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Pastrami vs. Chicken neck — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are pastrami and chicken neck different?

  • Pastrami is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, and phosphorus; however, chicken neck is richer in vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for pastrami is 67% higher.
  • Pastrami contains 17 times more sodium than chicken neck. While pastrami contains 1078mg of sodium, chicken neck contains only 64mg.
  • Chicken neck has a lower glycemic index (0) than pastrami (70).

Beef, cured, pastrami and Chicken, broilers or fryers, neck, meat and skin, raw are the varieties 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.
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 9.3% 5.4% 12% 71% 27% 51% 48% 8.3% 4.3% 65%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +30.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +53.3%
Contains more IronIron +16.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +13.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +167.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +56.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +47.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +80%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +22.2%

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% 22% 6% 0% 12% 44% 68% 51% 39% 33% 0% 3.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +18.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +619.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +20%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3150%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +150%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +18.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +220.8%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.047mg

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
14% 26% 60%
Protein: 14.07 g
Fats: 26.24 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.99 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +54.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +15.9%
Contains more OtherOther +-930%
Contains more FatsFats +350.9%

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
31% 45% 24%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.27 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.55 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.68 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -63.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +398.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3817.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pastrami Chicken neck DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.87µg 0.26µg 67%
Sodium 1078mg 64mg 44%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.145g 5.68g 37%
Fats 5.82g 26.24g 31%
Zinc 4.98mg 1.86mg 28%
Monounsaturated fat 2.118g 10.55g 21%
Saturated fat 2.681g 7.27g 21%
Choline 81.6mg 15%
Protein 21.8g 14.07g 15%
Vitamin B5 0.265mg 0.85mg 12%
Cholesterol 68mg 99mg 10%
Selenium 17.7µg 12µg 10%
Phosphorus 175mg 112mg 9%
Calories 147kcal 297kcal 8%
Vitamin A 2µg 65µg 7%
Vitamin B3 4.26mg 3.608mg 4%
Iron 2.22mg 1.9mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.221mg 0.17mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.161mg 0.191mg 2%
Potassium 210mg 137mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Magnesium 17mg 13mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.3mg 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 1%
Copper 0.091mg 0.08mg 1%
Vitamin K 0.7µg 1%
Calcium 10mg 18mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg 0%
Carbs 0.36g 0g 0%
Net carbs 0.36g 0g N/A
Sugar 0.1g N/A
Manganese 0.027mg 0.033mg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.052mg 0.047mg 0%
Folate 6µg 5µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.141mg 0.137mg 0%
Threonine 0.857mg 0.545mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.976mg 0.588mg 0%
Leucine 1.706mg 0.933mg 0%
Lysine 1.812mg 1.005mg 0%
Methionine 0.558mg 0.332mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.847mg 0.514mg 0%
Valine 1.065mg 0.641mg 0%
Histidine 0.684mg 0.348mg 0%
Fructose 0.01g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.02g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.06g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.03g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pastrami Chicken neck
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%
Chicken neck
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Pastrami
30%
Chicken neck

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pastrami
Pastrami is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pastrami
Pastrami is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.589g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pastrami
Pastrami is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pastrami
Pastrami is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken neck
Chicken neck is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken neck
Chicken neck contains less Sodium (difference - 1014mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken neck
Chicken neck is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken neck
Chicken neck is cheaper (difference - $2.2)

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. Chicken neck - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172382/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.