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Pastrami vs. Brunost — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between pastrami and brunost?

  • Pastrami is richer in zinc and vitamin B3, yet brunost is richer in vitamin B2, vitamin B5, calcium, phosphorus, potassium, vitamin B12, and vitamin B1.
  • Brunost's daily need coverage for vitamin B2 is 94% higher.
  • Pastrami has 5 times more vitamin B3 than brunost. Pastrami has 4.26mg of vitamin B3, while brunost has 0.813mg.
  • Pastrami contains less saturated fat.
  • Brunost has a lower glycemic index than pastrami.

We used Beef, cured, pastrami and Cheese, gjetost types in this comparison.

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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 50% 120% 124% 20% 27% 31% 190% 78% 5.2% 79%
Contains more IronIron +326.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +13.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +336.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +22.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +311.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3900%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +571%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +153.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -44.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +48.1%

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.
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% 111% 0% 0% 79% 319% 15% 201% 63% 303% 0% 3.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +424%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +20%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +16600%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +505.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +758.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1164.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +22.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +29.4%

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
10% 30% 43% 13% 5%
Protein: 9.65 g
Fats: 29.51 g
Carbs: 42.65 g
Water: 13.44 g
Other: 4.75 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +125.9%
Contains more WaterWater +417.3%
Contains more FatsFats +407%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +11747.2%
Contains more OtherOther +90.8%

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
68% 28% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 19.16 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.938 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -86%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +272%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +546.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pastrami Brunost DV% diff.
Vitamin B2 0.161mg 1.382mg 94%
Saturated fat 2.681g 19.16g 75%
Vitamin B5 0.265mg 3.351mg 62%
Calcium 10mg 400mg 39%
Phosphorus 175mg 444mg 38%
Vitamin A 2µg 334µg 37%
Fats 5.82g 29.51g 36%
Potassium 210mg 1409mg 35%
Zinc 4.98mg 1.14mg 35%
Protein 21.8g 9.65g 24%
Vitamin B12 1.87µg 2.42µg 23%
Vitamin B1 0.052mg 0.315mg 22%
Vitamin B3 4.26mg 0.813mg 22%
Iron 2.22mg 0.52mg 21%
Sodium 1078mg 600mg 21%
Calories 147kcal 466kcal 16%
Choline 81.6mg 15%
Carbs 0.36g 42.65g 14%
Monounsaturated fat 2.118g 7.879g 14%
Magnesium 17mg 70mg 13%
Cholesterol 68mg 94mg 9%
Selenium 17.7µg 14.5µg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.145g 0.938g 5%
Vitamin B6 0.221mg 0.271mg 4%
Vitamin K 0.7µg 1%
Copper 0.091mg 0.08mg 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 1%
Manganese 0.027mg 0.04mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.12mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 0.36g 42.65g N/A
Sugar 0.1g N/A
Folate 6µg 5µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.141mg 0.135mg 0%
Threonine 0.857mg 0.393mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.976mg 0.519mg 0%
Leucine 1.706mg 0.992mg 0%
Lysine 1.812mg 0.814mg 0%
Methionine 0.558mg 0.318mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.847mg 0.54mg 0%
Valine 1.065mg 0.765mg 0%
Histidine 0.684mg 0.293mg 0%
Fructose 0.01g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pastrami Brunost
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
84%
Brunost
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Pastrami
72%
Brunost

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pastrami
Pastrami is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pastrami
Pastrami is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.479g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pastrami
Pastrami is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brunost
Brunost contains less Sodium (difference - 478mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
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. Brunost - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171240/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.