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Pastrami vs. Italian sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Pastrami and Italian sausage

  • Pastrami is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Iron, yet Italian sausage is richer in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Vitamin D, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 from Italian sausage is 48% higher.
  • Pastrami contains 2 times more Zinc than Italian sausage. Pastrami contains 4.98mg of Zinc, while Italian sausage contains 2.39mg.
  • Italian sausage contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Beef, cured, pastrami and Sausage, Italian, pork, cooked.

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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 13% 6.3% 27% 54% 27% 65% 73% 97% 0% 120%
Contains more IronIron +55.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +13.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +108.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +110%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +44.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -31.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +24.3%
~equal in Magnesium ~18mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~170mg

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% 2.5% 2.4% 3% 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 0.33% 0.96% 5% 30% 156% 54% 78% 0% 76% 163% 8.5% 3.8% 43%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +200%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +162.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +43.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +20%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +108.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +900%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1098.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +44.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +49.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +385.7%
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~4.165mg
~equal in Choline ~78.2mg

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
19% 27% 4% 47% 2%
Protein: 19.12 g
Fats: 27.31 g
Carbs: 4.27 g
Water: 47.13 g
Other: 2.17 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +14%
Contains more WaterWater +47.5%
Contains more OtherOther +14.7%
Contains more FatsFats +369.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1086.1%

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
33% 56% 11%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 10.195 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 17.108 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.518 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -73.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +707.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2326.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pastrami Italian sausage Opinion
Calories 147kcal 344kcal Italian sausage
Protein 21.8g 19.12g Pastrami
Fats 5.82g 27.31g Italian sausage
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0.1mg Pastrami
Net carbs 0.36g 4.17g Italian sausage
Carbs 0.36g 4.27g Italian sausage
Cholesterol 68mg 57mg Italian sausage
Vitamin D 4IU 41IU Italian sausage
Magnesium 17mg 18mg Italian sausage
Calcium 10mg 21mg Italian sausage
Potassium 210mg 304mg Italian sausage
Iron 2.22mg 1.43mg Pastrami
Sugar 0.1g 1.86g Pastrami
Fiber 0g 0.1g Italian sausage
Copper 0.091mg 0.08mg Pastrami
Zinc 4.98mg 2.39mg Pastrami
Phosphorus 175mg 170mg Pastrami
Sodium 1078mg 743mg Italian sausage
Vitamin A 42IU 16IU Pastrami
Vitamin A 2µg 10µg Italian sausage
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.25mg Italian sausage
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1µg Italian sausage
Manganese 0.027mg Pastrami
Selenium 17.7µg 22µg Italian sausage
Vitamin B1 0.052mg 0.623mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B2 0.161mg 0.233mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B3 4.26mg 4.165mg Pastrami
Vitamin B5 0.265mg Pastrami
Vitamin B6 0.221mg 0.33mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B12 1.87µg 1.3µg Pastrami
Vitamin K 0.7µg 3.4µg Italian sausage
Folate 6µg 5µg Pastrami
Choline 81.6mg 78.2mg Pastrami
Saturated Fat 2.681g 10.195g Pastrami
Monounsaturated Fat 2.118g 17.108g Italian sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 0.145g 3.518g Italian sausage
Tryptophan 0.141mg 0.161mg Italian sausage
Threonine 0.857mg 0.792mg Pastrami
Isoleucine 0.976mg 0.731mg Pastrami
Leucine 1.706mg 1.343mg Pastrami
Lysine 1.812mg 1.522mg Pastrami
Methionine 0.558mg 0.486mg Pastrami
Phenylalanine 0.847mg 0.67mg Pastrami
Valine 1.065mg 0.804mg Pastrami
Histidine 0.684mg 0.577mg Pastrami
Fructose 0.01g Pastrami

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pastrami Italian sausage
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
38%
Pastrami
47%
Italian sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Pastrami
48%
Italian sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pastrami
Pastrami is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.76g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pastrami
Pastrami is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.514g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian sausage
Italian sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Italian sausage
Italian sausage contains less Sodium (difference - 335mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Italian sausage
Italian sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($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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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. Italian sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174586/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.