Pastrami vs Chicken meat - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Pastrami and Chicken meat
- Pastrami is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Iron, yet Chicken meat is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, and Selenium.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Pastrami is 65% higher.
- Pastrami contains 13 times more Sodium than Chicken meat. Pastrami contains 1078mg of Sodium, while Chicken meat contains 82mg.
Food types used in this article are Beef, cured, pastrami and Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat and skin, cooked, roasted.
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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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Iron
+76.2%
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Zinc
+156.7%
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Copper
+37.9%
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Calcium
+50%
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Magnesium
+35.3%
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Sodium
-92.4%
Equal in Phosphorus - 182
Equal in Potassium - 223
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Iron
+76.2%
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Zinc
+156.7%
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Copper
+37.9%
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Calcium
+50%
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Magnesium
+35.3%
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Sodium
-92.4%
Equal in Phosphorus - 182
Equal in Potassium - 223
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Vitamin D
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Folate
+20%
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Vitamin B12
+523.3%
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Vitamin A
+283.3%
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Vitamin E
+125%
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Vitamin B1
+21.2%
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Vitamin B3
+99.2%
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Vitamin B5
+288.7%
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Vitamin B6
+81%
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Vitamin K
+242.9%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.168
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Vitamin D
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Folate
+20%
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Vitamin B12
+523.3%
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Vitamin A
+283.3%
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Vitamin E
+125%
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Vitamin B1
+21.2%
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Vitamin B3
+99.2%
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Vitamin B5
+288.7%
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Vitamin B6
+81%
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Vitamin K
+242.9%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.168
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
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Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 0.36g | 0g |
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Protein | 21.8g | 27.3g |
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Fats | 5.82g | 13.6g |
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Carbs | 0.36g | 0g |
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Calories | 147kcal | 239kcal |
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Starch | g | g | |
Fructose | 0.01g | g |
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Sugar | 0.1g | 0g |
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Fiber | 0g | 0g | |
Calcium | 10mg | 15mg |
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Iron | 2.22mg | 1.26mg |
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Magnesium | 17mg | 23mg |
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Phosphorus | 175mg | 182mg |
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Potassium | 210mg | 223mg |
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Sodium | 1078mg | 82mg |
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Zinc | 4.98mg | 1.94mg |
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Copper | 0.091mg | 0.066mg |
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Vitamin A | 42IU | 161IU |
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Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 0.27mg |
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Vitamin D | 4IU | 2IU |
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Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg |
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Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0mg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.052mg | 0.063mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.161mg | 0.168mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 4.26mg | 8.487mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0.265mg | 1.03mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.221mg | 0.4mg |
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Folate | 6µg | 5µg |
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Vitamin B12 | 1.87µg | 0.3µg |
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Vitamin K | 0.7µg | 2.4µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.141mg | 0.305mg |
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Threonine | 0.857mg | 1.128mg |
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Isoleucine | 0.976mg | 1.362mg |
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Leucine | 1.706mg | 1.986mg |
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Lysine | 1.812mg | 2.223mg |
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Methionine | 0.558mg | 0.726mg |
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Phenylalanine | 0.847mg | 1.061mg |
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Valine | 1.065mg | 1.325mg |
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Histidine | 0.684mg | 0.802mg |
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Cholesterol | 68mg | 88mg |
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Trans Fat | g | g | |
Saturated Fat | 2.681g | 3.79g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 2.118g | 5.34g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 0.145g | 2.97g |
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Vitamin and Mineral Summary Scores
The summary score is calculated by summing up the daily values contained in 300 grams of the product. Obviously the more the food fulfills human daily needs, the more the summary score is.
Vitamin Summary Score
37

36

Mineral Summary Score
62

31

Macronutrients Comparison
Macronutrient comparison charts compare the amount of protein, total fats, and total carbohydrates in 300 grams of the food. The displayed values show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of food.
Protein
131%

164%

Carbohydrates
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Fats
27%

63%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Pastrami is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Pastrami is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.109g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Chicken meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Chicken meat contains less Sodium (difference - 996mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Chicken meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?

Chicken meat is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Chicken meat 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.