Pastrami vs. Headcheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are pastrami and headcheese different?
- Pastrami is higher in zinc, vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, phosphorus, iron, and potassium; however, headcheese is richer in vitamin D.
- Daily need coverage for zinc for pastrami is 36% higher.
- Pastrami contains 177 times more selenium than headcheese. While pastrami contains 17.7µg of selenium, headcheese contains only 0.1µg.
- Headcheese has less sodium.
- Headcheese has a lower glycemic index (0) than pastrami (70).
Beef, cured, pastrami and Headcheese, pork are the varieties used 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +88.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +577.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +48% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +413.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +212.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +17600% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +60% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +34.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -12.7% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +126.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +40% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +868.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +16.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +78.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +108.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +800% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +385.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +27.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
21.8 g
Fats:
5.82 g
Carbs:
0.36 g
Water:
69.53 g
Other:
2.49 g
Protein:
13.83 g
Fats:
10.9 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
73.84 g
Other:
1.43 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +57.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +74.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +87.3% |
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Water
~73.84g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.681 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.118 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.145 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.402 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.601 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.134 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -21.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +164.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +682.1% |
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Zinc | 4.98mg | 0.97mg | 36% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.87µg | 1.05µg | 34% |
| Selenium | 17.7µg | 0.1µg | 32% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.26mg | 0.44mg | 24% |
| Phosphorus | 175mg | 56mg | 17% |
| Protein | 21.8g | 13.83g | 16% |
| Iron | 2.22mg | 1.5mg | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.118g | 5.601g | 9% |
| Fats | 5.82g | 10.9g | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.145g | 1.134g | 7% |
| Sodium | 1078mg | 941mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.265mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 210mg | 31mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0.9µg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 4IU | 37IU | 4% |
| Choline | 81.6mg | 104.1mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.161mg | 0.115mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.091mg | 0.122mg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 2.681g | 3.402g | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.052mg | 0.023mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.221mg | 0.19mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 17mg | 9mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0.7µg | 3.4µg | 2% |
| Folate | 6µg | 2µg | 1% |
| Calories | 147kcal | 157kcal | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.027mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 0.25mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 16mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Carbs | 0.36g | 0g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0.36g | 0g | N/A |
| Cholesterol | 68mg | 69mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.1g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.141mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.857mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.976mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.706mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.812mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.558mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.847mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.065mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.684mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.01g | 0% |
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
37%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
28%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pastrami is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pastrami is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.721g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pastrami is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pastrami is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Headcheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Headcheese contains less Sodium (difference - 137mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Headcheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Headcheese is cheaper (difference - $2.2)