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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.

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% 2.5% 2.4% 3% 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% 4.4% 8.4% 3% 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 +73.8%
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 Opinion
Calories 147kcal 286kcal Meatball
Protein 21.8g 14.4g Pastrami
Fats 5.82g 22.21g Meatball
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg Pastrami
Net carbs 0.36g 5.76g Meatball
Carbs 0.36g 8.06g Meatball
Cholesterol 68mg 66mg Meatball
Vitamin D 4IU 2IU Pastrami
Magnesium 17mg 31mg Meatball
Calcium 10mg 80mg Meatball
Potassium 210mg 296mg Meatball
Iron 2.22mg 1.77mg Pastrami
Sugar 0.1g 3.47g Pastrami
Fiber 0g 2.3g Meatball
Copper 0.091mg 0.123mg Meatball
Zinc 4.98mg 1.66mg Pastrami
Starch 2.25g Meatball
Phosphorus 175mg 239mg Meatball
Sodium 1078mg 666mg Meatball
Vitamin A 42IU 73IU Meatball
Vitamin A 2µg 22µg Meatball
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.42mg Meatball
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.1µg
Manganese 0.027mg 0.282mg Meatball
Selenium 17.7µg 15.3µg Pastrami
Vitamin B1 0.052mg 0.136mg Meatball
Vitamin B2 0.161mg 0.23mg Meatball
Vitamin B3 4.26mg 3.108mg Pastrami
Vitamin B5 0.265mg 0.924mg Meatball
Vitamin B6 0.221mg 0.202mg Pastrami
Vitamin B12 1.87µg 1µg Pastrami
Vitamin K 0.7µg 8.2µg Meatball
Folate 6µg 36µg Meatball
Trans Fat 0.577g Pastrami
Choline 81.6mg 45.2mg Pastrami
Saturated Fat 2.681g 7.627g Pastrami
Monounsaturated Fat 2.118g 9.188g Meatball
Polyunsaturated fat 0.145g 3.346g Meatball
Tryptophan 0.141mg Pastrami
Threonine 0.857mg Pastrami
Isoleucine 0.976mg Pastrami
Leucine 1.706mg Pastrami
Lysine 1.812mg Pastrami
Methionine 0.558mg Pastrami
Phenylalanine 0.847mg Pastrami
Valine 1.065mg Pastrami
Histidine 0.684mg Pastrami
Fructose 0.01g 0.21g Meatball
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g Meatball
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.004g Meatball
Omega-3 - ALA 0.163g Meatball
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.013g Meatball
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.012g Meatball
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Meatball
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.022g Meatball
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.07g Meatball
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.815g Meatball

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
38%
Pastrami
35%
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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