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Pastrami vs. Ground beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Pastrami and Ground beef

  • 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.
  • Ground beef contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Beef, cured, pastrami and Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked.

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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 Copper +15.2%
Contains more Manganese +200%
Contains more Calcium +230%
Contains more Potassium +14.8%
Contains less Sodium -93.2%
Contains more Zinc +17.3%
Equal in Iron - 2.27
Equal in Magnesium - 17
Equal in Phosphorus - 166
Equal in Selenium - 19.1
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 10% 86% 13% 72% 22% 10% 160% 27% 2% 105%
Contains more Copper +15.2%
Contains more Manganese +200%
Contains more Calcium +230%
Contains more Potassium +14.8%
Contains less Sodium -93.2%
Contains more Zinc +17.3%
Equal in Iron - 2.27
Equal in Magnesium - 17
Equal in Phosphorus - 166
Equal in Selenium - 19.1

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 +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
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%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.12
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.051
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.171
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.026
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 1% 3% 0% 0% 13% 40% 76% 31% 72% 6% 312% 8%
Contains more Vitamin A +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
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%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.12
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.051
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.171
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.026

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +19.1%
Contains more Fats +164.1%
Equal in Protein - 23.87
Equal in Other - 2.39
22% 6% 70% 2%
Protein: 21.8 g
Fats: 5.82 g
Carbs: 0.36 g
Water: 69.53 g
Other: 2.49 g
24% 15% 58% 2%
Protein: 23.87 g
Fats: 15.37 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 58.37 g
Other: 2.39 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +19.1%
Contains more Fats +164.1%
Equal in Protein - 23.87
Equal in Other - 2.39

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

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

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

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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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.
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. Ground beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169474/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.