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Pastrami vs. Pork leg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Pastrami and Pork leg

  • Pastrami has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Iron, however, Pork leg is higher in Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B5.
  • Pork leg covers your daily need of Vitamin B1 57% more than Pastrami.
  • Pastrami has 23 times more Sodium than Pork leg. While Pastrami has 1078mg of Sodium, Pork leg has only 47mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beef, cured, pastrami and Pork, fresh, leg (ham), whole, separable lean and fat, raw.

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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 Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +161.2%
Contains more Zinc +158%
Contains more Copper +40%
Contains more Manganese +17.4%
Contains more Magnesium +17.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.7%
Contains more Potassium +50%
Contains less Sodium -95.6%
Contains more Selenium +66.1%
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 2% 32% 15% 86% 28% 7% 53% 22% 3% 161%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +161.2%
Contains more Zinc +158%
Contains more Copper +40%
Contains more Manganese +17.4%
Contains more Magnesium +17.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.7%
Contains more Potassium +50%
Contains less Sodium -95.6%
Contains more Selenium +66.1%

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 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +196.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +400%
Contains more Vitamin C +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1315.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +24.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +158.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +81.4%
Contains more Folate +16.7%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.574
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% 0% 15% 3% 185% 47% 86% 42% 93% 6% 79% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +196.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +400%
Contains more Vitamin C +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1315.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +24.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +158.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +81.4%
Contains more Folate +16.7%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.574

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +25.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +11.3%
Contains more Other +102.4%
Contains more Fats +224.2%
22% 6% 70% 2%
Protein: 21.8 g
Fats: 5.82 g
Carbs: 0.36 g
Water: 69.53 g
Other: 2.49 g
17% 19% 62%
Protein: 17.43 g
Fats: 18.87 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.47 g
Other: 1.23 g
Contains more Protein +25.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +11.3%
Contains more Other +102.4%
Contains more Fats +224.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -59%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +295.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1286.2%
54% 43% 3%
Saturated Fat: 2.681 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.118 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.145 g
39% 49% 12%
Saturated Fat: 6.54 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.01 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -59%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +295.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1286.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pastrami Pork leg Opinion
Net carbs 0.36g 0g Pastrami
Protein 21.8g 17.43g Pastrami
Fats 5.82g 18.87g Pork leg
Carbs 0.36g 0g Pastrami
Calories 147kcal 245kcal Pork leg
Fructose 0.01g Pastrami
Sugar 0.1g Pork leg
Calcium 10mg 5mg Pastrami
Iron 2.22mg 0.85mg Pastrami
Magnesium 17mg 20mg Pork leg
Phosphorus 175mg 199mg Pork leg
Potassium 210mg 315mg Pork leg
Sodium 1078mg 47mg Pork leg
Zinc 4.98mg 1.93mg Pastrami
Copper 0.091mg 0.065mg Pastrami
Manganese 0.027mg 0.023mg Pastrami
Selenium 17.7µg 29.4µg Pork leg
Vitamin A 42IU 7IU Pastrami
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 0µg Pastrami
Vitamin E 0.12mg Pastrami
Vitamin D 4IU 20IU Pork leg
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.5µg Pork leg
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0.7mg Pork leg
Vitamin B1 0.052mg 0.736mg Pork leg
Vitamin B2 0.161mg 0.2mg Pork leg
Vitamin B3 4.26mg 4.574mg Pork leg
Vitamin B5 0.265mg 0.685mg Pork leg
Vitamin B6 0.221mg 0.401mg Pork leg
Folate 6µg 7µg Pork leg
Vitamin B12 1.87µg 0.63µg Pastrami
Vitamin K 0.7µg Pastrami
Tryptophan 0.141mg 0.208mg Pork leg
Threonine 0.857mg 0.776mg Pastrami
Isoleucine 0.976mg 0.787mg Pastrami
Leucine 1.706mg 1.376mg Pastrami
Lysine 1.812mg 1.55mg Pastrami
Methionine 0.558mg 0.444mg Pastrami
Phenylalanine 0.847mg 0.689mg Pastrami
Valine 1.065mg 0.931mg Pastrami
Histidine 0.684mg 0.659mg Pastrami
Cholesterol 68mg 73mg Pastrami
Saturated Fat 2.681g 6.54g Pastrami
Monounsaturated Fat 2.118g 8.38g Pork leg
Polyunsaturated fat 0.145g 2.01g Pork leg

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pastrami Pork leg
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%
Pork leg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Pastrami
40%
Pork leg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork leg
Pork leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork leg
Pork leg contains less Sodium (difference - 1031mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork leg
Pork leg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork leg
Pork leg is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork leg
Pork leg is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pastrami
Pastrami is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pastrami
Pastrami is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.859g)
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. Pork leg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168222/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.