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Meatball vs. Pastrami — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between meatball and pastrami?

  • Meatball is higher in vitamin B1, copper, phosphorus, fiber, and folate, yet pastrami is higher in selenium, zinc, and vitamin B12.
  • Meatball's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 74% more.
  • The amount of sodium in meatball is lower.
  • The glycemic index of meatball is lower.

We used Meatballs, meatless 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 13% 7.5% 16% 81% 235% 49% 147% 72% 0% 4.4%
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 CalciumCalcium +150%
Contains more CopperCopper +675.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +96.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -49%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +16.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +176.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2112.5%
~equal in Magnesium ~17mg
~equal in Iron ~2.22mg

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% 35% 0% 235% 49% 47% 30% 46% 188% 0% 59% 48%
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 EVitamin E +1341.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1703.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +32.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +88.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +1200%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +70.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +10.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +24.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Choline ~81.6mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 9% 8% 58% 4%
Protein: 21 g
Fats: 9 g
Carbs: 8 g
Water: 58 g
Other: 4 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 +54.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2122.2%
Contains more OtherOther +60.6%
Contains more WaterWater +19.9%
~equal in Protein ~21.8g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 26% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.425 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.666 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 -46.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3117.9%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~2.118g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Meatball 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 Meatball Pastrami DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.938mg 0.052mg 74%
Copper 0.706mg 0.091mg 68%
Selenium 0.8µg 17.7µg 31%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.666g 0.145g 30%
Zinc 1.8mg 4.98mg 29%
Phosphorus 344mg 175mg 24%
Cholesterol 0mg 68mg 23%
Sodium 550mg 1078mg 23%
Folate 78µg 6µg 18%
Fiber 4.6g 0g 18%
Vitamin B12 1.5µg 1.87µg 15%
Vitamin B3 2.5mg 4.26mg 11%
Vitamin E 1.73mg 0.12mg 11%
Saturated fat 1.425g 2.681g 6%
Fats 9g 5.82g 5%
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.265mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.161mg 4%
Calories 197kcal 147kcal 3%
Carbs 8g 0.36g 3%
Protein 21g 21.8g 2%
Calcium 25mg 10mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.221mg 2%
Choline 88.4mg 81.6mg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Manganese 0.027mg 1%
Iron 2.16mg 2.22mg 1%
Potassium 180mg 210mg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU 1%
Vitamin K 0µg 0.7µg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg 0%
Net carbs 3.4g 0.36g N/A
Magnesium 18mg 17mg 0%
Sugar 1.25g 0.1g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 2µg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 2.188g 2.118g 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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Meatball Pastrami
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
57%
Meatball
37%
Pastrami
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Meatball
60%
Pastrami

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pastrami
Pastrami is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.15g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Meatball
Meatball contains less Sodium (difference - 528mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.256g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Meatball
Meatball 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. Meatball - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169067/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.