Pastrami vs. Kielbasa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are pastrami and kielbasa different?
- Pastrami is higher in iron; however, kielbasa is richer in vitamin C, polyunsaturated fat, and monounsaturated fat.
- Daily need coverage for saturated Fat for kielbasa is 18% higher.
- Pastrami contains 2 times more iron than kielbasa. While pastrami contains 2.22mg of iron, kielbasa contains only 1.24mg.
- Pastrami has less sodium.
- Kielbasa has a lower glycemic index (28) than pastrami (70).
Beef, cured, pastrami and Kielbasa, Polish, turkey and beef, smoked 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 | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +79% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -10.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +4833.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +66.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +12.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +202.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +983.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +36.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -57% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +290.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1506.9% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 147kcal | 226kcal |
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| Protein | 21.8g | 13.1g |
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| Fats | 5.82g | 17.6g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 14.8mg |
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| Net carbs | 0.36g | 3.9g |
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| Carbs | 0.36g | 3.9g |
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| Cholesterol | 68mg | 70mg |
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| Vitamin D | 4IU |
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| Magnesium | 17mg |
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| Calcium | 10mg |
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| Potassium | 210mg |
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| Iron | 2.22mg | 1.24mg |
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| Sugar | 0.1g | 0g |
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| Copper | 0.091mg |
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| Zinc | 4.98mg |
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| Phosphorus | 175mg |
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| Sodium | 1078mg | 1200mg |
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| Vitamin A | 42IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.12mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.1µg |
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| Manganese | 0.027mg |
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| Selenium | 17.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.052mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.161mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.26mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.265mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.221mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.87µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.7µg |
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| Folate | 6µg |
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| Choline | 81.6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.681g | 6.23g |
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| Monounsaturated fat | 2.118g | 8.27g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.145g | 2.33g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.141mg |
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| Threonine | 0.857mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.976mg |
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| Leucine | 1.706mg |
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| Lysine | 1.812mg |
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| Methionine | 0.558mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.847mg |
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| Valine | 1.065mg |
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| Histidine | 0.684mg |
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| Fructose | 0.01g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Calories diet |
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| Low Fats diet |
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| Low Carbs diet |
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| Low Glycemic Index 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
38%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pastrami is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pastrami contains less Sodium (difference - 122mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pastrami is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.549g)
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?
Kielbasa is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kielbasa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is cheaper?
Kielbasa is cheaper (difference - $0.7)