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Pastrami vs. Chorizo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Pastrami and Chorizo

  • Pastrami is richer in Zinc, and Iron, yet Chorizo is richer in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin D.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Chorizo is 58% higher.
  • Pastrami contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Beef, cured, pastrami and Chorizo, pork and beef.

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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 Calcium +25%
Contains more Iron +39.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.7%
Contains less Sodium -12.7%
Contains more Zinc +46%
Contains more Copper +13.8%
Contains more Potassium +89.5%
Contains more Manganese +48.1%
Contains more Selenium +19.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 18
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 84% 13% 75% 19% 141% 136% 31% 4% 97%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 60% 13% 65% 36% 162% 93% 27% 6% 116%
Contains more Calcium +25%
Contains more Iron +39.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.7%
Contains less Sodium -12.7%
Contains more Zinc +46%
Contains more Copper +13.8%
Contains more Potassium +89.5%
Contains more Manganese +48.1%
Contains more Selenium +19.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 18

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin E +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1111.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +86.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +322.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +139.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +128.6%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 3% 3% 1% 14% 38% 80% 16% 51% 5% 234% 2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 45% 0% 158% 70% 97% 68% 123% 2% 251% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin E +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1111.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +86.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +322.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +139.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +128.6%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +118.3%
Contains more Protein +10.6%
Contains more Fats +557.6%
Contains more Carbs +416.7%
Contains more Other +57.4%
22% 6% 70% 2%
Protein: 21.8 g
Fats: 5.82 g
Carbs: 0.36 g
Water: 69.53 g
Other: 2.49 g
24% 38% 2% 32% 4%
Protein: 24.1 g
Fats: 38.27 g
Carbs: 1.86 g
Water: 31.85 g
Other: 3.92 g
Contains more Water +118.3%
Contains more Protein +10.6%
Contains more Fats +557.6%
Contains more Carbs +416.7%
Contains more Other +57.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +768.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2286.2%
54% 43% 3%
Saturated Fat: 2.681 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.118 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.145 g
40% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: 14.38 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.46 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +768.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2286.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pastrami Chorizo Opinion
Net carbs 0.36g 1.86g Chorizo
Protein 21.8g 24.1g Chorizo
Fats 5.82g 38.27g Chorizo
Carbs 0.36g 1.86g Chorizo
Calories 147kcal 455kcal Chorizo
Fructose 0.01g Pastrami
Sugar 0.1g 0g Chorizo
Calcium 10mg 8mg Pastrami
Iron 2.22mg 1.59mg Pastrami
Magnesium 17mg 18mg Chorizo
Phosphorus 175mg 150mg Pastrami
Potassium 210mg 398mg Chorizo
Sodium 1078mg 1235mg Pastrami
Zinc 4.98mg 3.41mg Pastrami
Copper 0.091mg 0.08mg Pastrami
Manganese 0.027mg 0.04mg Chorizo
Selenium 17.7µg 21.1µg Chorizo
Vitamin A 42IU 0IU Pastrami
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 0µg Pastrami
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.22mg Chorizo
Vitamin D 4IU 61IU Chorizo
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1.5µg Chorizo
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg Pastrami
Vitamin B1 0.052mg 0.63mg Chorizo
Vitamin B2 0.161mg 0.3mg Chorizo
Vitamin B3 4.26mg 5.131mg Chorizo
Vitamin B5 0.265mg 1.12mg Chorizo
Vitamin B6 0.221mg 0.53mg Chorizo
Folate 6µg 2µg Pastrami
Vitamin B12 1.87µg 2µg Chorizo
Vitamin K 0.7µg 1.6µg Chorizo
Tryptophan 0.141mg 0.278mg Chorizo
Threonine 0.857mg 1.473mg Chorizo
Isoleucine 0.976mg 2.206mg Chorizo
Leucine 1.706mg 1.708mg Chorizo
Lysine 1.812mg 2.414mg Chorizo
Methionine 0.558mg 0.47mg Pastrami
Phenylalanine 0.847mg 1.149mg Chorizo
Valine 1.065mg 0.914mg Pastrami
Histidine 0.684mg 0.721mg Chorizo
Cholesterol 68mg 88mg Pastrami
Saturated Fat 2.681g 14.38g Pastrami
Monounsaturated Fat 2.118g 18.4g Chorizo
Polyunsaturated fat 0.145g 3.46g Chorizo

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pastrami Chorizo
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
68%
Chorizo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Pastrami
58%
Chorizo

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pastrami
Pastrami contains less Sodium (difference - 157mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pastrami
Pastrami is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pastrami
Pastrami is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.699g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is cheaper?
Chorizo
Chorizo is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chorizo
Chorizo 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.

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. Chorizo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173859/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.