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Pastrami vs. Braunschweiger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pastrami and Braunschweiger different?

  • Braunschweiger has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin A, Iron, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Vitamin B5, Choline, and Vitamin B3 than Pastrami.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Braunschweiger is 759% higher.
  • Pastrami has less Cholesterol.

Beef, cured, pastrami and Braunschweiger (a liver sausage), pork 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 7.9% 2.7% 18% 420% 80% 77% 72% 127% 20% 316%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +54.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +77.2%
Contains more IronIron +404.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +163.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +474.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +227.7%
~equal in Calcium ~9mg
~equal in Potassium ~199mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~168mg
~equal in Sodium ~977mg

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% 843% 7% 36% 62% 352% 157% 203% 76% 2511% 4% 33% 140%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +33354.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +191.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +378.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +847.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +96.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1175.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +49.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +974.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +128.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +633.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +213.6%

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
15% 29% 3% 51% 3%
Protein: 14.5 g
Fats: 28.5 g
Carbs: 3.1 g
Water: 50.6 g
Other: 3.3 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +50.3%
Contains more WaterWater +37.4%
Contains more FatsFats +389.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +761.1%
Contains more OtherOther +32.5%

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
37% 50% 13%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 9.307 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 12.731 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.193 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -71.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +501.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2102.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pastrami Braunschweiger Opinion
Calories 147kcal 327kcal Braunschweiger
Protein 21.8g 14.5g Pastrami
Fats 5.82g 28.5g Braunschweiger
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg Pastrami
Net carbs 0.36g 3.1g Braunschweiger
Carbs 0.36g 3.1g Braunschweiger
Cholesterol 68mg 180mg Pastrami
Vitamin D 4IU 48IU Braunschweiger
Magnesium 17mg 11mg Pastrami
Calcium 10mg 9mg Pastrami
Potassium 210mg 199mg Pastrami
Iron 2.22mg 11.2mg Braunschweiger
Sugar 0.1g 0g Braunschweiger
Copper 0.091mg 0.24mg Braunschweiger
Zinc 4.98mg 2.81mg Pastrami
Phosphorus 175mg 168mg Pastrami
Sodium 1078mg 977mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin A 42IU 14051IU Braunschweiger
Vitamin A 2µg 4220µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.35mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1.2µg Braunschweiger
Manganese 0.027mg 0.155mg Braunschweiger
Selenium 17.7µg 58µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B1 0.052mg 0.249mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B2 0.161mg 1.525mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B3 4.26mg 8.368mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B5 0.265mg 3.38mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B6 0.221mg 0.33mg Braunschweiger
Vitamin B12 1.87µg 20.09µg Braunschweiger
Vitamin K 0.7µg 1.6µg Braunschweiger
Folate 6µg 44µg Braunschweiger
Choline 81.6mg 255.9mg Braunschweiger
Saturated Fat 2.681g 9.307g Pastrami
Monounsaturated Fat 2.118g 12.731g Braunschweiger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.145g 3.193g Braunschweiger
Tryptophan 0.141mg 0.145mg Braunschweiger
Threonine 0.857mg 0.534mg Pastrami
Isoleucine 0.976mg 0.484mg Pastrami
Leucine 1.706mg 1.032mg Pastrami
Lysine 1.812mg 0.909mg Pastrami
Methionine 0.558mg 0.311mg Pastrami
Phenylalanine 0.847mg 0.553mg Pastrami
Valine 1.065mg 0.616mg Pastrami
Histidine 0.684mg 0.32mg Pastrami
Fructose 0.01g Pastrami

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pastrami Braunschweiger
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
340%
Braunschweiger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Pastrami
114%
Braunschweiger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pastrami
Pastrami is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 112mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pastrami
Pastrami is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.626g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger contains less Sodium (difference - 101mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Braunschweiger
Braunschweiger is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Braunschweiger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171621/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.