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Pepperoni vs. Pastrami — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Pepperoni and Pastrami

  • Pepperoni has more Manganese, Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B6, however, Pastrami has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Iron.
  • Pepperoni's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 75% more.
  • Pepperoni has 40 times more Manganese than Pastrami. Pepperoni has 1.074mg of Manganese, while Pastrami has 0.027mg.
  • Pastrami is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced and Beef, cured, pastrami.

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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.
Pepperoni
Pepperoni
5
:
4
Pastrami
Pastrami
Contains more Calcium +90%
Contains more Potassium +30.5%
Contains more Manganese +3877.8%
Contains more Selenium +63.8%
Contains more Iron +66.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.8%
Contains less Sodium -31.9%
Contains more Zinc +104.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 17
Equal in Copper - 0.091
Pepperoni
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 50% 13% 68% 25% 207% 67% 31% 141% 159%
Pastrami
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 84% 13% 75% 19% 141% 136% 31% 4% 97%
Contains more Calcium +90%
Contains more Potassium +30.5%
Contains more Manganese +3877.8%
Contains more Selenium +63.8%
Contains more Iron +66.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.8%
Contains less Sodium -31.9%
Contains more Zinc +104.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 17
Equal in Copper - 0.091

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.
Pepperoni
Pepperoni
8
:
4
Pastrami
Pastrami
Contains more Vitamin E +758.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +421.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +59.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +250.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +63.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +728.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +20%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +43.8%
Pepperoni
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 21% 39% 0% 68% 60% 94% 56% 84% 4% 163% 15%
Pastrami
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%
Contains more Vitamin E +758.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +421.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +59.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +250.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +63.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +728.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +20%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +43.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pepperoni
Pepperoni
3
:
2
Pastrami
Pastrami
Contains more Fats +695.2%
Contains more Carbs +227.8%
Contains more Other +90.4%
Contains more Protein +13.2%
Contains more Water +143.5%
Pepperoni
19% 46% 29% 5%
Protein: 19.25 g
Fats: 46.28 g
Carbs: 1.18 g
Water: 28.55 g
Other: 4.74 g
Pastrami
22% 6% 70% 2%
Protein: 21.8 g
Fats: 5.82 g
Carbs: 0.36 g
Water: 69.53 g
Other: 2.49 g
Contains more Fats +695.2%
Contains more Carbs +227.8%
Contains more Other +90.4%
Contains more Protein +13.2%
Contains more Water +143.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pepperoni
Pepperoni
2
:
1
Pastrami
Pastrami
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +880.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2974.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.9%
Pepperoni
41% 48% 10%
Saturated Fat: 17.708 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 20.77 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.458 g
Pastrami
54% 43% 3%
Saturated Fat: 2.681 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.118 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.145 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +880.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2974.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pepperoni Pastrami Opinion
Net carbs 1.18g 0.36g Pepperoni
Protein 19.25g 21.8g Pastrami
Fats 46.28g 5.82g Pepperoni
Carbs 1.18g 0.36g Pepperoni
Calories 504kcal 147kcal Pepperoni
Fructose 0g 0.01g Pastrami
Sugar 0g 0.1g Pepperoni
Calcium 19mg 10mg Pepperoni
Iron 1.33mg 2.22mg Pastrami
Magnesium 18mg 17mg Pepperoni
Phosphorus 158mg 175mg Pastrami
Potassium 274mg 210mg Pepperoni
Sodium 1582mg 1078mg Pastrami
Zinc 2.44mg 4.98mg Pastrami
Copper 0.091mg 0.091mg
Manganese 1.074mg 0.027mg Pepperoni
Selenium 29µg 17.7µg Pepperoni
Vitamin A 0IU 42IU Pastrami
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2µg Pastrami
Vitamin E 1.03mg 0.12mg Pepperoni
Vitamin D 52IU 4IU Pepperoni
Vitamin D 1.3µg 0.1µg Pepperoni
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg Pastrami
Vitamin B1 0.271mg 0.052mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B2 0.257mg 0.161mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B3 4.987mg 4.26mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B5 0.93mg 0.265mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B6 0.362mg 0.221mg Pepperoni
Folate 5µg 6µg Pastrami
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 1.87µg Pastrami
Vitamin K 5.8µg 0.7µg Pepperoni
Tryptophan 0.23mg 0.141mg Pepperoni
Threonine 0.869mg 0.857mg Pepperoni
Isoleucine 0.901mg 0.976mg Pastrami
Leucine 1.575mg 1.706mg Pastrami
Lysine 1.652mg 1.812mg Pastrami
Methionine 0.511mg 0.558mg Pastrami
Phenylalanine 0.778mg 0.847mg Pastrami
Valine 0.987mg 1.065mg Pastrami
Histidine 0.688mg 0.684mg Pepperoni
Cholesterol 97mg 68mg Pastrami
Trans Fat 1.527g Pastrami
Saturated Fat 17.708g 2.681g Pastrami
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g 0g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0g Pepperoni
Monounsaturated Fat 20.77g 2.118g Pepperoni
Polyunsaturated fat 4.458g 0.145g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.136g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.605g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - ALA 0.164g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.018g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.04g Pepperoni

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pepperoni Pastrami
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
50%
Pepperoni
37%
Pastrami
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Pepperoni
60%
Pastrami

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pastrami
Pastrami contains less Sodium (difference - 504mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pastrami
Pastrami is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pastrami
Pastrami is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.027g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pastrami
Pastrami is cheaper (difference - $0.8)

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. Pepperoni - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174575/nutrients
  2. Pastrami - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170204/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.