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Turkey bacon vs. Pastrami — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are turkey bacon and pastrami different?

  • Turkey bacon is higher in vitamin B5, calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin B2; however, pastrami is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, and iron.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for pastrami is 28% higher.
  • Turkey bacon contains 8 times more calcium than pastrami. While turkey bacon contains 80mg of calcium, pastrami contains only 10mg.
  • Pastrami has less saturated fat.

Turkey bacon, unprepared and Beef, cured, pastrami are the varieties 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 24% 31% 53% 23% 69% 95% 139% 2.5% 86%
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 CalciumCalcium +700%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +66.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +26.9%
Contains more IronIron +58.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +33.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +96.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +42.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +12%
~equal in Magnesium ~17mg
~equal in Sodium ~1078mg

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 0% 3.3% 2.2% 0% 7.5% 55% 76% 41% 56% 149% 0% 7.5% 0%
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 AVitamin A +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +47.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +154.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +73.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +57.1%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.12mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~4.26mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.221mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 17% 2% 62% 3%
Protein: 15.94 g
Fats: 16.93 g
Carbs: 1.89 g
Water: 61.83 g
Other: 3.41 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 FatsFats +190.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +425%
Contains more OtherOther +36.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +36.8%
Contains more WaterWater +12.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
29% 40% 30%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.52 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.223 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.699 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +193.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3140.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -40.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 2.35 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 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 SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Glucose ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey bacon Pastrami DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 4.699g 0.145g 30%
Vitamin B12 1.19µg 1.87µg 28%
Zinc 2.54mg 4.98mg 22%
Fats 16.93g 5.82g 17%
Choline 81.6mg 15%
Protein 15.94g 21.8g 12%
Monounsaturated fat 6.223g 2.118g 10%
Iron 1.4mg 2.22mg 10%
Saturated fat 4.52g 2.681g 8%
Vitamin B5 0.675mg 0.265mg 8%
Calcium 80mg 10mg 7%
Phosphorus 222mg 175mg 7%
Cholesterol 86mg 68mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.237mg 0.161mg 6%
Calories 226kcal 147kcal 4%
Potassium 349mg 210mg 4%
Selenium 15.8µg 17.7µg 3%
Copper 0.068mg 0.091mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.052mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.244mg 0.221mg 2%
Vitamin K 0.7µg 1%
Vitamin A 10µg 2µg 1%
Carbs 1.89g 0.36g 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 1%
Folate 10µg 6µg 1%
Vitamin B3 4.032mg 4.26mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0%
Net carbs 1.89g 0.36g N/A
Magnesium 16mg 17mg 0%
Sugar 0.1g N/A
Sodium 1069mg 1078mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.12mg 0%
Manganese 0.019mg 0.027mg 0%
Trans fat 0.184g N/A
Tryptophan 0.141mg 0%
Threonine 0.857mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.976mg 0%
Leucine 1.706mg 0%
Lysine 1.812mg 0%
Methionine 0.558mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.847mg 0%
Valine 1.065mg 0%
Histidine 0.684mg 0%
Fructose 0.01g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.241g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.027g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.197g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey bacon 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
30%
Turkey bacon
37%
Pastrami
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Turkey bacon
60%
Pastrami

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey bacon
Turkey bacon is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pastrami
Pastrami is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pastrami
Pastrami is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.839g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pastrami
Pastrami is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Turkey bacon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174592/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.

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