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Pastrami vs. Lamb shoulder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between pastrami and lamb shoulder

  • Pastrami has more vitamin B6, while lamb shoulder has more vitamin B12, vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B5, and vitamin B2.
  • Pastrami's daily need coverage for sodium is 44% higher.
  • Lamb shoulder contains 2 times less vitamin B6 than pastrami. Pastrami contains 0.221mg of vitamin B6, while lamb shoulder contains 0.12mg.
  • The amount of sodium in lamb shoulder is lower.
  • Lamb shoulder has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of lamb shoulder is 0, while the glycemic index of pastrami is 70.

The food types used in this comparison are Beef, cured, pastrami and Lamb, domestic, shoulder, arm, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted.

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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% 5.4% 23% 76% 38% 122% 78% 8.5% 2.7% 139%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +28.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +35.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +80%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +23.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +24.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +43.5%
~equal in Iron ~2.03mg
~equal in Zinc ~4.48mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~183mg

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% 2.8% 0% 23% 58% 125% 43% 28% 319% 0% 15% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +84.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +73.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +55.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +167.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +36.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +233.3%

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
23% 20% 56%
Protein: 22.53 g
Fats: 20.24 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.92 g
Other: 1.31 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +24.3%
Contains more OtherOther +90.1%
Contains more FatsFats +247.8%
~equal in Protein ~22.53g

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% 45% 9%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.74 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.61 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -69.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +291.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1010.3%

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 shoulder
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 shoulder DV% diff.
Sodium 1078mg 65mg 44%
Saturated fat 2.681g 8.74g 28%
Vitamin B12 1.87µg 2.55µg 28%
Fats 5.82g 20.24g 22%
Monounsaturated fat 2.118g 8.3g 15%
Choline 81.6mg 15%
Vitamin B3 4.26mg 6.66mg 15%
Selenium 17.7µg 25.4µg 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.145g 1.61g 10%
Vitamin B5 0.265mg 0.71mg 9%
Cholesterol 68mg 92mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.221mg 0.12mg 8%
Calories 147kcal 279kcal 7%
Vitamin B2 0.161mg 0.25mg 7%
Zinc 4.98mg 4.48mg 5%
Folate 6µg 20µg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.052mg 0.09mg 3%
Iron 2.22mg 2.03mg 2%
Copper 0.091mg 0.113mg 2%
Vitamin D 4IU 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Phosphorus 175mg 183mg 1%
Protein 21.8g 22.53g 1%
Potassium 210mg 259mg 1%
Calcium 10mg 18mg 1%
Vitamin K 0.7µg 1%
Magnesium 17mg 23mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg 0%
Carbs 0.36g 0g 0%
Net carbs 0.36g 0g N/A
Sugar 0.1g N/A
Vitamin A 2µg 0µg 0%
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.14mg 0%
Manganese 0.027mg 0.021mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.141mg 0.263mg 0%
Threonine 0.857mg 0.964mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.976mg 1.087mg 0%
Leucine 1.706mg 1.753mg 0%
Lysine 1.812mg 1.99mg 0%
Methionine 0.558mg 0.578mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.847mg 0.917mg 0%
Valine 1.065mg 1.216mg 0%
Histidine 0.684mg 0.714mg 0%
Fructose 0.01g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pastrami Lamb shoulder
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 shoulder
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Pastrami
51%
Lamb shoulder

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pastrami
Pastrami is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pastrami
Pastrami is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.059g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder contains less Sodium (difference - 1013mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder 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 shoulder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174329/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.