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Pastrami vs. Muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are pastrami and muffin different?

  • Pastrami is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B6, and iron; however, muffin is richer in vitamin K and manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for pastrami is 71% higher.
  • Pastrami contains 13 times more zinc than muffin. While pastrami contains 4.98mg of zinc, muffin contains only 0.37mg.
  • Muffin has less sodium.
  • Muffin has a lower glycemic index (59) than pastrami (70).

Beef, cured, pastrami and Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) 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.
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%
Muffin
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 13% 11% 49% 20% 10% 63% 44% 59% 45%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +70%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +73.6%
Contains more IronIron +70.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +51.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +1245.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +19.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +115.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +340%
Contains less SodiumSodium -68.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1563%

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%
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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 3% 7% 33% 1.5% 42% 38% 27% 28% 9.2% 20% 98% 36% 50%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +200.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +452.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1068.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +200%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +950%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1258.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +223.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +77.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +5500%
Contains more FolateFolate +700%
Contains more CholineCholine +13.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0.1µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.163mg

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
Muffin
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4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +385.5%
Contains more WaterWater +178.6%
Contains more OtherOther +68.2%
Contains more FatsFats +176.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +14622.2%

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
Muffin
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18% 31% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.844 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.103 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +127.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +5488.3%
~equal in Saturated fat ~2.844g

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
Muffin
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34% 59% 3% 3%
Starch: 16.31 g
Sucrose: 28.01 g
Glucose: 1.23 g
Fructose: 1.21 g
Lactose: 0.54 g
Maltose: 0.47 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +12000%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pastrami Muffin
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pastrami Muffin DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.87µg 0.16µg 71%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.145g 8.103g 53%
Zinc 4.98mg 0.37mg 42%
Protein 21.8g 4.49g 35%
Sodium 1078mg 336mg 32%
Vitamin K 0.7µg 39.2µg 32%
Manganese 0.027mg 0.449mg 18%
Carbs 0.36g 53g 18%
Vitamin B3 4.26mg 1.418mg 18%
Selenium 17.7µg 8.2µg 17%
Fats 5.82g 16.07g 16%
Vitamin B6 0.221mg 0.04mg 14%
Cholesterol 68mg 30mg 13%
Iron 2.22mg 1.3mg 12%
Folate 6µg 48µg 11%
Calories 147kcal 375kcal 11%
Vitamin E 0.12mg 1.63mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.052mg 0.168mg 10%
Starch 16.31g 7%
Monounsaturated fat 2.118g 4.822g 7%
Vitamin B5 0.265mg 0.47mg 4%
Phosphorus 175mg 146mg 4%
Fiber 0g 1.1g 4%
Calcium 10mg 44mg 3%
Potassium 210mg 121mg 3%
Copper 0.091mg 0.06mg 3%
Choline 81.6mg 92.5mg 2%
Magnesium 17mg 10mg 2%
Vitamin A 2µg 21µg 2%
Fructose 0.01g 1.21g 2%
Saturated fat 2.681g 2.844g 1%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0.9mg 1%
Net carbs 0.36g 51.9g N/A
Vitamin D 4IU 4IU 0%
Sugar 0.1g 31.47g N/A
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.1µg 0%
Vitamin B2 0.161mg 0.163mg 0%
Trans fat 0.2g N/A
Tryptophan 0.141mg 0.066mg 0%
Threonine 0.857mg 0.181mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.976mg 0.224mg 0%
Leucine 1.706mg 0.421mg 0%
Lysine 1.812mg 0.199mg 0%
Methionine 0.558mg 0.115mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.847mg 0.277mg 0%
Valine 1.065mg 0.257mg 0%
Histidine 0.684mg 0.128mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.048g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.911g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pastrami Muffin
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
30%
Muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Pastrami
32%
Muffin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pastrami
Pastrami is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.37g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pastrami
Pastrami is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.163g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pastrami
Pastrami is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 38mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Muffin
Muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 742mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is cheaper?
Muffin
Muffin is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Muffin
Muffin is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172765/nutrients

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

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