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 from 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.
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.
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Iron
+79%
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Sodium
-10.2%
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Iron
+79%
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-10.2%
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.
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+4833.3%
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+4833.3%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+66.4%
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Water
+12.1%
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Fats
+202.4%
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Carbs
+983.3%
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+36.5%
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+66.4%
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+12.1%
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+202.4%
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+983.3%
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+36.5%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-57%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+290.5%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+1506.9%
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Saturated Fat
-57%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+290.5%
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Polyunsaturated 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 Saturated Fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 0.36g | 3.9g |
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Protein | 21.8g | 13.1g |
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Fats | 5.82g | 17.6g |
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Carbs | 0.36g | 3.9g |
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Calories | 147kcal | 226kcal |
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Fructose | 0.01g |
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Sugar | 0.1g | 0g |
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Calcium | 10mg |
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Iron | 2.22mg | 1.24mg |
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Magnesium | 17mg |
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Phosphorus | 175mg |
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Potassium | 210mg |
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Sodium | 1078mg | 1200mg |
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Zinc | 4.98mg |
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Copper | 0.091mg |
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Manganese | 0.027mg |
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Selenium | 17.7µg |
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Vitamin A | 42IU | 0IU |
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Vitamin A RAE | 2µg | 0µg |
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Vitamin E | 0.12mg |
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Vitamin D | 4IU |
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Vitamin D | 0.1µg |
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Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 14.8mg |
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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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Folate | 6µg |
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Vitamin B12 | 1.87µg |
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Vitamin K | 0.7µg |
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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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Cholesterol | 68mg | 70mg |
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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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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%

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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%

20%

Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?

Pastrami contains less Sodium (difference - 122mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Pastrami is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
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)