Pastrami vs. Beef shank — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between pastrami and beef shank
- Pastrami has less vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, copper, and vitamin B1 than beef shank.
- Beef shank covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 80% more than pastrami.
- Pastrami has 17 times more sodium than beef shank. While pastrami has 1078mg of sodium, beef shank has only 64mg.
- The glycemic index of pastrami is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beef, cured, pastrami and Beef, shank crosscuts, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, simmered.
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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 ManganeseManganese | +35% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +76.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +220% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +112.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +73.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +89% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +110.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +50.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +69.5% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +169.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +30.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +38.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +54.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +67.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +102.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +66.7% |
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:
33.68 g
Fats:
6.36 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
58.21 g
Other:
1.75 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +19.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +42.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +54.5% |
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Fats
~6.36g
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
2.29 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.86 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.21 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -14.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +35% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +44.8% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.87µg | 3.79µg | 80% |
| Zinc | 4.98mg | 10.49mg | 50% |
| Sodium | 1078mg | 64mg | 44% |
| Protein | 21.8g | 33.68g | 24% |
| Selenium | 17.7µg | 30µg | 22% |
| Iron | 2.22mg | 3.86mg | 21% |
| Choline | 81.6mg | 15% | |
| Phosphorus | 175mg | 263mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.221mg | 0.37mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.26mg | 5.89mg | 10% |
| Copper | 0.091mg | 0.172mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.052mg | 0.14mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 210mg | 447mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.161mg | 0.21mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.265mg | 0.41mg | 3% |
| Calories | 147kcal | 201kcal | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 68mg | 78mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 17mg | 30mg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 2.681g | 2.29g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.118g | 2.86g | 2% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 32mg | 2% |
| Fats | 5.82g | 6.36g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 4IU | 1% | |
| Vitamin K | 0.7µg | 1% | |
| Folate | 6µg | 10µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Carbs | 0.36g | 0g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0.36g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.1g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.027mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.145g | 0.21g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.141mg | 0.377mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.857mg | 1.471mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.976mg | 1.514mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.706mg | 2.662mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.812mg | 2.802mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.558mg | 0.862mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.847mg | 1.315mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.065mg | 1.638mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.684mg | 1.153mg | 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
37%
60%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
85%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pastrami is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef shank is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef shank contains less Sodium (difference - 1014mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beef shank is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.391g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef shank is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef shank is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef shank 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.