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Pastrami vs. Beefsteak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pastrami and Beefsteak different?

  • Pastrami is higher in Vitamin B12, and Iron, however, Beefsteak is richer in Vitamin B6, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Pastrami is 44% higher.
  • Beefsteak has less Sodium.

Beef, cured, pastrami and Beef, loin, top loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, select, cooked, grilled 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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 6.6% 30% 61% 24% 132% 91% 7.4% 1.2% 157%
Contains more IronIron +36.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +24.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +200%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +35.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +120%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +61.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +21.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +62.7%
~equal in Zinc ~4.85mg

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 1% 2.5% 2.4% 3% 13% 37% 80% 16% 51% 234% 1.8% 4.5% 45%
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% 9% 0% 20% 32% 131% 32% 135% 173% 4% 6% 56%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +15%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +35.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +275%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +63.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +98.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +164.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +128.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +33.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +24.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 6% 70% 2%
Protein: 21.8 g
Fats: 5.82 g
Carbs: 0.36 g
Water: 69.53 g
Other: 2.49 g
27% 15% 58%
Protein: 26.72 g
Fats: 15.11 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.96 g
Other: 0.21 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +20%
Contains more OtherOther +1085.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +22.6%
Contains more FatsFats +159.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
54% 43% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.681 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.118 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.145 g
46% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.951 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.298 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.56 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -54.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +197.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +286.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pastrami Beefsteak
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 Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pastrami Beefsteak Opinion
Calories 147kcal 250kcal Beefsteak
Protein 21.8g 26.72g Beefsteak
Fats 5.82g 15.11g Beefsteak
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg Pastrami
Net carbs 0.36g 0g Pastrami
Carbs 0.36g 0g Pastrami
Cholesterol 68mg 79mg Pastrami
Vitamin D 4IU Pastrami
Magnesium 17mg 23mg Beefsteak
Calcium 10mg 22mg Beefsteak
Potassium 210mg 340mg Beefsteak
Iron 2.22mg 1.63mg Pastrami
Sugar 0.1g 0g Beefsteak
Copper 0.091mg 0.073mg Pastrami
Zinc 4.98mg 4.85mg Pastrami
Phosphorus 175mg 213mg Beefsteak
Sodium 1078mg 57mg Beefsteak
Vitamin A 42IU 0IU Pastrami
Vitamin A 2µg 0µg Pastrami
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.45mg Beefsteak
Vitamin D 0.1µg Pastrami
Manganese 0.027mg 0.009mg Pastrami
Selenium 17.7µg 28.8µg Beefsteak
Vitamin B1 0.052mg 0.078mg Beefsteak
Vitamin B2 0.161mg 0.14mg Pastrami
Vitamin B3 4.26mg 6.978mg Beefsteak
Vitamin B5 0.265mg 0.527mg Beefsteak
Vitamin B6 0.221mg 0.585mg Beefsteak
Vitamin B12 1.87µg 1.38µg Pastrami
Vitamin K 0.7µg 1.6µg Beefsteak
Folate 6µg 8µg Beefsteak
Choline 81.6mg 101.8mg Beefsteak
Saturated Fat 2.681g 5.951g Pastrami
Monounsaturated Fat 2.118g 6.298g Beefsteak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.145g 0.56g Beefsteak
Tryptophan 0.141mg 0.173mg Beefsteak
Threonine 0.857mg 1.054mg Beefsteak
Isoleucine 0.976mg 1.201mg Beefsteak
Leucine 1.706mg 2.099mg Beefsteak
Lysine 1.812mg 2.23mg Beefsteak
Methionine 0.558mg 0.687mg Beefsteak
Phenylalanine 0.847mg 1.042mg Beefsteak
Valine 1.065mg 1.309mg Beefsteak
Histidine 0.684mg 0.842mg Beefsteak
Fructose 0.01g Pastrami

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Pastrami Beefsteak
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
38%
Pastrami
46%
Beefsteak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Pastrami
53%
Beefsteak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pastrami
Pastrami is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pastrami
Pastrami is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.27g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak contains less Sodium (difference - 1021mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak 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. Pastrami - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170204/nutrients
  2. Beefsteak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168720/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.