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Spaghetti vs. Pastrami — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Spaghetti and Pastrami?

  • Spaghetti is richer in Selenium, yet Pastrami is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Iron, Phosphorus, Choline, and Vitamin B6.
  • Pastrami's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 78% higher.
  • Spaghetti contains less Sodium.

We used Pasta, cooked, unenriched, without added salt and Beef, cured, pastrami types in this comparison.

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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 less Sodium -99.9%
Contains more Manganese +1092.6%
Contains more Selenium +49.2%
Contains more Calcium +42.9%
Contains more Iron +344%
Contains more Phosphorus +201.7%
Contains more Potassium +377.3%
Contains more Zinc +876.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 17
Equal in Copper - 0.091
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 19% 13% 25% 4% 1% 14% 34% 43% 144%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 84% 13% 75% 19% 141% 136% 31% 4% 97%
Contains less Sodium -99.9%
Contains more Manganese +1092.6%
Contains more Selenium +49.2%
Contains more Calcium +42.9%
Contains more Iron +344%
Contains more Phosphorus +201.7%
Contains more Potassium +377.3%
Contains more Zinc +876.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 17
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 Folate +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +160%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +705%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +965%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +136.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +351%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 0% 0% 5% 5% 8% 7% 12% 6% 0% 0%
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 Folate +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +160%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +705%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +965%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +136.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +351%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +8472.2%
Contains more Protein +275.9%
Contains more Fats +525.8%
Contains more Water +11.9%
Contains more Other +789.3%
6% 31% 62%
Protein: 5.8 g
Fats: 0.93 g
Carbs: 30.86 g
Water: 62.13 g
Other: 0.28 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 Carbs +8472.2%
Contains more Protein +275.9%
Contains more Fats +525.8%
Contains more Water +11.9%
Contains more Other +789.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +124.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1516.8%
28% 21% 52%
Saturated Fat: 0.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.131 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.326 g
54% 43% 3%
Saturated Fat: 2.681 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.118 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.145 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +124.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1516.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +200%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
98%
Starch: 26.01 g
Sucrose: 0.09 g
Glucose: 0.04 g
Fructose: 0.03 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.4 g
Galactose: 0 g
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0.01 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +200%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spaghetti Pastrami Opinion
Net carbs 29.06g 0.36g Spaghetti
Protein 5.8g 21.8g Pastrami
Fats 0.93g 5.82g Pastrami
Carbs 30.86g 0.36g Spaghetti
Calories 158kcal 147kcal Spaghetti
Starch 26.01g Spaghetti
Fructose 0.03g 0.01g Spaghetti
Sugar 0.56g 0.1g Pastrami
Fiber 1.8g 0g Spaghetti
Calcium 7mg 10mg Pastrami
Iron 0.5mg 2.22mg Pastrami
Magnesium 18mg 17mg Spaghetti
Phosphorus 58mg 175mg Pastrami
Potassium 44mg 210mg Pastrami
Sodium 1mg 1078mg Spaghetti
Zinc 0.51mg 4.98mg Pastrami
Copper 0.1mg 0.091mg Spaghetti
Manganese 0.322mg 0.027mg Spaghetti
Selenium 26.4µg 17.7µg Spaghetti
Vitamin A 0IU 42IU Pastrami
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2µg Pastrami
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0.12mg Pastrami
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU Pastrami
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Pastrami
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg Pastrami
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.052mg Pastrami
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.161mg Pastrami
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 4.26mg Pastrami
Vitamin B5 0.112mg 0.265mg Pastrami
Vitamin B6 0.049mg 0.221mg Pastrami
Folate 7µg 6µg Spaghetti
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.87µg Pastrami
Vitamin K 0µg 0.7µg Pastrami
Tryptophan 0.083mg 0.141mg Pastrami
Threonine 0.206mg 0.857mg Pastrami
Isoleucine 0.228mg 0.976mg Pastrami
Leucine 0.44mg 1.706mg Pastrami
Lysine 0.133mg 1.812mg Pastrami
Methionine 0.065mg 0.558mg Pastrami
Phenylalanine 0.297mg 0.847mg Pastrami
Valine 0.262mg 1.065mg Pastrami
Histidine 0.132mg 0.684mg Pastrami
Cholesterol 0mg 68mg Spaghetti
Saturated Fat 0.176g 2.681g Spaghetti
Monounsaturated Fat 0.131g 2.118g Pastrami
Polyunsaturated fat 0.326g 0.145g Spaghetti
Omega-3 - ALA 0.024g Spaghetti

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Spaghetti 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
3%
Spaghetti
37%
Pastrami
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Spaghetti
60%
Pastrami

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti contains less Sodium (difference - 1077mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.505g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is cheaper?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pastrami
Pastrami is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.46g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pastrami
Pastrami is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Spaghetti - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168928/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.