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Mutton vs. Pastrami — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between mutton and pastrami?

  • Pastrami has less vitamin B12, selenium, iron, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B5, and vitamin B6 than mutton.
  • Mutton's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 107% higher.
  • Mutton has 3 times more vitamin B5 than pastrami. Mutton has 0.897mg of vitamin B5, while pastrami has 0.265mg.
  • Pastrami contains less saturated fat.
  • Mutton has a lower glycemic index than pastrami.

We used Mutton, cooked, roasted (Navajo) and Beef, cured, pastrami types in this comparison.

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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.
Mutton
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 22% 3% 36% 179% 21% 162% 117% 18% 4.3% 207%
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 +82.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +94.8%
Contains more IronIron +114.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +19.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +55.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +22.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +114.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +46.8%
~equal in Calcium ~10mg

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.
Mutton
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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% 16% 0% 15% 69% 122% 54% 87% 555% 0% 0% 55%
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 +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +86.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +53.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +238.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +70.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +137.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +23.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mutton
2
33% 11% 54%
Protein: 33.43 g
Fats: 11.09 g
Carbs: 0.08 g
Water: 54 g
Other: 1.4 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 ProteinProtein +53.3%
Contains more FatsFats +90.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +350%
Contains more WaterWater +28.8%
Contains more OtherOther +77.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mutton
2
49% 43% 8%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.142 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.459 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.814 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 +110.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +461.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -47.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mutton Pastrami DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 4.44µg 1.87µg 107%
Sodium 135mg 1078mg 41%
Selenium 38µg 17.7µg 37%
Iron 4.76mg 2.22mg 32%
Protein 33.43g 21.8g 23%
Phosphorus 272mg 175mg 14%
Vitamin B3 6.52mg 4.26mg 14%
Cholesterol 109mg 68mg 14%
Vitamin B5 0.897mg 0.265mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.377mg 0.221mg 12%
Saturated fat 5.142g 2.681g 11%
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.161mg 11%
Zinc 5.93mg 4.98mg 9%
Fats 11.09g 5.82g 8%
Potassium 409mg 210mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 4.459g 2.118g 6%
Vitamin E 0.8mg 0.12mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.814g 0.145g 4%
Calories 234kcal 147kcal 4%
Choline 100.6mg 81.6mg 3%
Copper 0.062mg 0.091mg 3%
Magnesium 31mg 17mg 3%
Folate 0µg 6µg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.052mg 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 1%
Vitamin K 0.7µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0%
Carbs 0.08g 0.36g 0%
Net carbs 0.08g 0.36g N/A
Calcium 10mg 10mg 0%
Sugar 0.1g N/A
Vitamin A 2µg 0%
Manganese 0.033mg 0.027mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.257mg 0.141mg 0%
Threonine 1.403mg 0.857mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.588mg 0.976mg 0%
Leucine 2.764mg 1.706mg 0%
Lysine 2.999mg 1.812mg 0%
Methionine 0.918mg 0.558mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.399mg 0.847mg 0%
Valine 1.678mg 1.065mg 0%
Histidine 0.975mg 0.684mg 0%
Fructose 0.01g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.147g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.025g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mutton 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
75%
Mutton
37%
Pastrami
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
77%
Mutton
60%
Pastrami

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pastrami
Pastrami is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pastrami
Pastrami is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.461g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mutton
Mutton is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mutton
Mutton contains less Sodium (difference - 943mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mutton
Mutton is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Mutton
Mutton is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mutton
Mutton is relatively richer in minerals
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. Mutton - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167634/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.