Pastrami vs. Fontina — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between pastrami and fontina
- Pastrami has more vitamin B3, iron, zinc, and choline; however, fontina is higher in calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin A.
- Fontina covers your daily saturated fat needs 83% more than pastrami.
- Fontina contains 28 times less vitamin B3 than pastrami. Pastrami contains 4.26mg of vitamin B3, while fontina contains 0.15mg.
- Fontina has less sodium.
- The glycemic index of pastrami is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Beef, cured, pastrami and Cheese, fontina.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +21.4% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +228.1% |
Contains more IronIron | +865.2% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +264% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +42.3% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +92.9% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +22.1% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +5400% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +97.7% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -25.8% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +147.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2740% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +166.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +11.3% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +429.9% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +12950% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +125% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +500% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +26.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +61.9% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +271.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more WaterWater | +83.4% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +17.4% |
Contains more FatsFats | +435.1% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +330.6% |
Contains more OtherOther | +52.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -86% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +310.2% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1040.7% |
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 Cholesterol |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Rich in minerals |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Saturated fat | 2.681g | 19.196g | 75% |
Calcium | 10mg | 550mg | 54% |
Fats | 5.82g | 31.14g | 39% |
Vitamin A | 2µg | 261µg | 29% |
Vitamin B3 | 4.26mg | 0.15mg | 26% |
Iron | 2.22mg | 0.23mg | 25% |
Phosphorus | 175mg | 346mg | 24% |
Monounsaturated fat | 2.118g | 8.687g | 16% |
Cholesterol | 68mg | 116mg | 16% |
Zinc | 4.98mg | 3.5mg | 13% |
Sodium | 1078mg | 800mg | 12% |
Calories | 147kcal | 389kcal | 12% |
Choline | 81.6mg | 15.4mg | 12% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.221mg | 0.083mg | 11% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.145g | 1.654g | 10% |
Protein | 21.8g | 25.6g | 8% |
Vitamin B12 | 1.87µg | 1.68µg | 8% |
Copper | 0.091mg | 0.025mg | 7% |
Selenium | 17.7µg | 14.5µg | 6% |
Potassium | 210mg | 64mg | 4% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.265mg | 0.429mg | 3% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.161mg | 0.204mg | 3% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.052mg | 0.021mg | 3% |
Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0.6µg | 3% |
Vitamin D | 4IU | 23IU | 2% |
Vitamin K | 0.7µg | 2.6µg | 2% |
Manganese | 0.027mg | 0.014mg | 1% |
Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 0.27mg | 1% |
Magnesium | 17mg | 14mg | 1% |
Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0mg | 0% |
Carbs | 0.36g | 1.55g | 0% |
Net carbs | 0.36g | 1.55g | N/A |
Sugar | 0.1g | 1.55g | N/A |
Folate | 6µg | 6µg | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.141mg | 0.361mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.857mg | 0.935mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.976mg | 1.384mg | 0% |
Leucine | 1.706mg | 2.664mg | 0% |
Lysine | 1.812mg | 2.328mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.558mg | 0.706mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.847mg | 1.497mg | 0% |
Valine | 1.065mg | 1.926mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.684mg | 0.959mg | 0% |
Fructose | 0.01g | 0% |
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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 - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Pastrami is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.45g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Pastrami is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.515g)
Which food is cheaper?

Pastrami is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Pastrami is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?

Fontina contains less Sodium (difference - 278mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Fontina is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
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.