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Pastrami vs. Potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between pastrami and potato chips?

  • Pastrami is richer in vitamin B12 and zinc, yet potato chips are richer in vitamin E, vitamin C, vitamin B6, potassium, and copper.
  • Pastrami's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 78% higher.
  • Potato chips have a lower glycemic index than pastrami.

We used Beef, cured, pastrami and Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted types in this comparison.

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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 48% 7.2% 113% 61% 102% 30% 71% 1% 57% 44%
Contains more IronIron +36.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +356.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +118.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +294.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +140%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +507.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +236.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1529.6%
~equal in Phosphorus ~165mg

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 104% 0% 182% 0% 42% 45% 72% 24% 152% 0% 55% 34% 20%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +11.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +117.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +10266.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +7491.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +221.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +22.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +51.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +198.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +3057.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +650%

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
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +211.4%
Contains more WaterWater +3559.5%
Contains more FatsFats +494.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +14594.4%
Contains more OtherOther +44.6%

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
33% 30% 37%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.96 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.17 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -75.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +364.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +8293.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pastrami Potato chips DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.145g 12.17g 80%
Vitamin B12 1.87µg 0µg 78%
Vitamin E 0.12mg 9.11mg 60%
Sodium 1078mg 8mg 47%
Fats 5.82g 34.6g 44%
Saturated fat 2.681g 10.96g 38%
Zinc 4.98mg 1.09mg 35%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 31.1mg 34%
Vitamin B6 0.221mg 0.66mg 34%
Potassium 210mg 1275mg 31%
Protein 21.8g 7g 30%
Copper 0.091mg 0.306mg 24%
Cholesterol 68mg 0mg 23%
Histidine 0.684mg 153mg 22%
Monounsaturated fat 2.118g 9.84g 19%
Fiber 0g 4.8g 19%
Calories 147kcal 536kcal 19%
Manganese 0.027mg 0.44mg 18%
Vitamin K 0.7µg 22.1µg 18%
Carbs 0.36g 52.9g 18%
Selenium 17.7µg 8.1µg 17%
Magnesium 17mg 67mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.052mg 0.167mg 10%
Folate 6µg 45µg 10%
Choline 81.6mg 37.5mg 8%
Iron 2.22mg 1.63mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.161mg 0.197mg 3%
Vitamin B3 4.26mg 3.827mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.265mg 0.402mg 3%
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU 1%
Calcium 10mg 24mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Phosphorus 175mg 165mg 1%
Net carbs 0.36g 48.1g N/A
Sugar 0.1g 0.22g N/A
Vitamin A 2µg 0µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.141mg 0.108mg 0%
Threonine 0.857mg 0.253mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.976mg 0.283mg 0%
Leucine 1.706mg 0.419mg 0%
Lysine 1.812mg 0.424mg 0%
Methionine 0.558mg 0.11mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.847mg 0.31mg 0%
Valine 1.065mg 0.392mg 0%
Fructose 0.01g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pastrami Potato chips
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
56%
Potato chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Pastrami
53%
Potato chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 1070mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato chips
Potato chips is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pastrami
Pastrami is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pastrami
Pastrami is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.279g)
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. Potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170649/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.