Headcheese vs. Pastrami — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are headcheese and pastrami different?
- Headcheese is higher in vitamin D; however, pastrami is richer in zinc, vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, phosphorus, iron, and potassium.
- Daily need coverage for zinc for pastrami is 36% higher.
- Headcheese contains 9 times more vitamin D than pastrami. While headcheese contains 37IU of vitamin D, pastrami contains only 4IU.
- Headcheese has less sodium.
- Headcheese has a lower glycemic index (0) than pastrami (70).
Headcheese, pork and Beef, cured, pastrami are the varieties used 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +60% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +34.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -12.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +88.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +577.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +48% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +413.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +212.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +17600% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +108.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +800% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +385.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +27.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +126.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +40% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +868.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +16.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +78.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +200% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
13.83 g
Fats:
10.9 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
73.84 g
Other:
1.43 g
Protein:
21.8 g
Fats:
5.82 g
Carbs:
0.36 g
Water:
69.53 g
Other:
2.49 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +87.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +57.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +74.1% |
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Water
~69.53g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.402 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.601 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.134 g
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 | +164.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +682.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -21.2% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Zinc | 0.97mg | 4.98mg | 36% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.05µg | 1.87µg | 34% |
| Selenium | 0.1µg | 17.7µg | 32% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.44mg | 4.26mg | 24% |
| Phosphorus | 56mg | 175mg | 17% |
| Protein | 13.83g | 21.8g | 16% |
| Iron | 1.5mg | 2.22mg | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.601g | 2.118g | 9% |
| Fats | 10.9g | 5.82g | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.134g | 0.145g | 7% |
| Sodium | 941mg | 1078mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.265mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 31mg | 210mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 0.9µg | 0.1µg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 37IU | 4IU | 4% |
| Choline | 104.1mg | 81.6mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.115mg | 0.161mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.122mg | 0.091mg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 3.402g | 2.681g | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.023mg | 0.052mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.19mg | 0.221mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 9mg | 17mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 3.4µg | 0.7µg | 2% |
| Folate | 2µg | 6µg | 1% |
| Calories | 157kcal | 147kcal | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.027mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 0.12mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 10mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Carbs | 0g | 0.36g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 0.36g | N/A |
| Cholesterol | 69mg | 68mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 0.1g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.141mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.857mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.976mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.706mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.812mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.558mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.847mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.065mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.684mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.01g | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
23%
37%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
60%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pastrami is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pastrami is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.721g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pastrami is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pastrami is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Headcheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Headcheese contains less Sodium (difference - 137mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Headcheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Headcheese is cheaper (difference - $2.2)