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Pastrami vs. Beefsteak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pastrami and Beefsteak different?

  • Pastrami is higher in Vitamin B12, and Iron, however, Beefsteak is richer in Vitamin B6, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Pastrami is 44% higher.
  • Beefsteak has less Sodium.

Beef, cured, pastrami and Beef, loin, top loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, select, cooked, grilled 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 +36.2%
Contains more Copper +24.7%
Contains more Manganese +200%
Contains more Calcium +120%
Contains more Magnesium +35.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +21.7%
Contains more Potassium +61.9%
Contains less Sodium -94.7%
Contains more Selenium +62.7%
Equal in Zinc - 4.85
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 84% 13% 75% 19% 141% 136% 31% 4% 97%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 62% 17% 92% 30% 8% 133% 25% 2% 158%
Contains more Iron +36.2%
Contains more Copper +24.7%
Contains more Manganese +200%
Contains more Calcium +120%
Contains more Magnesium +35.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +21.7%
Contains more Potassium +61.9%
Contains less Sodium -94.7%
Contains more Selenium +62.7%
Equal in Zinc - 4.85

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +35.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +275%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +63.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +98.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +164.7%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +128.6%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 10% 0% 0% 20% 33% 131% 32% 135% 6% 173% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +35.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +275%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +63.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +98.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +164.7%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +128.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +20%
Contains more Other +1085.7%
Contains more Protein +22.6%
Contains more Fats +159.6%
22% 6% 70% 2%
Protein: 21.8 g
Fats: 5.82 g
Carbs: 0.36 g
Water: 69.53 g
Other: 2.49 g
27% 15% 58%
Protein: 26.72 g
Fats: 15.11 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.96 g
Other: 0.21 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +20%
Contains more Other +1085.7%
Contains more Protein +22.6%
Contains more Fats +159.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +197.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +286.2%
54% 43% 3%
Saturated Fat: 2.681 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.118 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.145 g
46% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 5.951 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.298 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.56 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +197.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +286.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pastrami Beefsteak
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 Pastrami Beefsteak Opinion
Net carbs 0.36g 0g Pastrami
Protein 21.8g 26.72g Beefsteak
Fats 5.82g 15.11g Beefsteak
Carbs 0.36g 0g Pastrami
Calories 147kcal 250kcal Beefsteak
Fructose 0.01g Pastrami
Sugar 0.1g 0g Beefsteak
Calcium 10mg 22mg Beefsteak
Iron 2.22mg 1.63mg Pastrami
Magnesium 17mg 23mg Beefsteak
Phosphorus 175mg 213mg Beefsteak
Potassium 210mg 340mg Beefsteak
Sodium 1078mg 57mg Beefsteak
Zinc 4.98mg 4.85mg Pastrami
Copper 0.091mg 0.073mg Pastrami
Manganese 0.027mg 0.009mg Pastrami
Selenium 17.7µg 28.8µg Beefsteak
Vitamin A 42IU 0IU Pastrami
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 0µg Pastrami
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.45mg Beefsteak
Vitamin D 4IU Pastrami
Vitamin D 0.1µg Pastrami
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg Pastrami
Vitamin B1 0.052mg 0.078mg Beefsteak
Vitamin B2 0.161mg 0.14mg Pastrami
Vitamin B3 4.26mg 6.978mg Beefsteak
Vitamin B5 0.265mg 0.527mg Beefsteak
Vitamin B6 0.221mg 0.585mg Beefsteak
Folate 6µg 8µg Beefsteak
Vitamin B12 1.87µg 1.38µg Pastrami
Vitamin K 0.7µg 1.6µg Beefsteak
Tryptophan 0.141mg 0.173mg Beefsteak
Threonine 0.857mg 1.054mg Beefsteak
Isoleucine 0.976mg 1.201mg Beefsteak
Leucine 1.706mg 2.099mg Beefsteak
Lysine 1.812mg 2.23mg Beefsteak
Methionine 0.558mg 0.687mg Beefsteak
Phenylalanine 0.847mg 1.042mg Beefsteak
Valine 1.065mg 1.309mg Beefsteak
Histidine 0.684mg 0.842mg Beefsteak
Cholesterol 68mg 79mg Pastrami
Saturated Fat 2.681g 5.951g Pastrami
Monounsaturated Fat 2.118g 6.298g Beefsteak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.145g 0.56g Beefsteak

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Pastrami Beefsteak
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
37%
Pastrami
45%
Beefsteak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Pastrami
53%
Beefsteak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pastrami
Pastrami is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pastrami
Pastrami is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.27g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak contains less Sodium (difference - 1021mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Pastrami - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170204/nutrients
  2. Beefsteak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168720/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.