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Pastrami vs. Cream cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between pastrami and cream cheese

  • Pastrami has more vitamin B12, zinc, iron, vitamin B3, selenium, and vitamin B6; however, cream cheese has more vitamin A.
  • Cream cheese's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 88% more.
  • Pastrami has 47 times more vitamin B3 than cream cheese. Pastrami has 4.26mg of vitamin B3, while cream cheese has 0.091mg.
  • Cream cheese is lower in sodium.
  • Pastrami has a higher glycemic index than cream cheese.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Beef, cured, pastrami and Cheese, cream.

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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 6.4% 29% 12% 4.1% 6% 14% 46% 41% 1.4% 47%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +88.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +59.1%
Contains more IronIron +1918.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +405.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +896%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +63.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +145.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +105.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +870%
Contains less SodiumSodium -70.9%

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% 0.67% 2.4% 1.5% 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% 103% 17% 0% 5.8% 53% 1.7% 31% 13% 28% 5.3% 6.8% 15%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +126.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +4581.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +294.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +750%
Contains more CholineCholine +200%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +15300%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +616.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +95.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +200%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%

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
6% 34% 6% 53%
Protein: 6.15 g
Fats: 34.44 g
Carbs: 5.52 g
Water: 52.62 g
Other: 1.27 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +254.5%
Contains more WaterWater +32.1%
Contains more OtherOther +96.1%
Contains more FatsFats +491.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1433.3%

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
66% 29% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 20.213 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.907 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.483 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -86.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +320.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +922.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0.01 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
9% 91%
Starch: 0.35 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 3.76 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
~equal in Sucrose ~0g
~equal in Glucose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pastrami Cream cheese
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pastrami Cream cheese DV% diff.
Saturated fat 2.681g 20.213g 80%
Vitamin B12 1.87µg 0.22µg 69%
Fats 5.82g 34.44g 44%
Zinc 4.98mg 0.5mg 41%
Vitamin A 2µg 308µg 34%
Sodium 1078mg 314mg 33%
Protein 21.8g 6.15g 31%
Iron 2.22mg 0.11mg 26%
Vitamin B3 4.26mg 0.091mg 26%
Monounsaturated fat 2.118g 8.907g 17%
Selenium 17.7µg 8.6µg 17%
Vitamin B6 0.221mg 0.056mg 13%
Cholesterol 68mg 101mg 11%
Phosphorus 175mg 107mg 10%
Calories 147kcal 350kcal 10%
Choline 81.6mg 27.2mg 10%
Calcium 10mg 97mg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.145g 1.483g 9%
Copper 0.091mg 0.018mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.161mg 0.23mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.265mg 0.517mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.86mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.052mg 0.023mg 2%
Potassium 210mg 132mg 2%
Magnesium 17mg 9mg 2%
Carbs 0.36g 5.52g 2%
Manganese 0.027mg 0.011mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin K 0.7µg 2.1µg 1%
Folate 6µg 9µg 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 0.36g 5.52g N/A
Sugar 0.1g 3.76g N/A
Starch 0.35g 0%
Tryptophan 0.141mg 0.069mg 0%
Threonine 0.857mg 0.233mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.976mg 0.324mg 0%
Leucine 1.706mg 0.657mg 0%
Lysine 1.812mg 0.567mg 0%
Methionine 0.558mg 0.191mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.847mg 0.291mg 0%
Valine 1.065mg 0.395mg 0%
Histidine 0.684mg 0.175mg 0%
Fructose 0.01g 0g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.036g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.807g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pastrami Cream cheese
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
37%
Pastrami
21%
Cream cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Pastrami
21%
Cream cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pastrami
Pastrami is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pastrami
Pastrami is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.66g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pastrami
Pastrami is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.532g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pastrami
Pastrami is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pastrami
Pastrami is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 764mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
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. Cream cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173418/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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