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Beef tenderloin vs. Pastrami — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between beef tenderloin and pastrami

  • Beef tenderloin is richer in vitamin B12, iron, selenium, and vitamin B2, yet pastrami is richer in zinc and vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for sodium for pastrami is 44% higher.
  • Beef tenderloin contains 4 times more saturated fat than pastrami. Beef tenderloin contains 9.72g of saturated fat, while pastrami contains 2.681g.
  • Beef tenderloin has a lower glycemic index than pastrami.

Food types used in this article are Beef, tenderloin, roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, roasted 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 2.7% 29% 117% 41% 110% 87% 7.4% 1.8% 125%
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 +29.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +57.6%
Contains more IronIron +40.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +35.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +16%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +29.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +11.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +23.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +92.9%

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% 0% 0% 0% 23% 60% 56% 15% 58% 308% 0% 6% 50%
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% 0.67% 2.4% 1.5% 13% 37% 80% 16% 51% 234% 1.8% 4.5% 45%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +73.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +61.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +13.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +31.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +33.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +11.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +42%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.265mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 25% 48% 3%
Protein: 23.9 g
Fats: 24.6 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 48.37 g
Other: 3.13 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 FatsFats +322.7%
Contains more OtherOther +25.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +43.7%
~equal in Protein ~21.8g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
46% 49% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.72 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1 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 +384.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +589.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -72.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Beef tenderloin Pastrami
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Beef tenderloin Pastrami DV% diff.
Sodium 57mg 1078mg 44%
Saturated fat 9.72g 2.681g 32%
Fats 24.6g 5.82g 29%
Vitamin B12 2.46µg 1.87µg 25%
Monounsaturated fat 10.27g 2.118g 20%
Iron 3.11mg 2.22mg 11%
Zinc 4.03mg 4.98mg 9%
Calories 324kcal 147kcal 9%
Selenium 22.9µg 17.7µg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.161mg 8%
Vitamin B3 3mg 4.26mg 8%
Cholesterol 85mg 68mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 1g 0.145g 6%
Potassium 331mg 210mg 4%
Protein 23.9g 21.8g 4%
Copper 0.123mg 0.091mg 4%
Phosphorus 203mg 175mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.052mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.25mg 0.221mg 2%
Choline 91mg 81.6mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.12mg 1%
Folate 8µg 6µg 1%
Manganese 0.014mg 0.027mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Magnesium 22mg 17mg 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 1%
Vitamin K 0.7µg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg 0%
Net carbs 0g 0.36g N/A
Carbs 0g 0.36g 0%
Calcium 9mg 10mg 0%
Sugar 0g 0.1g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 2µg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 0.265mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.268mg 0.141mg 0%
Threonine 1.044mg 0.857mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.075mg 0.976mg 0%
Leucine 1.889mg 1.706mg 0%
Lysine 1.989mg 1.812mg 0%
Methionine 0.612mg 0.558mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.933mg 0.847mg 0%
Valine 1.163mg 1.065mg 0%
Histidine 0.818mg 0.684mg 0%
Fructose 0.01g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef tenderloin 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
44%
Beef tenderloin
37%
Pastrami
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Beef tenderloin
60%
Pastrami

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pastrami
Pastrami is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pastrami
Pastrami is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.039g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin contains less Sodium (difference - 1021mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Beef tenderloin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169544/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.