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Canadian bacon vs. Pastrami — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Canadian bacon and Pastrami

  • Canadian bacon has more Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Potassium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B5, however, Pastrami is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Iron.
  • Pastrami covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 60% more than Canadian bacon.
  • Canadian bacon has 13 times more Vitamin B1 than Pastrami. While Canadian bacon has 0.669mg of Vitamin B1, Pastrami has only 0.052mg.
  • Canadian bacon has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Canadian bacon, cooked, pan-fried 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 19% 2.1% 88% 21% 21% 47% 132% 130% 2.1% 275%
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 +58.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +375.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +76.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +184.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +42.9%
Contains more IronIron +296.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +44.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +187.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +68.8%
~equal in Sodium ~1078mg

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% 8.2% 6% 167% 43% 187% 43% 65% 54% 0.5% 3% 57%
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 EVitamin E +241.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1186.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +14.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +134.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +171.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +26.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +28.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +334.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +250%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 3% 2% 63% 5%
Protein: 28.31 g
Fats: 2.78 g
Carbs: 1.8 g
Water: 62.5 g
Other: 4.61 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 ProteinProtein +29.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +400%
Contains more OtherOther +85.1%
Contains more FatsFats +109.4%
Contains more WaterWater +11.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
37% 45% 17%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.255 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.485 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 less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -61.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +234.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +68.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
75% 25%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.9 g
Glucose: 0.3 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 SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
~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.
Canadian bacon Pastrami
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 Canadian bacon Pastrami Opinion
Calories 146kcal 147kcal Pastrami
Protein 28.31g 21.8g Canadian bacon
Fats 2.78g 5.82g Pastrami
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg Pastrami
Net carbs 1.8g 0.36g Canadian bacon
Carbs 1.8g 0.36g Canadian bacon
Cholesterol 67mg 68mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin D 9IU 4IU Canadian bacon
Magnesium 27mg 17mg Canadian bacon
Calcium 7mg 10mg Pastrami
Potassium 999mg 210mg Canadian bacon
Iron 0.56mg 2.22mg Pastrami
Sugar 1.2g 0.1g Pastrami
Copper 0.063mg 0.091mg Pastrami
Zinc 1.73mg 4.98mg Pastrami
Phosphorus 309mg 175mg Canadian bacon
Sodium 993mg 1078mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin A 0IU 42IU Pastrami
Vitamin A 0µg 2µg Pastrami
Vitamin E 0.41mg 0.12mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0.1µg Canadian bacon
Manganese 0.016mg 0.027mg Pastrami
Selenium 50.4µg 17.7µg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B1 0.669mg 0.052mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B2 0.185mg 0.161mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B3 9.988mg 4.26mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B5 0.72mg 0.265mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B6 0.28mg 0.221mg Canadian bacon
Vitamin B12 0.43µg 1.87µg Pastrami
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0.7µg Pastrami
Folate 4µg 6µg Pastrami
Trans Fat 0.008g Pastrami
Choline 104.8mg 81.6mg Canadian bacon
Saturated Fat 1.039g 2.681g Canadian bacon
Monounsaturated Fat 1.255g 2.118g Pastrami
Polyunsaturated fat 0.485g 0.145g Canadian bacon
Tryptophan 0.332mg 0.141mg Canadian bacon
Threonine 1.226mg 0.857mg Canadian bacon
Isoleucine 1.32mg 0.976mg Canadian bacon
Leucine 2.294mg 1.706mg Canadian bacon
Lysine 2.479mg 1.812mg Canadian bacon
Methionine 0.764mg 0.558mg Canadian bacon
Phenylalanine 1.158mg 0.847mg Canadian bacon
Valine 1.41mg 1.065mg Canadian bacon
Histidine 1.134mg 0.684mg Canadian bacon
Fructose 0g 0.01g Pastrami
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Canadian bacon
Omega-3 - ALA 0.011g Canadian bacon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Canadian bacon
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g Canadian bacon
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Canadian bacon
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Canadian bacon
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g Canadian bacon
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.36g Canadian bacon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Canadian bacon 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
49%
Canadian bacon
38%
Pastrami
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
74%
Canadian bacon
60%
Pastrami

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pastrami
Pastrami is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.1g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon contains less Sodium (difference - 85mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.642g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Canadian bacon
Canadian bacon 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. Canadian bacon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168383/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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