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Braunschweiger vs. Pastrami — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Braunschweiger and Pastrami different?

  • Braunschweiger has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Vitamin B5, Choline, and Vitamin B3 than Pastrami.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Braunschweiger is 759% higher.
  • Braunschweiger contains 2110 times more Vitamin A RAE than Pastrami. While Braunschweiger contains 4220µg of Vitamin A RAE, Pastrami contains only 2µg.
  • Pastrami has less Saturated Fat.

Braunschweiger (a liver sausage), pork and Beef, cured, pastrami are the varieties used 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 Iron +404.5%
Contains more Copper +163.7%
Contains more Manganese +474.1%
Contains more Selenium +227.7%
Contains more Calcium +11.1%
Contains more Magnesium +54.5%
Contains more Zinc +77.2%
Equal in Phosphorus - 175
Equal in Potassium - 210
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 420% 8% 72% 18% 128% 77% 80% 21% 317%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 84% 13% 75% 19% 141% 136% 31% 4% 97%
Contains more Iron +404.5%
Contains more Copper +163.7%
Contains more Manganese +474.1%
Contains more Selenium +227.7%
Contains more Calcium +11.1%
Contains more Magnesium +54.5%
Contains more Zinc +77.2%
Equal in Phosphorus - 175
Equal in Potassium - 210

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 +33354.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +191.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +378.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +847.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +96.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1175.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +49.3%
Contains more Folate +633.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +974.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 844% 7% 36% 0% 63% 352% 157% 203% 77% 33% 2512% 4%
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 +33354.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +191.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +378.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +847.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +96.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1175.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +49.3%
Contains more Folate +633.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +974.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +389.7%
Contains more Carbs +761.1%
Contains more Other +32.5%
Contains more Protein +50.3%
Contains more Water +37.4%
15% 29% 3% 51% 3%
Protein: 14.5 g
Fats: 28.5 g
Carbs: 3.1 g
Water: 50.6 g
Other: 3.3 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 Fats +389.7%
Contains more Carbs +761.1%
Contains more Other +32.5%
Contains more Protein +50.3%
Contains more Water +37.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +501.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2102.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.2%
37% 50% 13%
Saturated Fat: 9.307 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.731 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.193 g
54% 43% 3%
Saturated Fat: 2.681 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.118 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.145 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +501.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2102.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Braunschweiger 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 vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Braunschweiger Pastrami Opinion
Net carbs 3.1g 0.36g Braunschweiger
Protein 14.5g 21.8g Pastrami
Fats 28.5g 5.82g Braunschweiger
Carbs 3.1g 0.36g Braunschweiger
Calories 327kcal 147kcal Braunschweiger
Fructose 0.01g Pastrami
Sugar 0g 0.1g Braunschweiger
Calcium 9mg 10mg Pastrami
Iron 11.2mg 2.22mg Braunschweiger
Magnesium 11mg 17mg Pastrami
Phosphorus 168mg 175mg Pastrami
Potassium 199mg 210mg Pastrami
Sodium 977mg 1078mg Braunschweiger
Zinc 2.81mg 4.98mg Pastrami
Copper 0.24mg 0.091mg Braunschweiger
Manganese 0.155mg 0.027mg Braunschweiger
Selenium 58µg 17.7µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin A 14051IU 42IU Braunschweiger
Vitamin A RAE 4220µg 2µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin E 0.35mg 0.12mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin D 48IU 4IU Braunschweiger
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0.1µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg Pastrami
Vitamin B1 0.249mg 0.052mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B2 1.525mg 0.161mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B3 8.368mg 4.26mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B5 3.38mg 0.265mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B6 0.33mg 0.221mg Braunschweiger
Folate 44µg 6µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B12 20.09µg 1.87µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin K 1.6µg 0.7µg Braunschweiger
Tryptophan 0.145mg 0.141mg Braunschweiger
Threonine 0.534mg 0.857mg Pastrami
Isoleucine 0.484mg 0.976mg Pastrami
Leucine 1.032mg 1.706mg Pastrami
Lysine 0.909mg 1.812mg Pastrami
Methionine 0.311mg 0.558mg Pastrami
Phenylalanine 0.553mg 0.847mg Pastrami
Valine 0.616mg 1.065mg Pastrami
Histidine 0.32mg 0.684mg Pastrami
Cholesterol 180mg 68mg Pastrami
Saturated Fat 9.307g 2.681g Pastrami
Monounsaturated Fat 12.731g 2.118g Braunschweiger
Polyunsaturated fat 3.193g 0.145g Braunschweiger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Braunschweiger 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
357%
Braunschweiger
37%
Pastrami
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
114%
Braunschweiger
60%
Pastrami

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pastrami
Pastrami is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 112mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pastrami
Pastrami is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.626g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger contains less Sodium (difference - 101mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Braunschweiger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171621/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.

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