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Pork bacon vs. Pastrami — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Pork bacon and Pastrami

  • Pork bacon has more Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B5, however, Pastrami is higher in Vitamin B12, and Zinc.
  • Pork bacon covers your daily Selenium needs 75% more than Pastrami.
  • Pastrami contains 7 times less Vitamin B1 than Pork bacon. Pork bacon contains 0.348mg of Vitamin B1, while Pastrami contains 0.052mg.
  • Pastrami has less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Pork, cured, bacon, cooked, baked 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.
Contains more Magnesium +76.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +189.1%
Contains more Potassium +156.7%
Contains more Copper +100%
Contains more Selenium +233.3%
Contains more Iron +49%
Contains less Sodium -50.8%
Contains more Zinc +48.2%
Contains more Manganese +22.7%
Equal in Calcium - 10
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 56% 22% 217% 48% 287% 92% 61% 3% 322%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 84% 13% 75% 19% 141% 136% 31% 4% 97%
Contains more Magnesium +76.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +189.1%
Contains more Potassium +156.7%
Contains more Copper +100%
Contains more Selenium +233.3%
Contains more Iron +49%
Contains less Sodium -50.8%
Contains more Zinc +48.2%
Contains more Manganese +22.7%
Equal in Calcium - 10

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 E +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +569.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +55.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +149.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +289.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +39.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +13.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +61.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +600%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 7% 0% 0% 87% 58% 200% 62% 72% 2% 145% 1%
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 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +569.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +55.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +149.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +289.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +39.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +13.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +61.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +600%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +63.9%
Contains more Fats +643.5%
Contains more Carbs +275%
Contains more Other +186.3%
Contains more Water +455.4%
36% 43% 13% 7%
Protein: 35.73 g
Fats: 43.27 g
Carbs: 1.35 g
Water: 12.52 g
Other: 7.13 g
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 Protein +63.9%
Contains more Fats +643.5%
Contains more Carbs +275%
Contains more Other +186.3%
Contains more Water +455.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +800.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3251%
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.1%
37% 50% 13%
Saturated Fat: 14.187 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 19.065 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.859 g
54% 43% 3%
Saturated Fat: 2.681 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.118 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.145 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +800.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3251%
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork bacon Pastrami Opinion
Net carbs 1.35g 0.36g Pork bacon
Protein 35.73g 21.8g Pork bacon
Fats 43.27g 5.82g Pork bacon
Carbs 1.35g 0.36g Pork bacon
Calories 548kcal 147kcal Pork bacon
Fructose 0.01g Pastrami
Sugar 0g 0.1g Pork bacon
Calcium 10mg 10mg
Iron 1.49mg 2.22mg Pastrami
Magnesium 30mg 17mg Pork bacon
Phosphorus 506mg 175mg Pork bacon
Potassium 539mg 210mg Pork bacon
Sodium 2193mg 1078mg Pastrami
Zinc 3.36mg 4.98mg Pastrami
Copper 0.182mg 0.091mg Pork bacon
Manganese 0.022mg 0.027mg Pastrami
Selenium 59µg 17.7µg Pork bacon
Vitamin A 37IU 42IU Pastrami
Vitamin A RAE 11µg 2µg Pork bacon
Vitamin E 0.32mg 0.12mg Pork bacon
Vitamin D 4IU Pastrami
Vitamin D 0.1µg Pastrami
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg Pastrami
Vitamin B1 0.348mg 0.052mg Pork bacon
Vitamin B2 0.251mg 0.161mg Pork bacon
Vitamin B3 10.623mg 4.26mg Pork bacon
Vitamin B5 1.033mg 0.265mg Pork bacon
Vitamin B6 0.309mg 0.221mg Pork bacon
Folate 2µg 6µg Pastrami
Vitamin B12 1.16µg 1.87µg Pastrami
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.7µg Pastrami
Tryptophan 0.299mg 0.141mg Pork bacon
Threonine 1.399mg 0.857mg Pork bacon
Isoleucine 1.676mg 0.976mg Pork bacon
Leucine 2.782mg 1.706mg Pork bacon
Lysine 2.964mg 1.812mg Pork bacon
Methionine 0.795mg 0.558mg Pork bacon
Phenylalanine 1.417mg 0.847mg Pork bacon
Valine 1.901mg 1.065mg Pork bacon
Histidine 1.343mg 0.684mg Pork bacon
Cholesterol 107mg 68mg Pastrami
Saturated Fat 14.187g 2.681g Pastrami
Monounsaturated Fat 19.065g 2.118g Pork bacon
Polyunsaturated fat 4.859g 0.145g Pork bacon
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.199g Pork bacon
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.088g Pork bacon
Omega-3 - ALA 0.21g Pork bacon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pork bacon 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
53%
Pork bacon
37%
Pastrami
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
Pork bacon
60%
Pastrami

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork bacon
Pork bacon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork bacon
Pork bacon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork bacon
Pork bacon is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork bacon
Pork bacon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pastrami
Pastrami contains less Sodium (difference - 1115mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pastrami
Pastrami is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pastrami
Pastrami is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.506g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Pork bacon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167914/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.