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Pastrami vs. Flax — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Pastrami and Flax

  • Pastrami has more Vitamin B12, however, Flax is higher in Vitamin B1, Copper, Fiber, Manganese, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Iron, and Calcium.
  • Flax covers your daily Vitamin B1 needs 133% more than Pastrami.
  • Flax has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Beef, cured, pastrami and Seeds, flaxseed.

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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.
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Flax
Contains more Zinc +14.7%
Contains more Calcium +2450%
Contains more Iron +158.1%
Contains more Magnesium +2205.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +266.9%
Contains more Potassium +287.1%
Contains less Sodium -97.2%
Contains more Copper +1240.7%
Contains more Manganese +9092.6%
Contains more Selenium +43.5%
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 77% 215% 280% 276% 72% 4% 119% 407% 324% 139%
Contains more Zinc +14.7%
Contains more Calcium +2450%
Contains more Iron +158.1%
Contains more Magnesium +2205.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +266.9%
Contains more Potassium +287.1%
Contains less Sodium -97.2%
Contains more Copper +1240.7%
Contains more Manganese +9092.6%
Contains more Selenium +43.5%

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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Flax
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +38.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +158.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3061.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +271.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +114%
Contains more Folate +1350%
Contains more Vitamin K +514.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.161
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 0% 7% 0% 2% 411% 38% 58% 60% 110% 66% 0% 11%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +38.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +158.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3061.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +271.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +114%
Contains more Folate +1350%
Contains more Vitamin K +514.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.161

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Flax
Contains more Protein +19.2%
Contains more Water +899%
Contains more Fats +624.4%
Contains more Carbs +7922.2%
Contains more Other +49%
22% 6% 70% 2%
Protein: 21.8 g
Fats: 5.82 g
Carbs: 0.36 g
Water: 69.53 g
Other: 2.49 g
18% 42% 29% 7% 4%
Protein: 18.29 g
Fats: 42.16 g
Carbs: 28.88 g
Water: 6.96 g
Other: 3.71 g
Contains more Protein +19.2%
Contains more Water +899%
Contains more Fats +624.4%
Contains more Carbs +7922.2%
Contains more Other +49%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Flax
Contains less Saturated Fat -26.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +255.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +19713.8%
54% 43% 3%
Saturated Fat: 2.681 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.118 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.145 g
9% 19% 72%
Saturated Fat: 3.663 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.527 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 28.73 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -26.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +255.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +19713.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Flax
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0.01 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
74% 26%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 1.15 g
Glucose: 0.4 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pastrami Flax Opinion
Net carbs 0.36g 1.58g Flax
Protein 21.8g 18.29g Pastrami
Fats 5.82g 42.16g Flax
Carbs 0.36g 28.88g Flax
Calories 147kcal 534kcal Flax
Fructose 0.01g 0g Pastrami
Sugar 0.1g 1.55g Pastrami
Fiber 0g 27.3g Flax
Calcium 10mg 255mg Flax
Iron 2.22mg 5.73mg Flax
Magnesium 17mg 392mg Flax
Phosphorus 175mg 642mg Flax
Potassium 210mg 813mg Flax
Sodium 1078mg 30mg Flax
Zinc 4.98mg 4.34mg Pastrami
Copper 0.091mg 1.22mg Flax
Manganese 0.027mg 2.482mg Flax
Selenium 17.7µg 25.4µg Flax
Vitamin A 42IU 0IU Pastrami
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 0µg Pastrami
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.31mg Flax
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU Pastrami
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Pastrami
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0.6mg Flax
Vitamin B1 0.052mg 1.644mg Flax
Vitamin B2 0.161mg 0.161mg
Vitamin B3 4.26mg 3.08mg Pastrami
Vitamin B5 0.265mg 0.985mg Flax
Vitamin B6 0.221mg 0.473mg Flax
Folate 6µg 87µg Flax
Vitamin B12 1.87µg 0µg Pastrami
Vitamin K 0.7µg 4.3µg Flax
Tryptophan 0.141mg 0.297mg Flax
Threonine 0.857mg 0.766mg Pastrami
Isoleucine 0.976mg 0.896mg Pastrami
Leucine 1.706mg 1.235mg Pastrami
Lysine 1.812mg 0.862mg Pastrami
Methionine 0.558mg 0.37mg Pastrami
Phenylalanine 0.847mg 0.957mg Flax
Valine 1.065mg 1.072mg Flax
Histidine 0.684mg 0.472mg Pastrami
Cholesterol 68mg 0mg Flax
Saturated Fat 2.681g 3.663g Pastrami
Monounsaturated Fat 2.118g 7.527g Flax
Polyunsaturated fat 0.145g 28.73g Flax
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Flax

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pastrami Flax
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
63%
Flax
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Pastrami
191%
Flax

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pastrami
Pastrami is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.45g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pastrami
Pastrami is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.982g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pastrami
Pastrami is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Pastrami
Pastrami is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flax
Flax contains less Sodium (difference - 1048mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flax
Flax is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flax
Flax is relatively richer in minerals
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. Flax - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169414/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.