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Pastrami vs. Liverwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Pastrami and Liverwurst?

  • Pastrami is richer in Zinc, yet Liverwurst is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B1.
  • Liverwurst's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 483% higher.
  • Pastrami has 2 times more Zinc than Liverwurst. Pastrami has 4.98mg of Zinc, while Liverwurst has 2.3mg.
  • Pastrami contains less Cholesterol.

We used Beef, cured, pastrami and Liverwurst spread types in this comparison.

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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 Magnesium +41.7%
Contains more Potassium +23.5%
Contains more Zinc +116.5%
Contains more Calcium +120%
Contains more Iron +298.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +31.4%
Contains less Sodium -35.1%
Contains more Copper +163.7%
Contains more Manganese +474.1%
Contains more Selenium +227.7%
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% 332% 9% 99% 15% 92% 63% 80% 21% 317%
Contains more Magnesium +41.7%
Contains more Potassium +23.5%
Contains more Zinc +116.5%
Contains more Calcium +120%
Contains more Iron +298.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +31.4%
Contains less Sodium -35.1%
Contains more Copper +163.7%
Contains more Manganese +474.1%
Contains more Selenium +227.7%

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 B6 +16.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +32366.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +1066.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +423.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +539.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1013.2%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +619.8%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.3
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 819% 0% 0% 12% 68% 238% 81% 178% 44% 23% 1683% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +16.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +32366.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +1066.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +423.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +539.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1013.2%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +619.8%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.3

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +76.1%
Contains more Water +29.9%
Contains more Fats +337.3%
Contains more Carbs +1536.1%
Contains more Other +10.4%
22% 6% 70% 2%
Protein: 21.8 g
Fats: 5.82 g
Carbs: 0.36 g
Water: 69.53 g
Other: 2.49 g
12% 25% 6% 54% 3%
Protein: 12.38 g
Fats: 25.45 g
Carbs: 5.89 g
Water: 53.53 g
Other: 2.75 g
Contains more Protein +76.1%
Contains more Water +29.9%
Contains more Fats +337.3%
Contains more Carbs +1536.1%
Contains more Other +10.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -73%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +480.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1573.8%
54% 43% 3%
Saturated Fat: 2.681 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.118 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.145 g
40% 50% 10%
Saturated Fat: 9.925 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.286 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.427 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -73%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +480.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1573.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pastrami Liverwurst Opinion
Net carbs 0.36g 3.39g Liverwurst
Protein 21.8g 12.38g Pastrami
Fats 5.82g 25.45g Liverwurst
Carbs 0.36g 5.89g Liverwurst
Calories 147kcal 305kcal Liverwurst
Fructose 0.01g Pastrami
Sugar 0.1g 1.65g Pastrami
Fiber 0g 2.5g Liverwurst
Calcium 10mg 22mg Liverwurst
Iron 2.22mg 8.85mg Liverwurst
Magnesium 17mg 12mg Pastrami
Phosphorus 175mg 230mg Liverwurst
Potassium 210mg 170mg Pastrami
Sodium 1078mg 700mg Liverwurst
Zinc 4.98mg 2.3mg Pastrami
Copper 0.091mg 0.24mg Liverwurst
Manganese 0.027mg 0.155mg Liverwurst
Selenium 17.7µg 58µg Liverwurst
Vitamin A 42IU 13636IU Liverwurst
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 4091µg Liverwurst
Vitamin E 0.12mg Pastrami
Vitamin D 4IU Pastrami
Vitamin D 0.1µg Pastrami
Vitamin C 0.3mg 3.5mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B1 0.052mg 0.272mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B2 0.161mg 1.03mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B3 4.26mg 4.3mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B5 0.265mg 2.95mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B6 0.221mg 0.19mg Pastrami
Folate 6µg 30µg Liverwurst
Vitamin B12 1.87µg 13.46µg Liverwurst
Vitamin K 0.7µg Pastrami
Tryptophan 0.141mg 0.151mg Liverwurst
Threonine 0.857mg 0.671mg Pastrami
Isoleucine 0.976mg 0.653mg Pastrami
Leucine 1.706mg 1.139mg Pastrami
Lysine 1.812mg 1.155mg Pastrami
Methionine 0.558mg 0.285mg Pastrami
Phenylalanine 0.847mg 0.617mg Pastrami
Valine 1.065mg 0.857mg Pastrami
Histidine 0.684mg 0.448mg Pastrami
Cholesterol 68mg 118mg Pastrami
Saturated Fat 2.681g 9.925g Pastrami
Monounsaturated Fat 2.118g 12.286g Liverwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 0.145g 2.427g Liverwurst

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Pastrami Liverwurst
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
262%
Liverwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Pastrami
103%
Liverwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pastrami
Pastrami is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.55g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pastrami
Pastrami is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 50mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pastrami
Pastrami is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.244g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pastrami
Pastrami is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Liverwurst
Liverwurst contains less Sodium (difference - 378mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Liverwurst
Liverwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Liverwurst
Liverwurst is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Liverwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174596/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.