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Pastrami vs. Sauerkraut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Pastrami and Sauerkraut

  • Pastrami is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Choline, yet Sauerkraut is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Pastrami is 78% higher.

Food types used in this article are Beef, cured, pastrami and Sauerkraut, canned, solids and liquids.

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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.
Contains more Iron +51%
Contains more Magnesium +30.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +775%
Contains more Potassium +23.5%
Contains more Zinc +2521.1%
Contains more Selenium +2850%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains less Sodium -38.7%
Contains more Manganese +459.3%
Equal in Copper - 0.096
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 84% 13% 75% 19% 141% 136% 31% 4% 97%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 56% 10% 9% 15% 87% 6% 32% 20% 4%
Contains more Iron +51%
Contains more Magnesium +30.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +775%
Contains more Potassium +23.5%
Contains more Zinc +2521.1%
Contains more Selenium +2850%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains less Sodium -38.7%
Contains more Manganese +459.3%
Equal in Copper - 0.096

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +147.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +631.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2879%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +184.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +70%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +4800%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin K +1757.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 3% 3% 1% 14% 38% 80% 16% 51% 5% 234% 2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 3% 0% 49% 6% 6% 3% 6% 30% 18% 0% 33%
Contains more Vitamin A +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +147.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +631.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2879%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +184.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +70%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +4800%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin K +1757.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +2295.6%
Contains more Fats +4057.1%
Contains more Other +15.8%
Contains more Carbs +1088.9%
Contains more Water +33.1%
22% 6% 70% 2%
Protein: 21.8 g
Fats: 5.82 g
Carbs: 0.36 g
Water: 69.53 g
Other: 2.49 g
4% 93% 2%
Protein: 0.91 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 4.28 g
Water: 92.52 g
Other: 2.15 g
Contains more Protein +2295.6%
Contains more Fats +4057.1%
Contains more Other +15.8%
Contains more Carbs +1088.9%
Contains more Water +33.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16192.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +116.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.7%
54% 43% 3%
Saturated Fat: 2.681 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.118 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.145 g
30% 11% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.034 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.067 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16192.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +116.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +300%
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0.01 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
78% 22%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.14 g
Fructose: 0.04 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +300%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pastrami Sauerkraut Opinion
Net carbs 0.36g 1.38g Sauerkraut
Protein 21.8g 0.91g Pastrami
Fats 5.82g 0.14g Pastrami
Carbs 0.36g 4.28g Sauerkraut
Calories 147kcal 19kcal Pastrami
Fructose 0.01g 0.04g Sauerkraut
Sugar 0.1g 1.78g Pastrami
Fiber 0g 2.9g Sauerkraut
Calcium 10mg 30mg Sauerkraut
Iron 2.22mg 1.47mg Pastrami
Magnesium 17mg 13mg Pastrami
Phosphorus 175mg 20mg Pastrami
Potassium 210mg 170mg Pastrami
Sodium 1078mg 661mg Sauerkraut
Zinc 4.98mg 0.19mg Pastrami
Copper 0.091mg 0.096mg Sauerkraut
Manganese 0.027mg 0.151mg Sauerkraut
Selenium 17.7µg 0.6µg Pastrami
Vitamin A 42IU 18IU Pastrami
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 1µg Pastrami
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.14mg Sauerkraut
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU Pastrami
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Pastrami
Vitamin C 0.3mg 14.7mg Sauerkraut
Vitamin B1 0.052mg 0.021mg Pastrami
Vitamin B2 0.161mg 0.022mg Pastrami
Vitamin B3 4.26mg 0.143mg Pastrami
Vitamin B5 0.265mg 0.093mg Pastrami
Vitamin B6 0.221mg 0.13mg Pastrami
Folate 6µg 24µg Sauerkraut
Vitamin B12 1.87µg 0µg Pastrami
Vitamin K 0.7µg 13µg Sauerkraut
Tryptophan 0.141mg 0.008mg Pastrami
Threonine 0.857mg 0.025mg Pastrami
Isoleucine 0.976mg 0.021mg Pastrami
Leucine 1.706mg 0.029mg Pastrami
Lysine 1.812mg 0.031mg Pastrami
Methionine 0.558mg 0.009mg Pastrami
Phenylalanine 0.847mg 0.023mg Pastrami
Valine 1.065mg 0.03mg Pastrami
Histidine 0.684mg 0.016mg Pastrami
Cholesterol 68mg 0mg Sauerkraut
Saturated Fat 2.681g 0.034g Sauerkraut
Monounsaturated Fat 2.118g 0.013g Pastrami
Polyunsaturated fat 0.145g 0.067g Pastrami

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Pastrami Sauerkraut
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
13%
Sauerkraut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Pastrami
24%
Sauerkraut

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut contains less Sodium (difference - 417mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.647g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is cheaper?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pastrami
Pastrami is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.68g)
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. Sauerkraut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169279/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.