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Pastrami vs. Turkey bacon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pastrami and Turkey bacon different?

  • Pastrami is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Iron, however, Turkey bacon is richer in Vitamin B5, Calcium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Pastrami is 28% higher.
  • Pastrami contains 2 times more Zinc than Turkey bacon. While Pastrami contains 4.98mg of Zinc, Turkey bacon contains only 2.54mg.
  • Pastrami has less Cholesterol.

Beef, cured, pastrami and Turkey bacon, unprepared are the varieties used in this article.

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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 11% 24% 31% 53% 23% 69% 95% 139% 2.5% 86%
Contains more IronIron +58.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +33.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +96.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +42.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +12%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +700%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +66.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +26.9%
~equal in Magnesium ~16mg
~equal in Sodium ~1069mg

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% 2.5% 2.4% 3% 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 0% 2% 2.2% 0% 7.5% 55% 76% 41% 56% 149% 0% 7.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +23.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +73.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +47.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +154.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +10.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +66.7%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.11mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~4.032mg

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
16% 17% 2% 62% 3%
Protein: 15.94 g
Fats: 16.93 g
Carbs: 1.89 g
Water: 61.83 g
Other: 3.41 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +36.8%
Contains more WaterWater +12.5%
Contains more FatsFats +190.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +425%
Contains more OtherOther +36.9%

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
29% 40% 30%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.52 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.223 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.699 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -40.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +193.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3140.7%

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
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 2.35 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Glucose ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~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 Turkey bacon
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pastrami Turkey bacon Opinion
Calories 147kcal 226kcal Turkey bacon
Protein 21.8g 15.94g Pastrami
Fats 5.82g 16.93g Turkey bacon
Vitamin C 0.3mg Pastrami
Net carbs 0.36g 1.89g Turkey bacon
Carbs 0.36g 1.89g Turkey bacon
Cholesterol 68mg 86mg Pastrami
Vitamin D 4IU Pastrami
Magnesium 17mg 16mg Pastrami
Calcium 10mg 80mg Turkey bacon
Potassium 210mg 349mg Turkey bacon
Iron 2.22mg 1.4mg Pastrami
Sugar 0.1g Turkey bacon
Copper 0.091mg 0.068mg Pastrami
Zinc 4.98mg 2.54mg Pastrami
Phosphorus 175mg 222mg Turkey bacon
Sodium 1078mg 1069mg Turkey bacon
Vitamin A 42IU 34IU Pastrami
Vitamin A 2µg 10µg Turkey bacon
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.11mg Pastrami
Vitamin D 0.1µg Pastrami
Manganese 0.027mg 0.019mg Pastrami
Selenium 17.7µg 15.8µg Pastrami
Vitamin B1 0.052mg 0.03mg Pastrami
Vitamin B2 0.161mg 0.237mg Turkey bacon
Vitamin B3 4.26mg 4.032mg Pastrami
Vitamin B5 0.265mg 0.675mg Turkey bacon
Vitamin B6 0.221mg 0.244mg Turkey bacon
Vitamin B12 1.87µg 1.19µg Pastrami
Vitamin K 0.7µg Pastrami
Folate 6µg 10µg Turkey bacon
Trans Fat 0.184g Pastrami
Choline 81.6mg Pastrami
Saturated Fat 2.681g 4.52g Pastrami
Monounsaturated Fat 2.118g 6.223g Turkey bacon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.145g 4.699g Turkey bacon
Tryptophan 0.141mg Pastrami
Threonine 0.857mg Pastrami
Isoleucine 0.976mg Pastrami
Leucine 1.706mg Pastrami
Lysine 1.812mg Pastrami
Methionine 0.558mg Pastrami
Phenylalanine 0.847mg Pastrami
Valine 1.065mg Pastrami
Histidine 0.684mg Pastrami
Fructose 0.01g Pastrami
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.006g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.007g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - ALA 0.241g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.01g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g Turkey bacon
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g Turkey bacon
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.013g Turkey bacon
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.027g Turkey bacon
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.197g Turkey bacon

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is better in case of low diet
Pastrami Turkey bacon
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
38%
Pastrami
30%
Turkey bacon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Pastrami
53%
Turkey bacon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pastrami
Pastrami is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pastrami
Pastrami is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.839g)
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. Turkey bacon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174592/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.