Pastrami vs. Brisket — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between pastrami and brisket
- Pastrami contains less selenium, zinc, vitamin B12, vitamin B5, choline, and monounsaturated fat than brisket.
- Pastrami's daily need coverage for sodium is 45% higher.
- The amount of sodium in brisket is lower.
- Brisket has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of brisket is 0, while the glycemic index of pastrami is 70.
The food types used in this comparison are Beef, cured, pastrami and Beef, brisket, flat half, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, braised.
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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 | +170% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +11.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +60% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +10.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +34.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +53.1% |
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 DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +325% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +13.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +114.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +27.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +13.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +157.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +50% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +34.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +32.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +789.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +32.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +216.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -63.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +274.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +369.7% |
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 1078mg | 48mg | 45% |
| Saturated fat | 2.681g | 7.305g | 21% |
| Fats | 5.82g | 18.42g | 19% |
| Selenium | 17.7µg | 27.1µg | 17% |
| Zinc | 4.98mg | 6.69mg | 16% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.118g | 7.934g | 15% |
| Protein | 21.8g | 28.82g | 14% |
| Cholesterol | 68mg | 106mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.87µg | 2.12µg | 10% |
| Calories | 147kcal | 289kcal | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.265mg | 0.568mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.221mg | 0.282mg | 5% |
| Choline | 81.6mg | 109.8mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.145g | 0.681g | 4% |
| Iron | 2.22mg | 2.43mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 0.51mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 0.7µg | 1.8µg | 1% |
| Folate | 6µg | 9µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.26mg | 4.087mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.161mg | 0.171mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.052mg | 0.059mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.027mg | 0.01mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 4IU | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Copper | 0.091mg | 0.1mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 210mg | 232mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 16mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Carbs | 0.36g | 0g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0.36g | 0g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 17mg | 19mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.1g | 0g | N/A |
| Phosphorus | 175mg | 175mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.141mg | 0.181mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.857mg | 1.101mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.976mg | 1.253mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.706mg | 2.192mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.812mg | 2.328mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.558mg | 0.717mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.847mg | 1.088mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.065mg | 1.367mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.684mg | 0.879mg | 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%
44%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
58%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pastrami is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pastrami is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.624g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brisket is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brisket contains less Sodium (difference - 1030mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brisket is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Brisket is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brisket is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brisket is relatively richer in vitamins