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Fruitcake vs. Pastrami — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Fruitcake and Pastrami

  • Fruitcake has more Fiber, however, Pastrami is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, and Choline.
  • Pastrami covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 78% more than Fruitcake.
  • Fruitcake has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Cake, fruitcake, commercially prepared 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.
Contains more Calcium +230%
Contains less Sodium -90.6%
Contains more Manganese +714.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +236.5%
Contains more Potassium +37.3%
Contains more Zinc +1744.4%
Contains more Copper +82%
Contains more Selenium +785%
Equal in Iron - 2.22
Equal in Magnesium - 17
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 78% 12% 23% 14% 14% 8% 17% 29% 11%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 84% 13% 75% 19% 141% 136% 31% 4% 97%
Contains more Calcium +230%
Contains less Sodium -90.6%
Contains more Manganese +714.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +236.5%
Contains more Potassium +37.3%
Contains more Zinc +1744.4%
Contains more Copper +82%
Contains more Selenium +785%
Equal in Iron - 2.22
Equal in Magnesium - 17

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 E +650%
Contains more Vitamin C +66.7%
Contains more Folate +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +90.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +62.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +438.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +380.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +18600%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.052
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 19% 0% 2% 13% 23% 15% 14% 11% 15% 2% 4%
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 E +650%
Contains more Vitamin C +66.7%
Contains more Folate +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +90.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +62.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +438.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +380.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +18600%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.052

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +56.4%
Contains more Carbs +17011.1%
Contains more Protein +651.7%
Contains more Water +174.8%
Contains more Other +126.4%
3% 9% 62% 25%
Protein: 2.9 g
Fats: 9.1 g
Carbs: 61.6 g
Water: 25.3 g
Other: 1.1 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 +56.4%
Contains more Carbs +17011.1%
Contains more Protein +651.7%
Contains more Water +174.8%
Contains more Other +126.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -60.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +98.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2191.7%
12% 49% 39%
Saturated Fat: 1.048 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.323 g
54% 43% 3%
Saturated Fat: 2.681 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.118 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.145 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -60.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +98.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2191.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fruitcake Pastrami Opinion
Net carbs 57.9g 0.36g Fruitcake
Protein 2.9g 21.8g Pastrami
Fats 9.1g 5.82g Fruitcake
Carbs 61.6g 0.36g Fruitcake
Calories 324kcal 147kcal Fruitcake
Fructose 0.01g Pastrami
Sugar 27.42g 0.1g Pastrami
Fiber 3.7g 0g Fruitcake
Calcium 33mg 10mg Fruitcake
Iron 2.07mg 2.22mg Pastrami
Magnesium 16mg 17mg Pastrami
Phosphorus 52mg 175mg Pastrami
Potassium 153mg 210mg Pastrami
Sodium 101mg 1078mg Fruitcake
Zinc 0.27mg 4.98mg Pastrami
Copper 0.05mg 0.091mg Pastrami
Manganese 0.22mg 0.027mg Fruitcake
Selenium 2µg 17.7µg Pastrami
Vitamin A 22IU 42IU Pastrami
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 2µg Fruitcake
Vitamin E 0.9mg 0.12mg Fruitcake
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU Pastrami
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Pastrami
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0.3mg Fruitcake
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.052mg Pastrami
Vitamin B2 0.099mg 0.161mg Pastrami
Vitamin B3 0.791mg 4.26mg Pastrami
Vitamin B5 0.226mg 0.265mg Pastrami
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.221mg Pastrami
Folate 20µg 6µg Fruitcake
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 1.87µg Pastrami
Vitamin K 1.5µg 0.7µg Fruitcake
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.141mg Pastrami
Threonine 0.102mg 0.857mg Pastrami
Isoleucine 0.121mg 0.976mg Pastrami
Leucine 0.206mg 1.706mg Pastrami
Lysine 0.121mg 1.812mg Pastrami
Methionine 0.059mg 0.558mg Pastrami
Phenylalanine 0.14mg 0.847mg Pastrami
Valine 0.144mg 1.065mg Pastrami
Histidine 0.071mg 0.684mg Pastrami
Cholesterol 5mg 68mg Fruitcake
Saturated Fat 1.048g 2.681g Fruitcake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Fruitcake
Monounsaturated Fat 4.2g 2.118g Fruitcake
Polyunsaturated fat 3.323g 0.145g Fruitcake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fruitcake 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
10%
Fruitcake
37%
Pastrami
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Fruitcake
60%
Pastrami

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pastrami
Pastrami is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pastrami
Pastrami is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.32g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pastrami
Pastrami is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake contains less Sodium (difference - 977mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 63mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.633g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is cheaper (difference - $2.2)

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. Fruitcake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174939/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.