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Pot roast vs. Pastrami — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pot roast and Pastrami different?

  • Pot roast is higher than Pastrami in Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, Choline, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Pastrami covers your daily need of Sodium 45% more than Pot roast.
  • Pot roast contains 4 times more Monounsaturated Fat than Pastrami. Pot roast contains 8.175g of Monounsaturated Fat, while Pastrami contains 2.118g.
  • Pastrami is lower in Saturated Fat.

Beef, chuck, arm pot roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, braised and Beef, cured, pastrami types were 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.
Contains more Calcium +60%
Contains more Magnesium +11.8%
Contains less Sodium -95.6%
Contains more Zinc +33.7%
Contains more Selenium +52.5%
Contains more Manganese +170%
Equal in Iron - 2.22
Equal in Phosphorus - 175
Equal in Potassium - 210
Equal in Copper - 0.091
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 91% 14% 75% 21% 7% 182% 33% 2% 148%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 84% 13% 75% 19% 141% 136% 31% 4% 97%
Contains more Calcium +60%
Contains more Magnesium +11.8%
Contains less Sodium -95.6%
Contains more Zinc +33.7%
Contains more Selenium +52.5%
Contains more Manganese +170%
Equal in Iron - 2.22
Equal in Phosphorus - 175
Equal in Potassium - 210
Equal in Copper - 0.091

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 E +325%
Contains more Vitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +13.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +115.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.1%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +13.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.161
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.26
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 11% 6% 0% 15% 40% 77% 35% 66% 7% 267% 5%
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%
Contains more Vitamin E +325%
Contains more Vitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +13.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +115.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.1%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +13.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.161
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.26

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +32.8%
Contains more Fats +229.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +34%
Equal in Other - 2.49
29% 19% 52%
Protein: 28.94 g
Fats: 19.17 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 51.9 g
Other: 0 g
22% 6% 70% 2%
Protein: 21.8 g
Fats: 5.82 g
Carbs: 0.36 g
Water: 69.53 g
Other: 2.49 g
Contains more Protein +32.8%
Contains more Fats +229.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +34%
Equal in Other - 2.49

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +286%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +388.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.5%
46% 50% 4%
Saturated Fat: 7.548 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.175 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.708 g
54% 43% 3%
Saturated Fat: 2.681 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.118 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.145 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +286%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +388.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pot roast Pastrami Opinion
Net carbs 0g 0.36g Pastrami
Protein 28.94g 21.8g Pot roast
Fats 19.17g 5.82g Pot roast
Carbs 0g 0.36g Pastrami
Calories 297kcal 147kcal Pot roast
Fructose 0.01g Pastrami
Sugar 0g 0.1g Pot roast
Calcium 16mg 10mg Pot roast
Iron 2.42mg 2.22mg Pot roast
Magnesium 19mg 17mg Pot roast
Phosphorus 174mg 175mg Pastrami
Potassium 231mg 210mg Pot roast
Sodium 47mg 1078mg Pot roast
Zinc 6.66mg 4.98mg Pot roast
Copper 0.099mg 0.091mg Pot roast
Manganese 0.01mg 0.027mg Pastrami
Selenium 27µg 17.7µg Pot roast
Vitamin A 0IU 42IU Pastrami
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2µg Pastrami
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0.12mg Pot roast
Vitamin D 8IU 4IU Pot roast
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0.1µg Pot roast
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg Pastrami
Vitamin B1 0.059mg 0.052mg Pot roast
Vitamin B2 0.171mg 0.161mg Pot roast
Vitamin B3 4.105mg 4.26mg Pastrami
Vitamin B5 0.571mg 0.265mg Pot roast
Vitamin B6 0.283mg 0.221mg Pot roast
Folate 9µg 6µg Pot roast
Vitamin B12 2.13µg 1.87µg Pot roast
Vitamin K 1.8µg 0.7µg Pot roast
Tryptophan 0.19mg 0.141mg Pot roast
Threonine 1.156mg 0.857mg Pot roast
Isoleucine 1.317mg 0.976mg Pot roast
Leucine 2.302mg 1.706mg Pot roast
Lysine 2.446mg 1.812mg Pot roast
Methionine 0.754mg 0.558mg Pot roast
Phenylalanine 1.143mg 0.847mg Pot roast
Valine 1.436mg 1.065mg Pot roast
Histidine 0.924mg 0.684mg Pot roast
Cholesterol 116mg 68mg Pastrami
Saturated Fat 7.548g 2.681g Pastrami
Monounsaturated Fat 8.175g 2.118g Pot roast
Polyunsaturated fat 0.708g 0.145g Pot roast

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pot roast Pastrami
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
44%
Pot roast
37%
Pastrami
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Pot roast
60%
Pastrami

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pot roast
Pot roast is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pot roast
Pot roast contains less Sodium (difference - 1031mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pot roast
Pot roast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Pot roast
Pot roast is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pot roast
Pot roast is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pot roast
Pot roast is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pastrami
Pastrami is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pastrami
Pastrami is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.867g)

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. Pot roast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170213/nutrients
  2. Pastrami - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170204/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.