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Chuck steak vs. Pastrami — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Chuck steak and Pastrami

  • Pastrami has less Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Chuck steak covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 48% more than Pastrami.
  • Pastrami contains 6 times less Polyunsaturated fat than Chuck steak. Chuck steak contains 0.81g of Polyunsaturated fat, while Pastrami contains 0.145g.
  • Pastrami has less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Beef, chuck eye steak, boneless, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled 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 +60%
Contains more Iron +10.4%
Contains more Magnesium +29.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.3%
Contains more Potassium +54.8%
Contains less Sodium -93.4%
Contains more Zinc +74.3%
Contains more Selenium +55.4%
Contains more Copper +18.2%
Contains more Manganese +125%
Equal in Iron - 2.22
Equal in Phosphorus - 175
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 92% 16% 83% 29% 10% 237% 26% 2% 150%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 84% 13% 75% 19% 141% 136% 31% 4% 97%
Contains more Calcium +60%
Contains more Iron +10.4%
Contains more Magnesium +29.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.3%
Contains more Potassium +54.8%
Contains less Sodium -93.4%
Contains more Zinc +74.3%
Contains more Selenium +55.4%
Contains more Copper +18.2%
Contains more Manganese +125%
Equal in Iron - 2.22
Equal in Phosphorus - 175

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 B1 +26.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +183.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +68.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +62%
Contains more Vitamin K +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +68%
Contains more Vitamin E +20%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.1
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.26
Equal in Folate - 6
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 2% 3% 0% 17% 45% 88% 46% 87% 5% 379% 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 B1 +26.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +183.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +68.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +62%
Contains more Vitamin K +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +68%
Contains more Vitamin E +20%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.1
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.26
Equal in Folate - 6

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +14.6%
Contains more Fats +237.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +25.9%
Contains more Other +1456.3%
25% 20% 55%
Protein: 24.98 g
Fats: 19.64 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.22 g
Other: 0.16 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 +14.6%
Contains more Fats +237.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +25.9%
Contains more Other +1456.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +346.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +458.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -69%
46% 50% 4%
Saturated Fat: 8.66 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.457 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
54% 43% 3%
Saturated Fat: 2.681 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.118 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.145 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +346.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +458.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -69%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chuck steak 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 Chuck steak Pastrami Opinion
Net carbs 0g 0.36g Pastrami
Protein 24.98g 21.8g Chuck steak
Fats 19.64g 5.82g Chuck steak
Carbs 0g 0.36g Pastrami
Calories 277kcal 147kcal Chuck steak
Fructose 0.01g Pastrami
Sugar 0g 0.1g Chuck steak
Calcium 16mg 10mg Chuck steak
Iron 2.45mg 2.22mg Chuck steak
Magnesium 22mg 17mg Chuck steak
Phosphorus 193mg 175mg Chuck steak
Potassium 325mg 210mg Chuck steak
Sodium 71mg 1078mg Chuck steak
Zinc 8.68mg 4.98mg Chuck steak
Copper 0.077mg 0.091mg Pastrami
Manganese 0.012mg 0.027mg Pastrami
Selenium 27.5µg 17.7µg Chuck steak
Vitamin A 25IU 42IU Pastrami
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 2µg Chuck steak
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.12mg Pastrami
Vitamin D 5IU 4IU Chuck steak
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.1µg
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg Pastrami
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.052mg Chuck steak
Vitamin B2 0.191mg 0.161mg Chuck steak
Vitamin B3 4.663mg 4.26mg Chuck steak
Vitamin B5 0.752mg 0.265mg Chuck steak
Vitamin B6 0.373mg 0.221mg Chuck steak
Folate 6µg 6µg
Vitamin B12 3.03µg 1.87µg Chuck steak
Vitamin K 1.6µg 0.7µg Chuck steak
Tryptophan 0.281mg 0.141mg Chuck steak
Threonine 1.099mg 0.857mg Chuck steak
Isoleucine 1.062mg 0.976mg Chuck steak
Leucine 2.009mg 1.706mg Chuck steak
Lysine 2.184mg 1.812mg Chuck steak
Methionine 0.709mg 0.558mg Chuck steak
Phenylalanine 0.951mg 0.847mg Chuck steak
Valine 1.129mg 1.065mg Chuck steak
Histidine 0.809mg 0.684mg Chuck steak
Cholesterol 87mg 68mg Pastrami
Trans Fat 1.287g Pastrami
Saturated Fat 8.66g 2.681g Pastrami
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Chuck steak
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0g Chuck steak
Monounsaturated Fat 9.457g 2.118g Chuck steak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 0.145g Chuck steak
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Chuck steak
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.619g Chuck steak
Omega-3 - ALA 0.041g Chuck steak

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Chuck steak 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
56%
Chuck steak
37%
Pastrami
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Chuck steak
60%
Pastrami

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pastrami
Pastrami is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pastrami
Pastrami is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.979g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak contains less Sodium (difference - 1007mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak 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. Chuck steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171228/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.