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Tortilla vs. Pastrami — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Tortilla and Pastrami different?

  • Tortilla is richer in Vitamin B1, Folate, Iron, Manganese, Fiber, and Calcium, while Pastrami is higher in Zinc, and Vitamin B6.
  • Pastrami covers your daily need of Zinc 42% more than Tortilla.
  • Tortilla is lower in Sodium.

Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo) 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.
Tortilla
Tortilla
6
:
4
Pastrami
Pastrami
Contains more Calcium +600%
Contains more Iron +71.6%
Contains more Magnesium +11.8%
Contains less Sodium -55.3%
Contains more Copper +12.1%
Contains more Manganese +892.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +19.9%
Contains more Potassium +100%
Contains more Zinc +1456.3%
Equal in Selenium - 17.7
Tortilla
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 143% 14% 63% 10% 63% 9% 34% 35% 91%
Pastrami
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 84% 13% 75% 19% 141% 136% 31% 4% 97%
Contains more Calcium +600%
Contains more Iron +71.6%
Contains more Magnesium +11.8%
Contains less Sodium -55.3%
Contains more Copper +12.1%
Contains more Manganese +892.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +19.9%
Contains more Potassium +100%
Contains more Zinc +1456.3%
Equal in Selenium - 17.7

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.
Tortilla
Tortilla
3
:
9
Pastrami
Pastrami
Contains more Vitamin E +58.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +611.5%
Contains more Folate +1533.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +41.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +55.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +268.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +75%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.26
Tortilla
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 93% 27% 78% 11% 14% 74% 0% 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 E +58.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +611.5%
Contains more Folate +1533.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +41.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +55.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +268.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +75%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.26

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tortilla
Tortilla
1
:
4
Pastrami
Pastrami
Contains more Carbs +13772.2%
Contains more Protein +199.5%
Contains more Fats +512.6%
Contains more Water +74%
Contains more Other +33.2%
Tortilla
7% 50% 40% 2%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 0.95 g
Carbs: 49.94 g
Water: 39.96 g
Other: 1.87 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 +13772.2%
Contains more Protein +199.5%
Contains more Fats +512.6%
Contains more Water +74%
Contains more Other +33.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tortilla
Tortilla
2
:
1
Pastrami
Pastrami
Contains less Saturated Fat -89%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +169.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1044.9%
Tortilla
34% 21% 45%
Saturated Fat: 0.296 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.391 g
Pastrami
54% 43% 3%
Saturated Fat: 2.681 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.118 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.145 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -89%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +169.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1044.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tortilla
Tortilla
4
:
1
Pastrami
Pastrami
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Tortilla
94% 5%
Starch: 43.02 g
Sucrose: 0.22 g
Glucose: 0.15 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 2.37 g
Galactose: 0 g
Pastrami
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 Maltose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tortilla 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 Tortilla Pastrami Opinion
Net carbs 47.54g 0.36g Tortilla
Protein 7.28g 21.8g Pastrami
Fats 0.95g 5.82g Pastrami
Carbs 49.94g 0.36g Tortilla
Calories 237kcal 147kcal Tortilla
Starch 43.02g Tortilla
Fructose 0g 0.01g Pastrami
Sugar 2.75g 0.1g Pastrami
Fiber 2.4g 0g Tortilla
Calcium 70mg 10mg Tortilla
Iron 3.81mg 2.22mg Tortilla
Magnesium 19mg 17mg Tortilla
Phosphorus 146mg 175mg Pastrami
Potassium 105mg 210mg Pastrami
Sodium 482mg 1078mg Tortilla
Zinc 0.32mg 4.98mg Pastrami
Copper 0.102mg 0.091mg Tortilla
Manganese 0.268mg 0.027mg Tortilla
Selenium 16.6µg 17.7µg Pastrami
Vitamin A 42IU Pastrami
Vitamin A RAE 2µg Pastrami
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.12mg Tortilla
Vitamin D 4IU Pastrami
Vitamin D 0.1µg Pastrami
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg Pastrami
Vitamin B1 0.37mg 0.052mg Tortilla
Vitamin B2 0.114mg 0.161mg Pastrami
Vitamin B3 4.125mg 4.26mg Pastrami
Vitamin B5 0.17mg 0.265mg Pastrami
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.221mg Pastrami
Folate 98µg 6µg Tortilla
Vitamin B12 1.87µg Pastrami
Vitamin K 0.4µg 0.7µg Pastrami
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0.141mg Pastrami
Threonine 0.182mg 0.857mg Pastrami
Isoleucine 0.286mg 0.976mg Pastrami
Leucine 0.53mg 1.706mg Pastrami
Lysine 0.157mg 1.812mg Pastrami
Methionine 0.122mg 0.558mg Pastrami
Phenylalanine 0.375mg 0.847mg Pastrami
Valine 0.326mg 1.065mg Pastrami
Histidine 0.165mg 0.684mg Pastrami
Cholesterol 68mg Tortilla
Saturated Fat 0.296g 2.681g Tortilla
Monounsaturated Fat 0.185g 2.118g Pastrami
Polyunsaturated fat 0.391g 0.145g Tortilla
Omega-3 - ALA 0.019g Tortilla

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tortilla 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
25%
Tortilla
37%
Pastrami
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Tortilla
60%
Pastrami

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortilla
Tortilla contains less Sodium (difference - 596mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.385g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Tortilla
Tortilla is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pastrami
Pastrami is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.65g)
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. Tortilla - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168041/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.