Pastrami vs. Luncheon meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Pastrami and Luncheon meat different?
- Pastrami is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, and Copper, however, Luncheon meat is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Pastrami is 40% higher.
- Pastrami contains 3 times more Copper than Luncheon meat. While Pastrami contains 0.091mg of Copper, Luncheon meat contains only 0.03mg.
- Luncheon meat has less Sodium.
Beef, cured, pastrami and USDA Commodity, luncheon meat, canned 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 CalciumCalcium | +100% |
| Contains more IronIron | +128.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +203.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +131.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +42.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -23.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +37% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +116.4% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +103.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +27.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +146.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +32.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +22.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +131.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +23.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
21.8 g
Fats:
5.82 g
Carbs:
0.36 g
Water:
69.53 g
Other:
2.49 g
Protein:
17.5 g
Fats:
12.77 g
Carbs:
1.04 g
Water:
65.87 g
Other:
2.82 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +24.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +119.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +188.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +13.3% |
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Water
~65.87g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
2.681 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
2.118 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.145 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
3.944 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
5.685 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.565 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -32% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +168.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +979.3% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 147kcal | 189kcal |
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| Protein | 21.8g | 17.5g |
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| Fats | 5.82g | 12.77g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 0.36g | 1.04g |
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| Carbs | 0.36g | 1.04g |
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| Cholesterol | 68mg | 78mg |
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| Vitamin D | 4IU |
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| Magnesium | 17mg | 18mg |
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| Calcium | 10mg | 5mg |
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| Potassium | 210mg | 300mg |
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| Iron | 2.22mg | 0.97mg |
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| Sugar | 0.1g | 0g |
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| Copper | 0.091mg | 0.03mg |
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| Zinc | 4.98mg | 2.15mg |
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| Phosphorus | 175mg | 170mg |
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| Sodium | 1078mg | 820mg |
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| Vitamin A | 42IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 0.16mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.1µg |
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| Manganese | 0.027mg | 0.037mg |
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| Selenium | 17.7µg | 38.3µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.052mg | 0.128mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.161mg | 0.213mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.26mg | 5.225mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.265mg | 0.613mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.221mg | 0.272mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.87µg | 0.92µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.7µg | 0µg |
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| Folate | 6µg | 0µg |
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| Choline | 81.6mg | 63.9mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.681g | 3.944g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.118g | 5.685g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.145g | 1.565g |
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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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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.055g |
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Which food is preferable for your 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%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
54%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pastrami is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pastrami is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.263g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Luncheon meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Luncheon meat contains less Sodium (difference - 258mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Luncheon meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Luncheon meat is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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