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Pastrami vs. Surimi — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between pastrami and surimi

  • Pastrami is richer in zinc, vitamin B3, iron, vitamin B6, and vitamin B12, yet surimi is richer in selenium and phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for zinc for pastrami is 42% higher.
  • Pastrami contains 19 times more vitamin B3 than surimi. Pastrami contains 4.26mg of vitamin B3, while surimi contains 0.22mg.
  • Surimi contains less saturated fat.
  • Surimi has a lower glycemic index than pastrami.

Food types used in this article are Beef, cured, pastrami and Fish, surimi.

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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%
Surimi
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 2.7% 9.9% 9.8% 11% 9% 121% 19% 1.4% 153%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +87.5%
Contains more IronIron +753.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +184.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +1409.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +145.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +152.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +61.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +58.8%
~equal in Calcium ~9mg

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%
Surimi
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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% 6.7% 13% 0% 5% 4.8% 4.1% 4.2% 6.9% 200% 0.25% 1.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +160%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +666.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1836.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +278.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +636.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +16.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +600%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +900%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +425%

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
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15% 7% 76%
Protein: 15.18 g
Fats: 0.9 g
Carbs: 6.85 g
Water: 76.34 g
Other: 0.73 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +43.6%
Contains more FatsFats +546.7%
Contains more OtherOther +241.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1802.8%
~equal in Water ~76.34g

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
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24% 19% 57%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.191 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.443 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1321.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -92.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +205.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pastrami Surimi DV% diff.
Zinc 4.98mg 0.33mg 42%
Sodium 1078mg 143mg 41%
Iron 2.22mg 0.26mg 25%
Vitamin B3 4.26mg 0.22mg 25%
Selenium 17.7µg 28.1µg 19%
Vitamin B6 0.221mg 0.03mg 15%
Choline 81.6mg 15%
Phosphorus 175mg 282mg 15%
Protein 21.8g 15.18g 13%
Cholesterol 68mg 30mg 13%
Saturated fat 2.681g 0.191g 11%
Vitamin B2 0.161mg 0.021mg 11%
Vitamin B12 1.87µg 1.6µg 11%
Fats 5.82g 0.9g 8%
Copper 0.091mg 0.032mg 7%
Magnesium 17mg 43mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 2.118g 0.149g 5%
Vitamin B5 0.265mg 0.07mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.052mg 0.02mg 3%
Potassium 210mg 112mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.63mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.145g 0.443g 2%
Calories 147kcal 99kcal 2%
Carbs 0.36g 6.85g 2%
Vitamin A 2µg 20µg 2%
Manganese 0.027mg 0.011mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin K 0.7µg 0.1µg 1%
Folate 6µg 2µg 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 1%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 0.36g 6.85g N/A
Calcium 10mg 9mg 0%
Sugar 0.1g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.141mg 0.092mg 0%
Threonine 0.857mg 0.734mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.976mg 0.709mg 0%
Leucine 1.706mg 1.202mg 0%
Lysine 1.812mg 1.387mg 0%
Methionine 0.558mg 0.515mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.847mg 0.595mg 0%
Valine 1.065mg 0.77mg 0%
Histidine 0.684mg 0.35mg 0%
Fructose 0.01g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.157g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.241g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.014g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pastrami Surimi
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
19%
Surimi
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Pastrami
37%
Surimi

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Surimi
Surimi is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Surimi
Surimi is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Surimi
Surimi contains less Sodium (difference - 935mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Surimi
Surimi is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.49g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Surimi
Surimi is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Pastrami
Pastrami is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
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. Surimi - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173702/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.