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Pastrami vs. Meatball — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between pastrami and meatball?

  • Pastrami is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, and vitamin B3, yet meatball is higher in vitamin B5, manganese, fiber, phosphorus, and folate.
  • Pastrami's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 36% more.
  • Pastrami has 3 times more zinc than meatball. While pastrami has 4.98mg of zinc, meatball has only 1.66mg.
  • The amount of sodium in meatball is lower.
  • The glycemic index of meatball is lower.

We used Beef, cured, pastrami and Meatballs, frozen, Italian style types 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.
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 22% 24% 26% 66% 41% 45% 102% 87% 37% 83%
Contains more IronIron +25.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +200%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +15.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +82.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +700%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +41%
Contains more CopperCopper +35.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +36.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -38.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +944.4%

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.
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% 7.3% 8.4% 1.5% 34% 53% 58% 55% 47% 125% 21% 27% 25%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +37.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +87%
Contains more CholineCholine +80.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1000%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +250%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +161.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +248.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1071.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +500%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0.1µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.202mg

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
14% 22% 8% 54%
Protein: 14.4 g
Fats: 22.21 g
Carbs: 8.06 g
Water: 53.67 g
Other: 1.66 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +51.4%
Contains more WaterWater +29.6%
Contains more OtherOther +50%
Contains more FatsFats +281.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2138.9%

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
38% 46% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.627 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.346 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -64.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +333.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2207.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0.01 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
39% 8% 28% 4% 15% 5%
Starch: 2.25 g
Sucrose: 0.48 g
Glucose: 1.61 g
Fructose: 0.21 g
Lactose: 0.87 g
Maltose: 0.27 g
Galactose: 0.04 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +2000%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pastrami Meatball
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Meatball DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.87µg 1µg 36%
Zinc 4.98mg 1.66mg 30%
Fats 5.82g 22.21g 25%
Saturated fat 2.681g 7.627g 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.145g 3.346g 21%
Monounsaturated fat 2.118g 9.188g 18%
Sodium 1078mg 666mg 18%
Protein 21.8g 14.4g 15%
Vitamin B5 0.265mg 0.924mg 13%
Manganese 0.027mg 0.282mg 11%
Phosphorus 175mg 239mg 9%
Fiber 0g 2.3g 9%
Folate 6µg 36µg 8%
Vitamin B3 4.26mg 3.108mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.052mg 0.136mg 7%
Calories 147kcal 286kcal 7%
Choline 81.6mg 45.2mg 7%
Calcium 10mg 80mg 7%
Vitamin K 0.7µg 8.2µg 6%
Iron 2.22mg 1.77mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.161mg 0.23mg 5%
Selenium 17.7µg 15.3µg 4%
Copper 0.091mg 0.123mg 4%
Potassium 210mg 296mg 3%
Magnesium 17mg 31mg 3%
Carbs 0.36g 8.06g 3%
Vitamin A 2µg 22µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.42mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.221mg 0.202mg 1%
Starch 2.25g 1%
Cholesterol 68mg 66mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 0.36g 5.76g N/A
Vitamin D 4IU 2IU 0%
Sugar 0.1g 3.47g N/A
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.1µg 0%
Trans fat 0.577g N/A
Tryptophan 0.141mg 0%
Threonine 0.857mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.976mg 0%
Leucine 1.706mg 0%
Lysine 1.812mg 0%
Methionine 0.558mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.847mg 0%
Valine 1.065mg 0%
Histidine 0.684mg 0%
Fructose 0.01g 0.21g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.163g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.013g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.012g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.022g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.07g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.815g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pastrami Meatball
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
36%
Meatball
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Pastrami
53%
Meatball

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pastrami
Pastrami is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.37g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pastrami
Pastrami is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.946g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Meatball
Meatball contains less Sodium (difference - 412mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Meatball
Meatball 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. Meatball - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171638/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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