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Pastrami vs. Bratwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Pastrami and Bratwurst?

  • Pastrami is higher in Zinc, Iron, Vitamin B3, Selenium, and Phosphorus, yet Bratwurst is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B5.
  • Bratwurst's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 33% more.
  • Pastrami has 2 times more Iron than Bratwurst. While Pastrami has 2.22mg of Iron, Bratwurst has only 1mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Bratwurst is lower.

We used Beef, cured, pastrami and Bratwurst, beef and pork, smoked types 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.
Pastrami
Pastrami
7
:
3
Bratwurst
Bratwurst
Contains more Calcium +42.9%
Contains more Iron +122%
Contains more Magnesium +13.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +34.6%
Contains more Zinc +101.6%
Contains more Copper +13.8%
Contains more Selenium +25.5%
Contains more Potassium +34.8%
Contains less Sodium -21.3%
Contains more Manganese +51.9%
Pastrami
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 84% 13% 75% 19% 141% 136% 31% 4% 97%
Bratwurst
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 38% 11% 56% 25% 111% 68% 27% 6% 77%
Contains more Calcium +42.9%
Contains more Iron +122%
Contains more Magnesium +13.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +34.6%
Contains more Zinc +101.6%
Contains more Copper +13.8%
Contains more Selenium +25.5%
Contains more Potassium +34.8%
Contains less Sodium -21.3%
Contains more Manganese +51.9%

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.
Pastrami
Pastrami
8
:
4
Bratwurst
Bratwurst
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +37%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +10.5%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +630.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +32.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +160.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +42.8%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.2
Pastrami
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%
Bratwurst
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 96% 50% 59% 42% 47% 3% 334% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +37%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +10.5%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +630.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +32.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +160.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +42.8%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.2

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pastrami
Pastrami
2
:
3
Bratwurst
Bratwurst
Contains more Protein +78.7%
Contains more Water +22.7%
Contains more Fats +352.6%
Contains more Carbs +455.6%
Contains more Other +12.9%
Pastrami
22% 6% 70% 2%
Protein: 21.8 g
Fats: 5.82 g
Carbs: 0.36 g
Water: 69.53 g
Other: 2.49 g
Bratwurst
12% 26% 2% 57% 3%
Protein: 12.2 g
Fats: 26.34 g
Carbs: 2 g
Water: 56.65 g
Other: 2.81 g
Contains more Protein +78.7%
Contains more Water +22.7%
Contains more Fats +352.6%
Contains more Carbs +455.6%
Contains more Other +12.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pastrami
Pastrami
1
:
2
Bratwurst
Bratwurst
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +277.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +989.7%
Pastrami
54% 43% 3%
Saturated Fat: 2.681 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.118 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.145 g
Bratwurst
39% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: 6.08 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.58 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +277.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +989.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pastrami Bratwurst
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pastrami Bratwurst Opinion
Net carbs 0.36g 2g Bratwurst
Protein 21.8g 12.2g Pastrami
Fats 5.82g 26.34g Bratwurst
Carbs 0.36g 2g Bratwurst
Calories 147kcal 297kcal Bratwurst
Fructose 0.01g Pastrami
Sugar 0.1g 0g Bratwurst
Calcium 10mg 7mg Pastrami
Iron 2.22mg 1mg Pastrami
Magnesium 17mg 15mg Pastrami
Phosphorus 175mg 130mg Pastrami
Potassium 210mg 283mg Bratwurst
Sodium 1078mg 848mg Bratwurst
Zinc 4.98mg 2.47mg Pastrami
Copper 0.091mg 0.08mg Pastrami
Manganese 0.027mg 0.041mg Bratwurst
Selenium 17.7µg 14.1µg Pastrami
Vitamin A 42IU 0IU Pastrami
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 0µg Pastrami
Vitamin E 0.12mg Pastrami
Vitamin D 4IU Pastrami
Vitamin D 0.1µg Pastrami
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg Pastrami
Vitamin B1 0.052mg 0.38mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B2 0.161mg 0.213mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B3 4.26mg 3.11mg Pastrami
Vitamin B5 0.265mg 0.69mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B6 0.221mg 0.2mg Pastrami
Folate 6µg 4µg Pastrami
Vitamin B12 1.87µg 2.67µg Bratwurst
Vitamin K 0.7µg Pastrami
Tryptophan 0.141mg 0.107mg Pastrami
Threonine 0.857mg 0.465mg Pastrami
Isoleucine 0.976mg 0.485mg Pastrami
Leucine 1.706mg 0.81mg Pastrami
Lysine 1.812mg 0.903mg Pastrami
Methionine 0.558mg 0.364mg Pastrami
Phenylalanine 0.847mg 0.405mg Pastrami
Valine 1.065mg 0.464mg Pastrami
Histidine 0.684mg 0.395mg Pastrami
Cholesterol 68mg 78mg Pastrami
Saturated Fat 2.681g 6.08g Pastrami
Monounsaturated Fat 2.118g 8g Bratwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 0.145g 1.58g Bratwurst

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pastrami Bratwurst
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
52%
Bratwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Pastrami
42%
Bratwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pastrami
Pastrami is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pastrami
Pastrami is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.399g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pastrami
Pastrami is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pastrami
Pastrami is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pastrami
Pastrami is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst contains less Sodium (difference - 230mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)

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. Bratwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172956/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.