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Ground beef vs. Pastrami — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Ground beef and Pastrami

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B6, and Monounsaturated Fat in Ground beef is higher than in Pastrami.
  • Pastrami covers your daily Sodium needs 44% more than Ground beef.
  • Pastrami has 3 times less Monounsaturated Fat than Ground beef. Ground beef has 7.322g of Monounsaturated Fat, while Pastrami has 2.118g.
  • Pastrami contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked 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 +230%
Contains more Potassium +14.8%
Contains less Sodium -93.2%
Contains more Zinc +17.3%
Contains more Copper +15.2%
Contains more Manganese +200%
Equal in Iron - 2.22
Equal in Magnesium - 17
Equal in Phosphorus - 175
Equal in Selenium - 17.7
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 86% 13% 72% 22% 10% 160% 27% 2% 105%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 84% 13% 75% 19% 141% 136% 31% 4% 97%
Contains more Calcium +230%
Contains more Potassium +14.8%
Contains less Sodium -93.2%
Contains more Zinc +17.3%
Contains more Copper +15.2%
Contains more Manganese +200%
Equal in Iron - 2.22
Equal in Magnesium - 17
Equal in Phosphorus - 175
Equal in Selenium - 17.7

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 B5 +93.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +40.7%
Contains more Folate +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +33.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +314.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.12
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.052
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.161
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.26
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 3% 0% 0% 13% 40% 76% 31% 72% 6% 312% 8%
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 B5 +93.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +40.7%
Contains more Folate +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +33.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +314.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.12
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.052
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.161
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.26

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +164.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +19.1%
Equal in Protein - 21.8
Equal in Other - 2.49
24% 15% 58% 2%
Protein: 23.87 g
Fats: 15.37 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 58.37 g
Other: 2.39 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 +164.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +19.1%
Equal in Protein - 21.8
Equal in Other - 2.49

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +245.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +181.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.9%
44% 53% 3%
Saturated Fat: 6.073 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.408 g
54% 43% 3%
Saturated Fat: 2.681 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.118 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.145 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +245.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +181.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ground beef Pastrami Opinion
Net carbs 0g 0.36g Pastrami
Protein 23.87g 21.8g Ground beef
Fats 15.37g 5.82g Ground beef
Carbs 0g 0.36g Pastrami
Calories 241kcal 147kcal Ground beef
Fructose 0.01g Pastrami
Sugar 0g 0.1g Ground beef
Calcium 33mg 10mg Ground beef
Iron 2.27mg 2.22mg Ground beef
Magnesium 17mg 17mg
Phosphorus 166mg 175mg Pastrami
Potassium 241mg 210mg Ground beef
Sodium 73mg 1078mg Ground beef
Zinc 5.84mg 4.98mg Ground beef
Copper 0.079mg 0.091mg Pastrami
Manganese 0.009mg 0.027mg Pastrami
Selenium 19.1µg 17.7µg Ground beef
Vitamin A 9IU 42IU Pastrami
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 2µg Ground beef
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.12mg
Vitamin D 2IU 4IU Pastrami
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Pastrami
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg Pastrami
Vitamin B1 0.051mg 0.052mg Pastrami
Vitamin B2 0.171mg 0.161mg Ground beef
Vitamin B3 4.026mg 4.26mg Pastrami
Vitamin B5 0.512mg 0.265mg Ground beef
Vitamin B6 0.311mg 0.221mg Ground beef
Folate 7µg 6µg Ground beef
Vitamin B12 2.49µg 1.87µg Ground beef
Vitamin K 2.9µg 0.7µg Ground beef
Tryptophan 0.121mg 0.141mg Pastrami
Threonine 0.923mg 0.857mg Ground beef
Isoleucine 1.055mg 0.976mg Ground beef
Leucine 1.861mg 1.706mg Ground beef
Lysine 1.976mg 1.812mg Ground beef
Methionine 0.614mg 0.558mg Ground beef
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 0.847mg Ground beef
Valine 1.172mg 1.065mg Ground beef
Histidine 0.775mg 0.684mg Ground beef
Cholesterol 88mg 68mg Pastrami
Trans Fat 1.173g Pastrami
Saturated Fat 6.073g 2.681g Pastrami
Monounsaturated Fat 7.322g 2.118g Ground beef
Polyunsaturated fat 0.408g 0.145g Ground beef
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Ground beef

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Ground beef 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
46%
Ground beef
37%
Pastrami
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Ground beef
60%
Pastrami

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pastrami
Pastrami is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pastrami
Pastrami is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.392g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground beef
Ground beef contains less Sodium (difference - 1005mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Ground beef
Ground beef is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Ground beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169474/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.