Pork shoulder vs. Pastrami — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between pork shoulder and pastrami
- Pork shoulder has more vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin D, vitamin B6, and vitamin B5; however, pastrami is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, and iron.
- Pork shoulder covers your daily vitamin B1 needs 60% more than pastrami.
- Pastrami contains 18 times less vitamin D than pork shoulder. Pork shoulder contains 70IU of vitamin D, while pastrami contains 4IU.
- Pastrami has less saturated fat.
- The glycemic index of pastrami is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Pork, fresh, shoulder, whole, separable lean, and fat, raw and Beef, cured, pastrami.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +50% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +43.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +44.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +111.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +84.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +145.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +133.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +58.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +1600% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1375% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +70.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +171.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +57.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +11.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +152.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +20% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +34.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
17.18 g
Fats:
17.99 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
64.02 g
Other:
0.81 g
Protein:
21.8 g
Fats:
5.82 g
Carbs:
0.36 g
Water:
69.53 g
Other:
2.49 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +209.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +26.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +207.4% |
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Water
~69.53g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.24 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.92 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.681 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.118 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.145 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +278.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1224.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -57% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.767mg | 0.052mg | 60% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.74µg | 1.87µg | 47% |
| Sodium | 65mg | 1078mg | 44% |
| Zinc | 2.7mg | 4.98mg | 21% |
| Fats | 17.99g | 5.82g | 19% |
| Saturated fat | 6.24g | 2.681g | 16% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.01g | 2.118g | 15% |
| Iron | 1.05mg | 2.22mg | 15% |
| Selenium | 25.5µg | 17.7µg | 14% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.92g | 0.145g | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.348mg | 0.221mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.719mg | 0.265mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.275mg | 0.161mg | 9% |
| Protein | 17.18g | 21.8g | 9% |
| Vitamin D | 70IU | 4IU | 8% |
| Vitamin D | 1.7µg | 0.1µg | 8% |
| Choline | 60.6mg | 81.6mg | 4% |
| Calories | 236kcal | 147kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.833mg | 4.26mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 302mg | 210mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.027mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 182mg | 175mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.084mg | 0.091mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 10mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 0.7µg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 71mg | 68mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Carbs | 0g | 0.36g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 0.36g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 17mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 0.1g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 0.12mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Folate | 5µg | 6µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.208mg | 0.141mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.768mg | 0.857mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.781mg | 0.976mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.36mg | 1.706mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.531mg | 1.812mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.441mg | 0.558mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.681mg | 0.847mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.921mg | 1.065mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.656mg | 0.684mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.01g | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
47%
37%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
60%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork shoulder is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork shoulder contains less Sodium (difference - 1013mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork shoulder is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork shoulder is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pastrami is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pastrami is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.559g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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