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Pastrami vs. Ground beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between pastrami and ground beef

  • The amount of vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B6, and monounsaturated fat in ground beef is higher than in pastrami.
  • Pastrami covers your daily sodium needs 44% more than ground beef.
  • Ground beef contains less sodium.
  • Pastrami has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of pastrami is 70, while the glycemic index of ground beef is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Beef, cured, pastrami and Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked.

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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 12% 9.9% 21% 85% 26% 159% 71% 9.5% 1.2% 104%
Contains more CopperCopper +15.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +200%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +230%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +14.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +17.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.2%
~equal in Magnesium ~17mg
~equal in Iron ~2.27mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~166mg
~equal in Selenium ~19.1µg

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% 1% 2.4% 0% 13% 39% 75% 31% 72% 311% 7.3% 5.3% 40%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +11.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +50%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +93.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +40.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +33.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +314.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +16.7%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.12mg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.051mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.171mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~4.026mg

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
24% 15% 58% 2%
Protein: 23.87 g
Fats: 15.37 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 58.37 g
Other: 2.39 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +19.1%
Contains more FatsFats +164.1%
~equal in Protein ~23.87g
~equal in Other ~2.39g

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
44% 53% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.073 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.408 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -55.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +245.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +181.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pastrami Ground beef DV% diff.
Sodium 1078mg 73mg 44%
Vitamin B12 1.87µg 2.49µg 26%
Fats 5.82g 15.37g 15%
Saturated fat 2.681g 6.073g 15%
Monounsaturated fat 2.118g 7.322g 13%
Zinc 4.98mg 5.84mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.221mg 0.311mg 7%
Cholesterol 68mg 88mg 7%
Calories 147kcal 241kcal 5%
Vitamin B5 0.265mg 0.512mg 5%
Protein 21.8g 23.87g 4%
Selenium 17.7µg 19.1µg 3%
Vitamin K 0.7µg 2.9µg 2%
Choline 81.6mg 73.2mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.145g 0.408g 2%
Calcium 10mg 33mg 2%
Manganese 0.027mg 0.009mg 1%
Vitamin B3 4.26mg 4.026mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.161mg 0.171mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Iron 2.22mg 2.27mg 1%
Phosphorus 175mg 166mg 1%
Copper 0.091mg 0.079mg 1%
Potassium 210mg 241mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 0.36g 0g N/A
Carbs 0.36g 0g 0%
Vitamin D 4IU 2IU 0%
Magnesium 17mg 17mg 0%
Sugar 0.1g 0g N/A
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.12mg 0%
Vitamin A 2µg 3µg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.052mg 0.051mg 0%
Folate 6µg 7µg 0%
Trans fat 1.173g N/A
Tryptophan 0.141mg 0.121mg 0%
Threonine 0.857mg 0.923mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.976mg 1.055mg 0%
Leucine 1.706mg 1.861mg 0%
Lysine 1.812mg 1.976mg 0%
Methionine 0.558mg 0.614mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.847mg 0.931mg 0%
Valine 1.065mg 1.172mg 0%
Histidine 0.684mg 0.775mg 0%
Fructose 0.01g 0%
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pastrami Ground 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
46%
Ground beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Pastrami
50%
Ground beef

Comparison summary

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 - 3.392g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground beef
Ground beef contains less Sodium (difference - 1005mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Ground beef
Ground beef is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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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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. Ground beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169474/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.