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Tamarind vs. Pastrami — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between tamarind and pastrami?

  • Tamarind is higher in vitamin B1, fiber, and magnesium, yet pastrami is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, vitamin B3, and choline.
  • Pastrami's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 78% more.
  • The amount of sodium in tamarind is lower.
  • The glycemic index of tamarind is lower.

We used Tamarinds, raw and Beef, cured, pastrami types 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 66% 22% 55% 105% 29% 2.7% 48% 3.7% 0% 7.1%
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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +441.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +640%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +199%
Contains more IronIron +26.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +4880%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +54.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1261.5%
~equal in Copper ~0.091mg

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 12% 0.67% 2% 0% 107% 35% 36% 8.6% 15% 0% 7% 11% 4.7%
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% 0.67% 2.4% 1.5% 13% 37% 80% 16% 51% 234% 1.8% 4.5% 45%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1066.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +723.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +300%
Contains more FolateFolate +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +20%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +119.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +85.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +234.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +848.8%
~equal in Vitamin A ~2µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.161mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 63% 31% 3%
Protein: 2.8 g
Fats: 0.6 g
Carbs: 62.5 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 2.7 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 CarbsCarbs +17261.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +678.6%
Contains more FatsFats +870%
Contains more WaterWater +121.4%
~equal in Other ~2.49g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
53% 35% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.272 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.059 g
54% 43% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.681 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.118 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.145 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -89.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1070.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +145.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tamarind Pastrami DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.87µg 78%
Sodium 28mg 1078mg 46%
Zinc 0.1mg 4.98mg 44%
Protein 2.8g 21.8g 38%
Vitamin B1 0.428mg 0.052mg 31%
Selenium 1.3µg 17.7µg 30%
Cholesterol 0mg 68mg 23%
Carbs 62.5g 0.36g 21%
Fiber 5.1g 0g 20%
Magnesium 92mg 17mg 18%
Vitamin B3 1.938mg 4.26mg 15%
Choline 8.6mg 81.6mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.221mg 12%
Potassium 628mg 210mg 12%
Saturated fat 0.272g 2.681g 11%
Phosphorus 113mg 175mg 9%
Fats 0.6g 5.82g 8%
Iron 2.8mg 2.22mg 7%
Calcium 74mg 10mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 0.181g 2.118g 5%
Calories 239kcal 147kcal 5%
Vitamin C 3.5mg 0.3mg 4%
Vitamin K 2.8µg 0.7µg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.143mg 0.265mg 2%
Folate 14µg 6µg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.059g 0.145g 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU 1%
Manganese 0.027mg 1%
Copper 0.086mg 0.091mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.152mg 0.161mg 1%
Net carbs 57.4g 0.36g N/A
Sugar 38.8g 0.1g N/A
Vitamin A 2µg 2µg 0%
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.12mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.018mg 0.141mg 0%
Threonine 0.857mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.976mg 0%
Leucine 1.706mg 0%
Lysine 0.139mg 1.812mg 0%
Methionine 0.014mg 0.558mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.847mg 0%
Valine 1.065mg 0%
Histidine 0.684mg 0%
Fructose 0.01g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Tamarind Pastrami
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
18%
Tamarind
37%
Pastrami
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Tamarind
60%
Pastrami

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamarind
Tamarind contains less Sodium (difference - 1050mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.409g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pastrami
Pastrami is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.7g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pastrami
Pastrami is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
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. Tamarind - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167763/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.