Pastrami vs. Barbecue chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between pastrami and barbecue chicken?
- Pastrami is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, and iron, yet barbecue chicken is richer in vitamin B3, selenium, phosphorus, and vitamin B2.
- Pastrami's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 58% higher.
- Pastrami has 3 times more sodium than barbecue chicken. Pastrami has 1078mg of sodium, while barbecue chicken has 335mg.
- Barbecue chicken has a lower glycemic index than pastrami.
We used Beef, cured, pastrami and Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat, and skin 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.
Contains more IronIron | +133.7% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +18.2% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +179.8% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +440% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +23.5% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +60% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +21.4% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +24.6% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -68.9% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +24.3% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +74.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +15.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +297.9% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +29.7% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +900% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +283.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +41% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +34.6% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +33.3% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Vitamin B12 | 1.87µg | 0.47µg | 58% |
Sodium | 1078mg | 335mg | 32% |
Zinc | 4.98mg | 1.78mg | 29% |
Cholesterol | 68mg | 127mg | 20% |
Iron | 2.22mg | 0.95mg | 16% |
Fats | 5.82g | 15.08g | 14% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.145g | 2.038g | 13% |
Monounsaturated fat | 2.118g | 6.446g | 11% |
Vitamin B3 | 4.26mg | 5.732mg | 9% |
Selenium | 17.7µg | 22µg | 8% |
Saturated fat | 2.681g | 3.927g | 6% |
Phosphorus | 175mg | 218mg | 6% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.161mg | 0.227mg | 5% |
Calories | 147kcal | 226kcal | 4% |
Choline | 81.6mg | 62.9mg | 3% |
Copper | 0.091mg | 0.077mg | 2% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.265mg | 0.152mg | 2% |
Vitamin A | 2µg | 20µg | 2% |
Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 0.46mg | 2% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.221mg | 0.191mg | 2% |
Folate | 6µg | 8µg | 1% |
Vitamin K | 0.7µg | 0µg | 1% |
Vitamin D | 4IU | 0IU | 1% |
Magnesium | 17mg | 21mg | 1% |
Protein | 21.8g | 22.51g | 1% |
Calcium | 10mg | 16mg | 1% |
Manganese | 0.027mg | 0.005mg | 1% |
Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg | 1% |
Potassium | 210mg | 255mg | 1% |
Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0mg | 0% |
Carbs | 0.36g | 0.12g | 0% |
Net carbs | 0.36g | 0.12g | N/A |
Sugar | 0.1g | 0.12g | N/A |
Vitamin B1 | 0.052mg | 0.055mg | 0% |
Trans fat | 0.078g | N/A | |
Tryptophan | 0.141mg | 0.173mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.857mg | 0.657mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.976mg | 0.853mg | 0% |
Leucine | 1.706mg | 1.549mg | 0% |
Lysine | 1.812mg | 1.75mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.558mg | 0.565mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.847mg | 0.69mg | 0% |
Valine | 1.065mg | 0.935mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.684mg | 0.592mg | 0% |
Fructose | 0.01g | 0.04g | 0% |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.011g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
21.8 g
Fats:
5.82 g
Carbs:
0.36 g
Water:
69.53 g
Other:
2.49 g
Protein:
22.51 g
Fats:
15.08 g
Carbs:
0.12 g
Water:
61.41 g
Other:
0.88 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +200% |
Contains more WaterWater | +13.2% |
Contains more OtherOther | +183% |
Contains more FatsFats | +159.1% |
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Protein
~22.51g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.681 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.118 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.145 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.927 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.446 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.038 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -31.7% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +204.3% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1305.5% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0.01 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.04 g
Glucose:
0.04 g
Fructose:
0.04 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
Contains more FructoseFructose | +300% |
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Starch
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Lactose
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Maltose
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Galactose
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