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Surimi vs. Pastrami — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Surimi and Pastrami

  • Surimi is richer in Selenium, and Phosphorus, yet Pastrami is richer in Zinc, Vitamin B3, Iron, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for Zinc from Pastrami is 42% higher.
  • Surimi contains 2 times more Phosphorus than Pastrami. Surimi contains 282mg of Phosphorus, while Pastrami contains 175mg.
  • Surimi contains less Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Fish, surimi 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.
Surimi
Surimi
4
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6
Pastrami
Pastrami
Contains more Magnesium +152.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +61.1%
Contains less Sodium -86.7%
Contains more Selenium +58.8%
Contains more Calcium +11.1%
Contains more Iron +753.8%
Contains more Potassium +87.5%
Contains more Zinc +1409.1%
Contains more Copper +184.4%
Contains more Manganese +145.5%
Surimi
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 10% 31% 121% 10% 19% 10% 11% 2% 154%
Pastrami
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 84% 13% 75% 19% 141% 136% 31% 4% 97%
Contains more Magnesium +152.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +61.1%
Contains less Sodium -86.7%
Contains more Selenium +58.8%
Contains more Calcium +11.1%
Contains more Iron +753.8%
Contains more Potassium +87.5%
Contains more Zinc +1409.1%
Contains more Copper +184.4%
Contains more Manganese +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.
Surimi
Surimi
2
:
10
Pastrami
Pastrami
Contains more Vitamin A +59.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +425%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +160%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +666.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1836.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +278.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +636.7%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +16.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +600%
Surimi
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 13% 0% 0% 5% 5% 5% 5% 7% 2% 200% 1%
Pastrami
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 A +59.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +425%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +160%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +666.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1836.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +278.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +636.7%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +16.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +600%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Surimi
Surimi
2
:
3
Pastrami
Pastrami
Contains more Carbs +1802.8%
Contains more Protein +43.6%
Contains more Fats +546.7%
Contains more Other +241.1%
Equal in Water - 69.53
Surimi
15% 7% 76%
Protein: 15.18 g
Fats: 0.9 g
Carbs: 6.85 g
Water: 76.34 g
Other: 0.73 g
Pastrami
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 +1802.8%
Contains more Protein +43.6%
Contains more Fats +546.7%
Contains more Other +241.1%
Equal in Water - 69.53

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Surimi
Surimi
2
:
1
Pastrami
Pastrami
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +205.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1321.5%
Surimi
24% 19% 57%
Saturated Fat: 0.191 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.443 g
Pastrami
54% 43% 3%
Saturated Fat: 2.681 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.118 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.145 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +205.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1321.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Surimi Pastrami
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Surimi Pastrami Opinion
Net carbs 6.85g 0.36g Surimi
Protein 15.18g 21.8g Pastrami
Fats 0.9g 5.82g Pastrami
Carbs 6.85g 0.36g Surimi
Calories 99kcal 147kcal Pastrami
Fructose 0.01g Pastrami
Sugar 0g 0.1g Surimi
Calcium 9mg 10mg Pastrami
Iron 0.26mg 2.22mg Pastrami
Magnesium 43mg 17mg Surimi
Phosphorus 282mg 175mg Surimi
Potassium 112mg 210mg Pastrami
Sodium 143mg 1078mg Surimi
Zinc 0.33mg 4.98mg Pastrami
Copper 0.032mg 0.091mg Pastrami
Manganese 0.011mg 0.027mg Pastrami
Selenium 28.1µg 17.7µg Surimi
Vitamin A 67IU 42IU Surimi
Vitamin A RAE 20µg 2µg Surimi
Vitamin E 0.63mg 0.12mg Surimi
Vitamin D 4IU Pastrami
Vitamin D 0.1µg Pastrami
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg Pastrami
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.052mg Pastrami
Vitamin B2 0.021mg 0.161mg Pastrami
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 4.26mg Pastrami
Vitamin B5 0.07mg 0.265mg Pastrami
Vitamin B6 0.03mg 0.221mg Pastrami
Folate 2µg 6µg Pastrami
Vitamin B12 1.6µg 1.87µg Pastrami
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.7µg Pastrami
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0.141mg Pastrami
Threonine 0.734mg 0.857mg Pastrami
Isoleucine 0.709mg 0.976mg Pastrami
Leucine 1.202mg 1.706mg Pastrami
Lysine 1.387mg 1.812mg Pastrami
Methionine 0.515mg 0.558mg Pastrami
Phenylalanine 0.595mg 0.847mg Pastrami
Valine 0.77mg 1.065mg Pastrami
Histidine 0.35mg 0.684mg Pastrami
Cholesterol 30mg 68mg Surimi
Saturated Fat 0.191g 2.681g Surimi
Omega-3 - DHA 0.241g 0g Surimi
Omega-3 - EPA 0.157g 0g Surimi
Omega-3 - DPA 0.014g 0g Surimi
Monounsaturated Fat 0.149g 2.118g Pastrami
Polyunsaturated fat 0.443g 0.145g Surimi

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Surimi 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
20%
Surimi
37%
Pastrami
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Surimi
60%
Pastrami

Comparison summary

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 Cholesterol?
Surimi
Surimi is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 38mg)
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. Surimi - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173702/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.