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Pastrami vs. Pork hock — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Pastrami and Pork hock

  • Pastrami has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Iron, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B2, however, Pork hock is higher in Selenium.
  • Pastrami covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 57% more than Pork hock.
  • Pastrami has 4 times more Potassium than Pork hock. While Pastrami has 210mg of Potassium, Pork hock has only 47mg.
  • Pastrami has less Cholesterol.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beef, cured, pastrami and Pork, pickled pork hocks.

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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 4.3% 5.7% 4.1% 43% 27% 65% 26% 137% 2.9% 143%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +183.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +346.8%
Contains more IronIron +94.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +109.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +191.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +22.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +90%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +48.6%
~equal in Copper ~0.082mg
~equal in Sodium ~1050mg

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% 4.6% 3.4% 0% 20% 16% 21% 21% 15% 64% 0% 0.75% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +136.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +287.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +245.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +500%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +81%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +29.8%

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
19% 11% 68% 2%
Protein: 19.11 g
Fats: 10.54 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.02 g
Other: 2.33 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +14.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +81.1%
~equal in Water ~68.02g
~equal in Other ~2.33g

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
34% 54% 13%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.231 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.198 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -17%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +142.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +726.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pastrami Pork hock Opinion
Calories 147kcal 171kcal Pork hock
Protein 21.8g 19.11g Pastrami
Fats 5.82g 10.54g Pork hock
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg Pastrami
Net carbs 0.36g 0g Pastrami
Carbs 0.36g 0g Pastrami
Cholesterol 68mg 89mg Pastrami
Vitamin D 4IU Pastrami
Magnesium 17mg 6mg Pastrami
Calcium 10mg 19mg Pork hock
Potassium 210mg 47mg Pastrami
Iron 2.22mg 1.14mg Pastrami
Sugar 0.1g 0g Pork hock
Copper 0.091mg 0.082mg Pastrami
Zinc 4.98mg 2.38mg Pastrami
Phosphorus 175mg 60mg Pastrami
Sodium 1078mg 1050mg Pork hock
Vitamin A 42IU 76IU Pork hock
Vitamin A 2µg 23µg Pork hock
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.17mg Pork hock
Vitamin D 0.1µg Pastrami
Manganese 0.027mg 0.022mg Pastrami
Selenium 17.7µg 26.3µg Pork hock
Vitamin B1 0.052mg 0.08mg Pork hock
Vitamin B2 0.161mg 0.068mg Pastrami
Vitamin B3 4.26mg 1.1mg Pastrami
Vitamin B5 0.265mg 0.344mg Pork hock
Vitamin B6 0.221mg 0.064mg Pastrami
Vitamin B12 1.87µg 0.51µg Pastrami
Vitamin K 0.7µg 0µg Pastrami
Folate 6µg 1µg Pastrami
Trans Fat 0.113g Pastrami
Choline 81.6mg Pastrami
Saturated Fat 2.681g 3.231g Pastrami
Monounsaturated Fat 2.118g 5.134g Pork hock
Polyunsaturated fat 0.145g 1.198g Pork hock
Tryptophan 0.141mg 0.038mg Pastrami
Threonine 0.857mg 0.516mg Pastrami
Isoleucine 0.976mg 0.325mg Pastrami
Leucine 1.706mg 0.841mg Pastrami
Lysine 1.812mg 0.822mg Pastrami
Methionine 0.558mg 0.211mg Pastrami
Phenylalanine 0.847mg 0.554mg Pastrami
Valine 1.065mg 0.478mg Pastrami
Histidine 0.684mg 0.211mg Pastrami
Fructose 0.01g 0g Pastrami
Omega-3 - ALA 0.042g Pork hock
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.045g Pork hock
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.986g Pork hock

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Pastrami Pork hock
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
13%
Pork hock
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Pastrami
46%
Pork hock

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork hock
Pork hock is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork hock
Pork hock contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork hock
Pork hock is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork hock
Pork hock is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pastrami
Pastrami is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pastrami
Pastrami is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.55g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pastrami
Pastrami is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pastrami
Pastrami 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. Pork hock - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169157/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.