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Pastrami vs. Turkey bacon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pastrami and Turkey bacon different?

  • Pastrami is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Iron, however, Turkey bacon is richer in Vitamin B5, Calcium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Pastrami is 28% higher.
  • Pastrami contains 2 times more Zinc than Turkey bacon. While Pastrami contains 4.98mg of Zinc, Turkey bacon contains only 2.54mg.
  • Pastrami has less Cholesterol.

Beef, cured, pastrami and Turkey bacon, unprepared are the varieties used 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.
Contains more Iron +58.6%
Contains more Zinc +96.1%
Contains more Copper +33.8%
Contains more Manganese +42.1%
Contains more Selenium +12%
Contains more Calcium +700%
Contains more Phosphorus +26.9%
Contains more Potassium +66.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 16
Equal in Sodium - 1069
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 24% 53% 12% 96% 31% 140% 70% 23% 3% 87%
Contains more Iron +58.6%
Contains more Zinc +96.1%
Contains more Copper +33.8%
Contains more Manganese +42.1%
Contains more Selenium +12%
Contains more Calcium +700%
Contains more Phosphorus +26.9%
Contains more Potassium +66.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 16
Equal in Sodium - 1069

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 +23.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +73.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +47.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +154.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +10.4%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.11
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.032
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 3% 3% 0% 0% 8% 55% 76% 41% 57% 8% 149% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +23.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +73.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +47.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +154.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +10.4%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.11
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.032

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +36.8%
Contains more Water +12.5%
Contains more Fats +190.9%
Contains more Carbs +425%
Contains more Other +36.9%
22% 6% 70% 2%
Protein: 21.8 g
Fats: 5.82 g
Carbs: 0.36 g
Water: 69.53 g
Other: 2.49 g
16% 17% 2% 62% 3%
Protein: 15.94 g
Fats: 16.93 g
Carbs: 1.89 g
Water: 61.83 g
Other: 3.41 g
Contains more Protein +36.8%
Contains more Water +12.5%
Contains more Fats +190.9%
Contains more Carbs +425%
Contains more Other +36.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -40.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +193.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3140.7%
54% 43% 3%
Saturated Fat: 2.681 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.118 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.145 g
29% 40% 30%
Saturated Fat: 4.52 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.223 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.699 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -40.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +193.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3140.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0.01 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 2.35 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pastrami Turkey bacon Opinion
Net carbs 0.36g 1.89g Turkey bacon
Protein 21.8g 15.94g Pastrami
Fats 5.82g 16.93g Turkey bacon
Carbs 0.36g 1.89g Turkey bacon
Calories 147kcal 226kcal Turkey bacon
Fructose 0.01g Pastrami
Sugar 0.1g Turkey bacon
Calcium 10mg 80mg Turkey bacon
Iron 2.22mg 1.4mg Pastrami
Magnesium 17mg 16mg Pastrami
Phosphorus 175mg 222mg Turkey bacon
Potassium 210mg 349mg Turkey bacon
Sodium 1078mg 1069mg Turkey bacon
Zinc 4.98mg 2.54mg Pastrami
Copper 0.091mg 0.068mg Pastrami
Manganese 0.027mg 0.019mg Pastrami
Selenium 17.7µg 15.8µg Pastrami
Vitamin A 42IU 34IU Pastrami
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 10µg Turkey bacon
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.11mg Pastrami
Vitamin D 4IU Pastrami
Vitamin D 0.1µg Pastrami
Vitamin C 0.3mg Pastrami
Vitamin B1 0.052mg 0.03mg Pastrami
Vitamin B2 0.161mg 0.237mg Turkey bacon
Vitamin B3 4.26mg 4.032mg Pastrami
Vitamin B5 0.265mg 0.675mg Turkey bacon
Vitamin B6 0.221mg 0.244mg Turkey bacon
Folate 6µg 10µg Turkey bacon
Vitamin B12 1.87µg 1.19µg Pastrami
Vitamin K 0.7µg Pastrami
Tryptophan 0.141mg Pastrami
Threonine 0.857mg Pastrami
Isoleucine 0.976mg Pastrami
Leucine 1.706mg Pastrami
Lysine 1.812mg Pastrami
Methionine 0.558mg Pastrami
Phenylalanine 0.847mg Pastrami
Valine 1.065mg Pastrami
Histidine 0.684mg Pastrami
Cholesterol 68mg 86mg Pastrami
Trans Fat 0.184g Pastrami
Saturated Fat 2.681g 4.52g Pastrami
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.007g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.006g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.01g Turkey bacon
Monounsaturated Fat 2.118g 6.223g Turkey bacon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.145g 4.699g Turkey bacon
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.027g Turkey bacon
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.197g Turkey bacon
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - ALA 0.241g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g Turkey bacon
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.013g Turkey bacon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pastrami Turkey bacon
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
33%
Turkey bacon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Pastrami
53%
Turkey bacon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pastrami
Pastrami is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pastrami
Pastrami is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.839g)
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

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. Turkey bacon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174592/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.