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Pastrami vs. Croissant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between pastrami and croissant

  • Pastrami is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B3, and vitamin B6, yet croissant is richer in vitamin B1, folate, vitamin A, and manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for pastrami is 71% higher.
  • Pastrami contains 7 times more zinc than croissant. Pastrami contains 4.98mg of zinc, while croissant contains 0.75mg.
  • Croissant contains less sodium.
  • Croissant has a lower glycemic index than pastrami.

Food types used in this article are Beef, cured, pastrami and Croissants, butter.

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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 11% 11% 10% 76% 27% 20% 45% 61% 43% 124%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +78%
Contains more CopperCopper +13.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +564%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +66.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +270%
Contains less SodiumSodium -56.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1122.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +28.2%
~equal in Magnesium ~16mg
~equal in Iron ~2.03mg

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 0.67% 69% 17% 0% 97% 56% 41% 52% 13% 20% 4.5% 66% 21%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +50%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +94.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +281%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1068.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +110.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +10200%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +600%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +646.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +49.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +224.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +157.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +1366.7%

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
8% 21% 46% 23% 2%
Protein: 8.2 g
Fats: 21 g
Carbs: 45.8 g
Water: 23.2 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +165.9%
Contains more WaterWater +199.7%
Contains more OtherOther +38.3%
Contains more FatsFats +260.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +12622.2%

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
64% 30% 6%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 11.659 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.525 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.094 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -77%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +160.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +654.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pastrami Croissant
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Croissant DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.87µg 0.16µg 71%
Saturated fat 2.681g 11.659g 41%
Zinc 4.98mg 0.75mg 38%
Vitamin B1 0.052mg 0.388mg 28%
Protein 21.8g 8.2g 27%
Sodium 1078mg 467mg 27%
Fats 5.82g 21g 23%
Vitamin A 2µg 206µg 23%
Folate 6µg 88µg 21%
Carbs 0.36g 45.8g 15%
Vitamin B6 0.221mg 0.058mg 13%
Vitamin B3 4.26mg 2.188mg 13%
Manganese 0.027mg 0.33mg 13%
Calories 147kcal 406kcal 13%
Vitamin B5 0.265mg 0.861mg 12%
Fiber 0g 2.6g 10%
Phosphorus 175mg 105mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 2.118g 5.525g 9%
Selenium 17.7µg 22.7µg 9%
Choline 81.6mg 38.8mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.161mg 0.241mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.145g 1.094g 6%
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.84mg 5%
Potassium 210mg 118mg 3%
Calcium 10mg 37mg 3%
Iron 2.22mg 2.03mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin K 0.7µg 1.8µg 1%
Copper 0.091mg 0.08mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0.2mg 0%
Net carbs 0.36g 43.2g N/A
Cholesterol 68mg 67mg 0%
Magnesium 17mg 16mg 0%
Sugar 0.1g 11.26g N/A
Tryptophan 0.141mg 0.099mg 0%
Threonine 0.857mg 0.284mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.976mg 0.365mg 0%
Leucine 1.706mg 0.623mg 0%
Lysine 1.812mg 0.329mg 0%
Methionine 0.558mg 0.175mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.847mg 0.416mg 0%
Valine 1.065mg 0.41mg 0%
Histidine 0.684mg 0.187mg 0%
Fructose 0.01g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pastrami Croissant
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
35%
Croissant
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Pastrami
43%
Croissant

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pastrami
Pastrami is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.16g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pastrami
Pastrami is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.978g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pastrami
Pastrami is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Croissant
Croissant is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Croissant
Croissant contains less Sodium (difference - 611mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Croissant
Croissant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Croissant
Croissant 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. Croissant - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174987/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.