C +533.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +273.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2027.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +311.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2583%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +360.2%
Contains more Folate +4116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3674.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +371.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +33.4%
Contains more Carbs +1325%
Contains more Fats +10.6%
Contains more Water +18.2%
Contains more Other +44.8%
29% 5% 5% 59% 2%
Protein: 29.08 g
Fats: 5.26 g
Carbs: 5.13 g
Water: 58.81 g
Other: 1.72 g
22% 6% 70% 2%
Protein: 21.8 g
Fats: 5.82 g
Carbs: 0.36 g
Water: 69.53 g
Other: 2.49 g
Contains more Protein +33.4%
Contains more Carbs +1325%
Contains more Fats +10.6%
Contains more Water +18.2%
Contains more Other +44.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +664.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +88.4%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 2.681
57% 22% 21%
Saturated Fat: 2.947 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.109 g
54% 43% 3%
Saturated Fat: 2.681 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.118 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.145 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +664.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +88.4%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 2.681

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef Liver Pastrami Opinion
Net carbs 5.13g 0.36g Beef Liver
Protein 29.08g 21.8g Beef Liver
Fats 5.26g 5.82g Pastrami
Carbs 5.13g 0.36g Beef Liver
Calories 191kcal 147kcal Beef Liver
Fructose 0.01g Pastrami
Sugar 0g 0.1g Beef Liver
Calcium 6mg 10mg Pastrami
Iron 6.54mg 2.22mg Beef Liver
Magnesium 21mg 17mg Beef Liver
Phosphorus 497mg 175mg Beef Liver
Potassium 352mg 210mg Beef Liver
Sodium 79mg 1078mg Beef Liver
Zinc 5.3mg 4.98mg Beef Liver
Copper 14.283mg 0.091mg Beef Liver
Manganese 0.356mg 0.027mg Beef Liver
Selenium 36.1µg 17.7µg Beef Liver
Vitamin A 31714IU 42IU Beef Liver
Vitamin A RAE 9442µg 2µg Beef Liver
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0.12mg Beef Liver
Vitamin D 49IU 4IU Beef Liver
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0.1µg Beef Liver
Vitamin C 1.9mg 0.3mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B1 0.194mg 0.052mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B2 3.425mg 0.161mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B3 17.525mg 4.26mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B5 7.11mg 0.265mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B6 1.017mg 0.221mg Beef Liver
Folate 253µg 6µg Beef Liver
Vitamin B12 70.58µg 1.87µg Beef Liver
Vitamin K 3.3µg 0.7µg Beef Liver
Tryptophan 0.368mg 0.141mg Beef Liver
Threonine 1.215mg 0.857mg Beef Liver
Isoleucine 1.352mg 0.976mg Beef Liver
Leucine 2.67mg 1.706mg Beef Liver
Lysine 2.247mg 1.812mg Beef Liver
Methionine 0.759mg 0.558mg Beef Liver
Phenylalanine 1.515mg 0.847mg Beef Liver
Valine 1.761mg 1.065mg Beef Liver
Histidine 0.879mg 0.684mg Beef Liver
Cholesterol 396mg 68mg Pastrami
Trans Fat 0.365g Pastrami
Saturated Fat 2.947g 2.681g Pastrami
Monounsaturated Fat 1.124g 2.118g Pastrami
Polyunsaturated fat 1.109g 0.145g Beef Liver
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g Beef Liver
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.659g Beef Liver
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.025g Beef Liver
Omega-3 - ALA 0.017g Beef Liver

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Beef Liver Pastrami
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
1067%
Beef Liver
37%
Pastrami
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
567%
Beef Liver
60%
Pastrami

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pastrami
Pastrami is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 328mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pastrami
Pastrami is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.266g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver contains less Sodium (difference - 999mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Beef Liver - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168626/nutrients
  2. Pastrami - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170204/nutrients

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

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