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Pastrami vs. Corned beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between pastrami and corned beef

  • Pastrami has more vitamin B12, vitamin B3, and phosphorus; however, corned beef has more selenium and copper.
  • Corned beef's daily need coverage for selenium is 27% more.
  • Corned beef is lower in sodium.
  • Pastrami has a higher glycemic index than corned beef.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Beef, cured, pastrami and Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, cooked.

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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 8.6% 2.4% 13% 70% 51% 125% 54% 127% 2.9% 179%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +41.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +25%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +44.8%
Contains more IronIron +19.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +40%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +22.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +69.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +85.3%
~equal in Zinc ~4.58mg
~equal in Sodium ~973mg

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% 0% 3.2% 1.5% 6.5% 39% 57% 25% 53% 204% 3.8% 4.5% 38%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +40.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +14.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +17.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +58.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +114.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0.1µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.17mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.23mg
~equal in Folate ~6µg

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
18% 19% 60% 3%
Protein: 18.17 g
Fats: 18.98 g
Carbs: 0.47 g
Water: 59.79 g
Other: 2.59 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +20%
Contains more WaterWater +16.3%
Contains more FatsFats +226.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +30.6%
~equal in Other ~2.59g

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
39% 57% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.34 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.67 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -57.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +335.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +362.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pastrami Corned beef DV% diff.
Selenium 17.7µg 32.8µg 27%
Fats 5.82g 18.98g 20%
Monounsaturated fat 2.118g 9.22g 18%
Saturated fat 2.681g 6.34g 17%
Vitamin B12 1.87µg 1.63µg 10%
Cholesterol 68mg 98mg 10%
Vitamin B3 4.26mg 3.03mg 8%
Phosphorus 175mg 125mg 7%
Copper 0.091mg 0.154mg 7%
Protein 21.8g 18.17g 7%
Calories 147kcal 251kcal 5%
Iron 2.22mg 1.86mg 5%
Sodium 1078mg 973mg 5%
Zinc 4.98mg 4.58mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.145g 0.67g 4%
Vitamin B5 0.265mg 0.42mg 3%
Choline 81.6mg 69.2mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.052mg 0.026mg 2%
Potassium 210mg 145mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.161mg 0.17mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.221mg 0.23mg 1%
Magnesium 17mg 12mg 1%
Vitamin K 0.7µg 1.5µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg 0%
Carbs 0.36g 0.47g 0%
Net carbs 0.36g 0.47g N/A
Vitamin D 4IU 4IU 0%
Calcium 10mg 8mg 0%
Sugar 0.1g 0g N/A
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.16mg 0%
Vitamin A 2µg 0µg 0%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.1µg 0%
Manganese 0.027mg 0.022mg 0%
Folate 6µg 6µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.141mg 0.119mg 0%
Threonine 0.857mg 0.726mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.976mg 0.827mg 0%
Leucine 1.706mg 1.445mg 0%
Lysine 1.812mg 1.536mg 0%
Methionine 0.558mg 0.473mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.847mg 0.718mg 0%
Valine 1.065mg 0.901mg 0%
Histidine 0.684mg 0.58mg 0%
Fructose 0.01g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pastrami Corned beef
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
33%
Corned beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Pastrami
63%
Corned beef

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pastrami
Pastrami is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pastrami
Pastrami is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.659g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pastrami
Pastrami is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corned beef
Corned beef contains less Sodium (difference - 105mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Corned beef
Corned beef is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
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. Corned beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170200/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.