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Chicken thigh vs. Pastrami — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Chicken thigh and Pastrami

  • Chicken thigh has more Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, and Selenium, however, Pastrami has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Iron.
  • Pastrami's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 64% more.
  • Chicken thigh has 5 times more Vitamin B5 than Pastrami. Chicken thigh has 1.285mg of Vitamin B5, while Pastrami has 0.265mg.
  • Pastrami is lower in Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Chicken, broilers or fryers, thigh, meat only, cooked, fried 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 Calcium +30%
Contains more Magnesium +52.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.7%
Contains more Potassium +23.3%
Contains less Sodium -91.2%
Contains more Selenium +15.8%
Contains more Iron +52.1%
Contains more Zinc +78.5%
Equal in Copper - 0.091
Equal in Manganese - 0.027
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 55% 19% 86% 23% 13% 77% 30% 4% 112%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 84% 13% 75% 19% 141% 136% 31% 4% 97%
Contains more Calcium +30%
Contains more Magnesium +52.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.7%
Contains more Potassium +23.3%
Contains less Sodium -91.2%
Contains more Selenium +15.8%
Contains more Iron +52.1%
Contains more Zinc +78.5%
Equal in Copper - 0.091
Equal in Manganese - 0.027

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 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +69.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +58.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +67.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +384.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +71.9%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +466.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 0% 6% 0% 22% 59% 134% 78% 88% 7% 42% 0%
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 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +69.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +58.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +67.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +384.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +71.9%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +466.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +29.3%
Contains more Fats +77%
Contains more Carbs +227.8%
Contains more Water +17.2%
Contains more Other +141.7%
28% 10% 59%
Protein: 28.18 g
Fats: 10.3 g
Carbs: 1.18 g
Water: 59.31 g
Other: 1.03 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 +29.3%
Contains more Fats +77%
Contains more Carbs +227.8%
Contains more Water +17.2%
Contains more Other +141.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +80.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1575.9%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 2.681
31% 42% 27%
Saturated Fat: 2.78 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.43 g
54% 43% 3%
Saturated Fat: 2.681 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.118 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.145 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +80.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1575.9%
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.
Chicken thigh 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 Chicken thigh Pastrami Opinion
Net carbs 1.18g 0.36g Chicken thigh
Protein 28.18g 21.8g Chicken thigh
Fats 10.3g 5.82g Chicken thigh
Carbs 1.18g 0.36g Chicken thigh
Calories 218kcal 147kcal Chicken thigh
Fructose 0.01g Pastrami
Sugar 0.1g Chicken thigh
Calcium 13mg 10mg Chicken thigh
Iron 1.46mg 2.22mg Pastrami
Magnesium 26mg 17mg Chicken thigh
Phosphorus 199mg 175mg Chicken thigh
Potassium 259mg 210mg Chicken thigh
Sodium 95mg 1078mg Chicken thigh
Zinc 2.79mg 4.98mg Pastrami
Copper 0.09mg 0.091mg Pastrami
Manganese 0.027mg 0.027mg
Selenium 20.5µg 17.7µg Chicken thigh
Vitamin A 70IU 42IU Chicken thigh
Vitamin A RAE 2µg Pastrami
Vitamin E 0.12mg Pastrami
Vitamin D 8IU 4IU Chicken thigh
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0.1µg Chicken thigh
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg Pastrami
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.052mg Chicken thigh
Vitamin B2 0.255mg 0.161mg Chicken thigh
Vitamin B3 7.12mg 4.26mg Chicken thigh
Vitamin B5 1.285mg 0.265mg Chicken thigh
Vitamin B6 0.38mg 0.221mg Chicken thigh
Folate 9µg 6µg Chicken thigh
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 1.87µg Pastrami
Vitamin K 0.7µg Pastrami
Tryptophan 0.329mg 0.141mg Chicken thigh
Threonine 1.188mg 0.857mg Chicken thigh
Isoleucine 1.486mg 0.976mg Chicken thigh
Leucine 2.115mg 1.706mg Chicken thigh
Lysine 2.384mg 1.812mg Chicken thigh
Methionine 0.778mg 0.558mg Chicken thigh
Phenylalanine 1.121mg 0.847mg Chicken thigh
Valine 1.397mg 1.065mg Chicken thigh
Histidine 0.874mg 0.684mg Chicken thigh
Cholesterol 102mg 68mg Pastrami
Saturated Fat 2.78g 2.681g Pastrami
Omega-3 - DHA 0.05g 0g Chicken thigh
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Chicken thigh
Omega-3 - DPA 0.03g 0g Chicken thigh
Monounsaturated Fat 3.82g 2.118g Chicken thigh
Polyunsaturated fat 2.43g 0.145g Chicken thigh

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken thigh 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
36%
Chicken thigh
37%
Pastrami
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Chicken thigh
60%
Pastrami

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pastrami
Pastrami is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pastrami
Pastrami is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.099g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh contains less Sodium (difference - 983mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Chicken thigh - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172387/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.