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Pastrami vs. Knackwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Pastrami and Knackwurst

  • Pastrami has more Zinc, Vitamin B12, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, and Selenium, however, Knackwurst is higher in Vitamin B1, and Vitamin D.
  • Knackwurst covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 38% more than Pastrami.
  • Pastrami has 3 times more Iron than Knackwurst. While Pastrami has 2.22mg of Iron, Knackwurst has only 0.66mg.
  • Knackwurst has less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beef, cured, pastrami and Knackwurst, knockwurst, pork, beef.

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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 +236.4%
Contains more Magnesium +54.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +78.6%
Contains more Zinc +200%
Contains more Copper +51.7%
Contains more Manganese +28.6%
Contains more Selenium +31.1%
Contains less Sodium -13.7%
Equal in Calcium - 11
Equal in Potassium - 199
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 4% 25% 8% 43% 18% 122% 46% 20% 3% 74%
Contains more Iron +236.4%
Contains more Magnesium +54.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +78.6%
Contains more Zinc +200%
Contains more Copper +51.7%
Contains more Manganese +28.6%
Contains more Selenium +31.1%
Contains less Sodium -13.7%
Equal in Calcium - 11
Equal in Potassium - 199

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 B3 +55.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +30%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +58.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +375%
Contains more Vitamin D +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +557.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +20.8%
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% 12% 34% 0% 86% 33% 52% 20% 40% 2% 148% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +55.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +30%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +58.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +375%
Contains more Vitamin D +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +557.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +20.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +128.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +96.4%
Contains more Water +25.7%
Contains more Fats +375.9%
Contains more Carbs +788.9%
Equal in Other - 2.7
22% 6% 70% 2%
Protein: 21.8 g
Fats: 5.82 g
Carbs: 0.36 g
Water: 69.53 g
Other: 2.49 g
11% 28% 3% 55% 3%
Protein: 11.1 g
Fats: 27.7 g
Carbs: 3.2 g
Water: 55.3 g
Other: 2.7 g
Contains more Protein +96.4%
Contains more Water +25.7%
Contains more Fats +375.9%
Contains more Carbs +788.9%
Equal in Other - 2.7

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +504.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1913.8%
54% 43% 3%
Saturated Fat: 2.681 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.118 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.145 g
39% 49% 11%
Saturated Fat: 10.21 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.81 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.92 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +504.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1913.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pastrami Knackwurst Opinion
Net carbs 0.36g 3.2g Knackwurst
Protein 21.8g 11.1g Pastrami
Fats 5.82g 27.7g Knackwurst
Carbs 0.36g 3.2g Knackwurst
Calories 147kcal 307kcal Knackwurst
Fructose 0.01g Pastrami
Sugar 0.1g 0g Knackwurst
Calcium 10mg 11mg Knackwurst
Iron 2.22mg 0.66mg Pastrami
Magnesium 17mg 11mg Pastrami
Phosphorus 175mg 98mg Pastrami
Potassium 210mg 199mg Pastrami
Sodium 1078mg 930mg Knackwurst
Zinc 4.98mg 1.66mg Pastrami
Copper 0.091mg 0.06mg Pastrami
Manganese 0.027mg 0.021mg Pastrami
Selenium 17.7µg 13.5µg Pastrami
Vitamin A 42IU 0IU Pastrami
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 0µg Pastrami
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.57mg Knackwurst
Vitamin D 4IU 44IU Knackwurst
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1.1µg Knackwurst
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg Pastrami
Vitamin B1 0.052mg 0.342mg Knackwurst
Vitamin B2 0.161mg 0.14mg Pastrami
Vitamin B3 4.26mg 2.734mg Pastrami
Vitamin B5 0.265mg 0.32mg Knackwurst
Vitamin B6 0.221mg 0.17mg Pastrami
Folate 6µg 2µg Pastrami
Vitamin B12 1.87µg 1.18µg Pastrami
Vitamin K 0.7µg 1.6µg Knackwurst
Tryptophan 0.141mg 0.138mg Pastrami
Threonine 0.857mg 0.432mg Pastrami
Isoleucine 0.976mg 0.639mg Pastrami
Leucine 1.706mg 0.874mg Pastrami
Lysine 1.812mg 1.01mg Pastrami
Methionine 0.558mg 0.276mg Pastrami
Phenylalanine 0.847mg 0.501mg Pastrami
Valine 1.065mg 0.639mg Pastrami
Histidine 0.684mg 0.314mg Pastrami
Cholesterol 68mg 60mg Knackwurst
Saturated Fat 2.681g 10.21g Pastrami
Monounsaturated Fat 2.118g 12.81g Knackwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 0.145g 2.92g Knackwurst

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Pastrami Knackwurst
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
35%
Knackwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Pastrami
36%
Knackwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pastrami
Pastrami is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pastrami
Pastrami is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.529g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst contains less Sodium (difference - 148mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Knackwurst
Knackwurst is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
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. Knackwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173867/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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