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Turkey bacon vs. Pastrami — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Turkey bacon and Pastrami different?

  • Turkey bacon is higher in Vitamin B5, Calcium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2, however, Pastrami is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Pastrami is 28% higher.
  • Turkey bacon contains 8 times more Calcium than Pastrami. While Turkey bacon contains 80mg of Calcium, Pastrami contains only 10mg.
  • Pastrami has less Saturated Fat.

Turkey bacon, unprepared and Beef, cured, pastrami 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 Calcium +700%
Contains more Phosphorus +26.9%
Contains more Potassium +66.2%
Contains more Iron +58.6%
Contains more Zinc +96.1%
Contains more Copper +33.8%
Contains more Manganese +42.1%
Contains more Selenium +12%
Equal in Magnesium - 17
Equal in Sodium - 1078
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 53% 12% 96% 31% 140% 70% 23% 3% 87%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 84% 13% 75% 19% 141% 136% 31% 4% 97%
Contains more Calcium +700%
Contains more Phosphorus +26.9%
Contains more Potassium +66.2%
Contains more Iron +58.6%
Contains more Zinc +96.1%
Contains more Copper +33.8%
Contains more Manganese +42.1%
Contains more Selenium +12%
Equal in Magnesium - 17
Equal in Sodium - 1078

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 B2 +47.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +154.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +10.4%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +23.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +73.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +57.1%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.12
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.26
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.221
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%
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 B2 +47.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +154.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +10.4%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +23.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +73.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +57.1%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.12
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.26
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.221

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +190.9%
Contains more Carbs +425%
Contains more Other +36.9%
Contains more Protein +36.8%
Contains more Water +12.5%
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
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 +190.9%
Contains more Carbs +425%
Contains more Other +36.9%
Contains more Protein +36.8%
Contains more Water +12.5%

Fat Type Comparison

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

Carbohydrate type comparison

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

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Turkey bacon Pastrami
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 Turkey bacon Pastrami Opinion
Net carbs 1.89g 0.36g Turkey bacon
Protein 15.94g 21.8g Pastrami
Fats 16.93g 5.82g Turkey bacon
Carbs 1.89g 0.36g Turkey bacon
Calories 226kcal 147kcal Turkey bacon
Fructose 0.01g Pastrami
Sugar 0.1g Turkey bacon
Calcium 80mg 10mg Turkey bacon
Iron 1.4mg 2.22mg Pastrami
Magnesium 16mg 17mg Pastrami
Phosphorus 222mg 175mg Turkey bacon
Potassium 349mg 210mg Turkey bacon
Sodium 1069mg 1078mg Turkey bacon
Zinc 2.54mg 4.98mg Pastrami
Copper 0.068mg 0.091mg Pastrami
Manganese 0.019mg 0.027mg Pastrami
Selenium 15.8µg 17.7µg Pastrami
Vitamin A 34IU 42IU Pastrami
Vitamin A RAE 10µg 2µg Turkey bacon
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.12mg Pastrami
Vitamin D 4IU Pastrami
Vitamin D 0.1µg Pastrami
Vitamin C 0.3mg Pastrami
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.052mg Pastrami
Vitamin B2 0.237mg 0.161mg Turkey bacon
Vitamin B3 4.032mg 4.26mg Pastrami
Vitamin B5 0.675mg 0.265mg Turkey bacon
Vitamin B6 0.244mg 0.221mg Turkey bacon
Folate 10µg 6µg Turkey bacon
Vitamin B12 1.19µg 1.87µg 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 86mg 68mg Pastrami
Trans Fat 0.184g Pastrami
Saturated Fat 4.52g 2.681g Pastrami
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g 0g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g 0g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0g Turkey bacon
Monounsaturated Fat 6.223g 2.118g Turkey bacon
Polyunsaturated fat 4.699g 0.145g 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
Turkey 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
33%
Turkey bacon
37%
Pastrami
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Turkey bacon
60%
Pastrami

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