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Pastrami vs. Lamb leg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between pastrami and lamb leg?

  • Pastrami is richer in zinc, iron, and vitamin B6, yet lamb leg is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B3, vitamin B5, vitamin B1, and selenium.
  • Pastrami's daily need coverage for sodium is 44% higher.
  • Pastrami has 2 times more zinc than lamb leg. Pastrami has 4.98mg of zinc, while lamb leg has 3.32mg.
  • Lamb leg contains less sodium.
  • Lamb leg has a lower glycemic index than pastrami.

We used Beef, cured, pastrami and Lamb, domestic, leg, whole (shank and sirloin), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, raw types in this comparison.

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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 16% 2.7% 22% 62% 38% 91% 73% 7.3% 2.6% 113%
Contains more IronIron +33.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +50%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +35%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +35.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +18.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +24.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +16.9%
~equal in Calcium ~9mg
~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% 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% 0% 4.2% 0% 33% 53% 117% 41% 35% 313% 0% 14% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +47.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +75%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +46.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +160.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +33.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +216.7%

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
18% 17% 64%
Protein: 17.91 g
Fats: 17.07 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.32 g
Other: 0.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +21.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +255.7%
Contains more FatsFats +193.3%
~equal in Water ~64.32g

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
47% 44% 9%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.43 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.35 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -63.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +230.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +831%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pastrami Lamb leg
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 Lamb leg DV% diff.
Sodium 1078mg 56mg 44%
Vitamin B12 1.87µg 2.5µg 26%
Saturated fat 2.681g 7.43g 22%
Fats 5.82g 17.07g 17%
Choline 81.6mg 15%
Zinc 4.98mg 3.32mg 15%
Vitamin B3 4.26mg 6.26mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 2.118g 7g 12%
Vitamin B5 0.265mg 0.69mg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.145g 1.35g 8%
Protein 21.8g 17.91g 8%
Vitamin B1 0.052mg 0.13mg 7%
Iron 2.22mg 1.66mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.221mg 0.15mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.161mg 0.23mg 5%
Selenium 17.7µg 20.7µg 5%
Calories 147kcal 230kcal 4%
Folate 6µg 19µg 3%
Copper 0.091mg 0.113mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Phosphorus 175mg 170mg 1%
Potassium 210mg 249mg 1%
Magnesium 17mg 23mg 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 1%
Vitamin K 0.7µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.21mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 0.36g 0g N/A
Carbs 0.36g 0g 0%
Cholesterol 68mg 69mg 0%
Calcium 10mg 9mg 0%
Sugar 0.1g N/A
Vitamin A 2µg 0µg 0%
Manganese 0.027mg 0.02mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.141mg 0.209mg 0%
Threonine 0.857mg 0.767mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.976mg 0.864mg 0%
Leucine 1.706mg 1.393mg 0%
Lysine 1.812mg 1.582mg 0%
Methionine 0.558mg 0.46mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.847mg 0.729mg 0%
Valine 1.065mg 0.967mg 0%
Histidine 0.684mg 0.567mg 0%
Fructose 0.01g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pastrami Lamb leg
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
47%
Lamb leg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Pastrami
43%
Lamb leg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pastrami
Pastrami is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pastrami
Pastrami is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.749g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb leg
Lamb leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb leg
Lamb leg contains less Sodium (difference - 1022mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb leg
Lamb leg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb leg
Lamb leg is cheaper (difference - $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. Lamb leg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174311/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.