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Pastrami vs. Turkey leg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pastrami and Turkey leg different?

  • Pastrami is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B3, and Iron, while Turkey leg is higher in Vitamin B5, Selenium, Vitamin B6, and Copper.
  • Pastrami covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 62% more than Turkey leg.
  • Pastrami contains 15 times more Sodium than Turkey leg. Pastrami contains 1078mg of Sodium, while Turkey leg contains 74mg.

Beef, cured, pastrami and Turkey, all classes, leg, meat and skin, raw types were 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 +29.1%
Contains more Zinc +61.2%
Contains more Manganese +22.7%
Contains more Calcium +70%
Contains more Magnesium +23.5%
Contains more Potassium +30%
Contains less Sodium -93.1%
Contains more Copper +56%
Contains more Selenium +49.2%
Equal in Phosphorus - 177
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 6% 65% 15% 76% 25% 10% 85% 48% 3% 144%
Contains more Iron +29.1%
Contains more Zinc +61.2%
Contains more Manganese +22.7%
Contains more Calcium +70%
Contains more Magnesium +23.5%
Contains more Potassium +30%
Contains less Sodium -93.1%
Contains more Copper +56%
Contains more Selenium +49.2%
Equal in Phosphorus - 177

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 +1300%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +44.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +379.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +48.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +31.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +311.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +53.8%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
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% 0% 0% 20% 49% 56% 66% 79% 8% 49% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +1300%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +44.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +379.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +48.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +31.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +311.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +53.8%
Contains more Folate +66.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +11.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +137.1%
Contains more Fats +15.5%
Equal in Water - 72.69
22% 6% 70% 2%
Protein: 21.8 g
Fats: 5.82 g
Carbs: 0.36 g
Water: 69.53 g
Other: 2.49 g
20% 7% 73%
Protein: 19.54 g
Fats: 6.72 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72.69 g
Other: 1.05 g
Contains more Protein +11.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +137.1%
Contains more Fats +15.5%
Equal in Water - 72.69

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -23.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1162.1%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 2.06
54% 43% 3%
Saturated Fat: 2.681 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.118 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.145 g
35% 35% 31%
Saturated Fat: 2.06 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.83 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -23.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1162.1%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 2.06

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 leg
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pastrami Turkey leg Opinion
Net carbs 0.36g 0g Pastrami
Protein 21.8g 19.54g Pastrami
Fats 5.82g 6.72g Turkey leg
Carbs 0.36g 0g Pastrami
Calories 147kcal 144kcal Pastrami
Fructose 0.01g Pastrami
Sugar 0.1g Turkey leg
Calcium 10mg 17mg Turkey leg
Iron 2.22mg 1.72mg Pastrami
Magnesium 17mg 21mg Turkey leg
Phosphorus 175mg 177mg Turkey leg
Potassium 210mg 273mg Turkey leg
Sodium 1078mg 74mg Turkey leg
Zinc 4.98mg 3.09mg Pastrami
Copper 0.091mg 0.142mg Turkey leg
Manganese 0.027mg 0.022mg Pastrami
Selenium 17.7µg 26.4µg Turkey leg
Vitamin A 42IU 3IU Pastrami
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 1µg Pastrami
Vitamin E 0.12mg Pastrami
Vitamin D 4IU Pastrami
Vitamin D 0.1µg Pastrami
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg Pastrami
Vitamin B1 0.052mg 0.077mg Turkey leg
Vitamin B2 0.161mg 0.211mg Turkey leg
Vitamin B3 4.26mg 2.947mg Pastrami
Vitamin B5 0.265mg 1.09mg Turkey leg
Vitamin B6 0.221mg 0.34mg Turkey leg
Folate 6µg 10µg Turkey leg
Vitamin B12 1.87µg 0.39µg Pastrami
Vitamin K 0.7µg Pastrami
Tryptophan 0.141mg 0.219mg Turkey leg
Threonine 0.857mg 0.861mg Turkey leg
Isoleucine 0.976mg 0.998mg Turkey leg
Leucine 1.706mg 1.537mg Pastrami
Lysine 1.812mg 1.809mg Pastrami
Methionine 0.558mg 0.557mg Pastrami
Phenylalanine 0.847mg 0.769mg Pastrami
Valine 1.065mg 1.028mg Pastrami
Histidine 0.684mg 0.598mg Pastrami
Cholesterol 68mg 71mg Pastrami
Saturated Fat 2.681g 2.06g Turkey leg
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.03g Turkey leg
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g Turkey leg
Monounsaturated Fat 2.118g 2.06g Pastrami
Polyunsaturated fat 0.145g 1.83g Turkey leg

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Pastrami Turkey 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
27%
Turkey leg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Pastrami
47%
Turkey leg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey leg
Turkey leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey leg
Turkey leg contains less Sodium (difference - 1004mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey leg
Turkey leg is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.621g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey leg
Turkey leg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey leg
Turkey leg is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pastrami
Pastrami is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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 leg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171493/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.