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Pastrami vs. Fish sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between pastrami and fish sandwiches

  • Pastrami has more vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B3, and vitamin B6; however, fish sandwiches are richer in vitamin B1, vitamin K, manganese, and folate.
  • Pastrami covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 50% more than fish sandwiches.
  • Fish sandwiches have 10 times less zinc than pastrami. Pastrami has 4.98mg of zinc, while fish sandwiches have 0.49mg.
  • Fish sandwiches contain less cholesterol.
  • Pastrami has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of pastrami is 70, while the glycemic index of fish sandwiches is 56.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Beef, cured, pastrami and Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce.

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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 18% 11% 18% 56% 25% 13% 50% 79% 34% 98%
Contains more IronIron +48%
Contains more CopperCopper +21.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +916.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +50.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +47.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +270%
Contains less SodiumSodium -44.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +877.8%
~equal in Potassium ~206mg
~equal in Selenium ~18µg

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 6% 2% 11% 3% 53% 32% 40% 22% 16% 85% 34% 35% 16%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +15%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +98.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +215.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +175%
Contains more CholineCholine +182.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +500%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +200%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +358.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +303.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +39.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1842.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +666.7%

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
10% 12% 27% 48% 2%
Protein: 10.29 g
Fats: 12.45 g
Carbs: 26.69 g
Water: 48.44 g
Other: 2.13 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +111.9%
Contains more WaterWater +43.5%
Contains more OtherOther +16.9%
Contains more FatsFats +113.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +7313.9%

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
18% 24% 58%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.949 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.595 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.257 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -27.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +22.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4215.2%

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
34% 42% 25%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.2 g
Fructose: 1.47 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.87 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +14600%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Sucrose ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~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 Fish sandwich
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat 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 Fish sandwich DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.87µg 0.68µg 50%
Zinc 4.98mg 0.49mg 41%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.145g 6.257g 41%
Protein 21.8g 10.29g 23%
Sodium 1078mg 602mg 21%
Vitamin B1 0.052mg 0.21mg 13%
Vitamin B3 4.26mg 2.15mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.221mg 0.07mg 12%
Vitamin K 0.7µg 13.6µg 11%
Cholesterol 68mg 35mg 11%
Folate 6µg 46µg 10%
Choline 81.6mg 28.9mg 10%
Manganese 0.027mg 0.264mg 10%
Fats 5.82g 12.45g 10%
Iron 2.22mg 1.5mg 9%
Carbs 0.36g 26.69g 9%
Phosphorus 175mg 116mg 8%
Calories 147kcal 257kcal 6%
Fiber 0g 1g 4%
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.55mg 3%
Saturated fat 2.681g 1.949g 3%
Calcium 10mg 37mg 3%
Copper 0.091mg 0.075mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.161mg 0.14mg 2%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 1.8mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.265mg 0.37mg 2%
Fructose 0.01g 1.47g 2%
Magnesium 17mg 25mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.2µg 1%
Selenium 17.7µg 18µg 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 9IU 1%
Monounsaturated fat 2.118g 2.595g 1%
Net carbs 0.36g 25.69g N/A
Potassium 210mg 206mg 0%
Sugar 0.1g 3.53g N/A
Vitamin A 2µg 6µg 0%
Trans fat 0.08g 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%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.029g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.064g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.489g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.023g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.561g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Pastrami Fish sandwich
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
27%
Fish sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Pastrami
40%
Fish sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pastrami
Pastrami is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.43g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 476mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.732g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich 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. Fish sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170296/nutrients

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

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