Pastrami vs. Chicken breast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are pastrami and chicken breast different?
- Pastrami is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, and iron, while chicken breast is higher in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, selenium, and phosphorus.
- Chicken breast covers your daily need for vitamin B3, 66% more than pastrami.
- Pastrami contains 14 times more sodium than chicken breast. Pastrami contains 1078mg of sodium, while chicken breast contains 79mg.
- Pastrami has a higher glycemic index (70) than chicken breast (0).
Beef, cured, pastrami and Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, fried types were 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.
| Contains more IronIron | +94.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +68.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +361.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +28.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +82.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +60% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +31.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +40.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +48% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +28.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +405.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +250% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +250% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +51.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +247% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +292.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +189.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +242.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +17.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
21.8 g
Fats:
5.82 g
Carbs:
0.36 g
Water:
69.53 g
Other:
2.49 g
Protein:
33.44 g
Fats:
4.71 g
Carbs:
0.51 g
Water:
60.21 g
Other:
1.13 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +23.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +15.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +120.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +53.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +41.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.681 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.118 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.145 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.29 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.07 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +23.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -51.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +637.9% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.26mg | 14.782mg | 66% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.87µg | 0.37µg | 63% |
| Sodium | 1078mg | 79mg | 43% |
| Zinc | 4.98mg | 1.08mg | 35% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.221mg | 0.64mg | 32% |
| Protein | 21.8g | 33.44g | 23% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.265mg | 1.04mg | 16% |
| Selenium | 17.7µg | 26.2µg | 15% |
| Iron | 2.22mg | 1.14mg | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 175mg | 246mg | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 68mg | 91mg | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.145g | 1.07g | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 2.681g | 1.29g | 6% |
| Copper | 0.091mg | 0.054mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.161mg | 0.125mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 17mg | 31mg | 3% |
| Choline | 81.6mg | 95.9mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.052mg | 0.079mg | 2% |
| Calories | 147kcal | 187kcal | 2% |
| Fats | 5.82g | 4.71g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 0.42mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 210mg | 276mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.118g | 1.72g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 16mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0.7µg | 2.4µg | 1% |
| Folate | 6µg | 4µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Carbs | 0.36g | 0.51g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0.36g | 0.51g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 4IU | 5IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.1g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0.1µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.027mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.141mg | 0.39mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.857mg | 1.412mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.976mg | 1.765mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.706mg | 2.509mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.812mg | 2.836mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.558mg | 0.925mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.847mg | 1.328mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.065mg | 1.659mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.684mg | 1.037mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.01g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.03g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.02g | N/A |
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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pastrami is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken breast is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken breast contains less Sodium (difference - 999mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken breast is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.391g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken breast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken breast is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken breast is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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