Pastrami vs. Elk meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between pastrami and elk meat?
- Pastrami is higher in selenium, yet elk meat is higher in vitamin B12, copper, iron, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, vitamin B2, phosphorus, and vitamin B3.
- Elk meat's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 45% more.
- Pastrami has 22 times more sodium than elk meat. While pastrami has 1078mg of sodium, elk meat has only 50mg.
- The glycemic index of elk meat is lower.
We used Beef, cured, pastrami and Game meat, elk, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, broiled types 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +100% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +20.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +42.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +68.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +70.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +86.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +83.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +283.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +62.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +358.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +176.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +129.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +44.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +357.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +119.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +58.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +50% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +70.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +176.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +41.1% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +118.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -49.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +11% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.87µg | 2.96µg | 45% |
| Sodium | 1078mg | 50mg | 45% |
| Copper | 0.091mg | 0.349mg | 29% |
| Iron | 2.22mg | 4.07mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.221mg | 0.485mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.265mg | 1.212mg | 19% |
| Protein | 21.8g | 30.76g | 18% |
| Phosphorus | 175mg | 285mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.161mg | 0.37mg | 16% |
| Choline | 81.6mg | 15% | |
| Selenium | 17.7µg | 10.5µg | 13% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.26mg | 6.143mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.052mg | 0.144mg | 8% |
| Zinc | 4.98mg | 4.12mg | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 2.681g | 1.342g | 6% |
| Potassium | 210mg | 392mg | 5% |
| Fats | 5.82g | 3.41g | 4% |
| Magnesium | 17mg | 29mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.118g | 0.97g | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 0.55mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 0.7µg | 1% | |
| Folate | 6µg | 9µg | 1% |
| Calories | 147kcal | 162kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 10mg | 5mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 4IU | 1% | |
| Cholesterol | 68mg | 72mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Carbs | 0.36g | 0g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0.36g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.1g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.027mg | 0.019mg | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.145g | 0.161g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.141mg | 0.275mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.857mg | 1.236mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.976mg | 1.291mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.706mg | 2.293mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.812mg | 2.513mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.558mg | 0.755mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.847mg | 1.126mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.065mg | 1.428mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.684mg | 0.948mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.01g | 0% | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pastrami is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Elk meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Elk meat contains less Sodium (difference - 1028mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Elk meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.339g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Elk meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Elk meat is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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