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Barbecue chicken vs. Pastrami — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Barbecue chicken and Pastrami?

  • Barbecue chicken is richer in Vitamin B3, Selenium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2, yet Pastrami is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Iron.
  • Pastrami's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 58% higher.
  • Barbecue chicken has 2 times more Cholesterol than Pastrami. Barbecue chicken has 127mg of Cholesterol, while Pastrami has 68mg.

We used Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin and Beef, cured, pastrami types in this comparison.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 4.8% 23% 36% 26% 49% 93% 44% 0.65% 120%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 12% 3% 19% 83% 30% 136% 75% 141% 3.5% 97%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +23.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +60%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +21.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +24.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -68.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +24.3%
Contains more IronIron +133.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +18.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +179.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +440%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 4% 9.2% 0% 14% 52% 107% 9.1% 44% 59% 0% 6% 34%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1% 2.5% 2.4% 3% 13% 37% 80% 16% 51% 234% 1.8% 4.5% 45%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +59.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +283.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +41%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +34.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +74.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +15.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +297.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +29.7%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.052mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 15% 61%
Protein: 22.51 g
Fats: 15.08 g
Carbs: 0.12 g
Water: 61.41 g
Other: 0.88 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 FatsFats +159.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +200%
Contains more WaterWater +13.2%
Contains more OtherOther +183%
~equal in Protein ~21.8g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
32% 52% 16%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.927 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.446 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.038 g
54% 43% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.681 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.118 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.145 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +204.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1305.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -31.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 33% 33%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.04 g
Glucose: 0.04 g
Fructose: 0.04 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 SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +300%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Barbecue chicken Pastrami Opinion
Calories 226kcal 147kcal Barbecue chicken
Protein 22.51g 21.8g Barbecue chicken
Fats 15.08g 5.82g Barbecue chicken
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg Pastrami
Net carbs 0.12g 0.36g Pastrami
Carbs 0.12g 0.36g Pastrami
Cholesterol 127mg 68mg Pastrami
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU Pastrami
Magnesium 21mg 17mg Barbecue chicken
Calcium 16mg 10mg Barbecue chicken
Potassium 255mg 210mg Barbecue chicken
Iron 0.95mg 2.22mg Pastrami
Sugar 0.12g 0.1g Pastrami
Copper 0.077mg 0.091mg Pastrami
Zinc 1.78mg 4.98mg Pastrami
Phosphorus 218mg 175mg Barbecue chicken
Sodium 335mg 1078mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin A 67IU 42IU Barbecue chicken
Vitamin A 20µg 2µg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.12mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Pastrami
Manganese 0.005mg 0.027mg Pastrami
Selenium 22µg 17.7µg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.052mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.161mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B3 5.732mg 4.26mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B5 0.152mg 0.265mg Pastrami
Vitamin B6 0.191mg 0.221mg Pastrami
Vitamin B12 0.47µg 1.87µg Pastrami
Vitamin K 0µg 0.7µg Pastrami
Folate 8µg 6µg Barbecue chicken
Trans Fat 0.078g Pastrami
Choline 62.9mg 81.6mg Pastrami
Saturated Fat 3.927g 2.681g Pastrami
Monounsaturated Fat 6.446g 2.118g Barbecue chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 2.038g 0.145g Barbecue chicken
Tryptophan 0.173mg 0.141mg Barbecue chicken
Threonine 0.657mg 0.857mg Pastrami
Isoleucine 0.853mg 0.976mg Pastrami
Leucine 1.549mg 1.706mg Pastrami
Lysine 1.75mg 1.812mg Pastrami
Methionine 0.565mg 0.558mg Barbecue chicken
Phenylalanine 0.69mg 0.847mg Pastrami
Valine 0.935mg 1.065mg Pastrami
Histidine 0.592mg 0.684mg Pastrami
Fructose 0.04g 0.01g Barbecue chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g Barbecue chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Barbecue chicken Pastrami
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
26%
Barbecue chicken
38%
Pastrami
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Barbecue chicken
60%
Pastrami

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pastrami
Pastrami is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pastrami
Pastrami is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.02g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pastrami
Pastrami is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.246g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 743mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is cheaper?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Barbecue chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171127/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.

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