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Bratwurst vs. Pastrami — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Bratwurst and Pastrami?

  • Bratwurst is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B5, yet Pastrami is higher in Zinc, Iron, Vitamin B3, Selenium, and Phosphorus.
  • Bratwurst's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 33% more.
  • Bratwurst has 7 times more Vitamin B1 than Pastrami. While Bratwurst has 0.38mg of Vitamin B1, Pastrami has only 0.052mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Pastrami is lower.

We used Bratwurst, beef and pork, smoked and Beef, cured, pastrami types 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 2.1% 25% 38% 27% 67% 56% 111% 5.3% 77%
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 PotassiumPotassium +34.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -21.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +51.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +13.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +42.9%
Contains more IronIron +122%
Contains more CopperCopper +13.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +101.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +34.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +25.5%

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% 95% 49% 58% 41% 46% 334% 0% 3% 0%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +630.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +32.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +160.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +42.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +37%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +10.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 26% 2% 57% 3%
Protein: 12.2 g
Fats: 26.34 g
Carbs: 2 g
Water: 56.65 g
Other: 2.81 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 +352.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +455.6%
Contains more OtherOther +12.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +78.7%
Contains more WaterWater +22.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.08 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.58 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 +277.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +989.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -55.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bratwurst Pastrami Opinion
Calories 297kcal 147kcal Bratwurst
Protein 12.2g 21.8g Pastrami
Fats 26.34g 5.82g Bratwurst
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg Pastrami
Net carbs 2g 0.36g Bratwurst
Carbs 2g 0.36g Bratwurst
Cholesterol 78mg 68mg Pastrami
Vitamin D 4IU Pastrami
Magnesium 15mg 17mg Pastrami
Calcium 7mg 10mg Pastrami
Potassium 283mg 210mg Bratwurst
Iron 1mg 2.22mg Pastrami
Sugar 0g 0.1g Bratwurst
Copper 0.08mg 0.091mg Pastrami
Zinc 2.47mg 4.98mg Pastrami
Phosphorus 130mg 175mg Pastrami
Sodium 848mg 1078mg Bratwurst
Vitamin A 0IU 42IU Pastrami
Vitamin A 0µg 2µg Pastrami
Vitamin E 0.12mg Pastrami
Vitamin D 0.1µg Pastrami
Manganese 0.041mg 0.027mg Bratwurst
Selenium 14.1µg 17.7µg Pastrami
Vitamin B1 0.38mg 0.052mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.161mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B3 3.11mg 4.26mg Pastrami
Vitamin B5 0.69mg 0.265mg Bratwurst
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.221mg Pastrami
Vitamin B12 2.67µg 1.87µg Bratwurst
Vitamin K 0.7µg Pastrami
Folate 4µg 6µg Pastrami
Choline 81.6mg Pastrami
Saturated Fat 6.08g 2.681g Pastrami
Monounsaturated Fat 8g 2.118g Bratwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 1.58g 0.145g Bratwurst
Tryptophan 0.107mg 0.141mg Pastrami
Threonine 0.465mg 0.857mg Pastrami
Isoleucine 0.485mg 0.976mg Pastrami
Leucine 0.81mg 1.706mg Pastrami
Lysine 0.903mg 1.812mg Pastrami
Methionine 0.364mg 0.558mg Pastrami
Phenylalanine 0.405mg 0.847mg Pastrami
Valine 0.464mg 1.065mg Pastrami
Histidine 0.395mg 0.684mg Pastrami
Fructose 0.01g Pastrami

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bratwurst 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
48%
Bratwurst
38%
Pastrami
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Bratwurst
60%
Pastrami

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pastrami
Pastrami is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pastrami
Pastrami is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.399g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pastrami
Pastrami is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
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
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst contains less Sodium (difference - 230mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)

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. Bratwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172956/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.