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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 from 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% 2% 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% 2.5% 2.4% 3% 13% 37% 80% 16% 51% 234% 1.8% 4.5% 45%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +47.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +154.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +23.5%
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 ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey bacon Pastrami Opinion
Calories 226kcal 147kcal Turkey bacon
Protein 15.94g 21.8g Pastrami
Fats 16.93g 5.82g Turkey bacon
Vitamin C 0.3mg Pastrami
Net carbs 1.89g 0.36g Turkey bacon
Carbs 1.89g 0.36g Turkey bacon
Cholesterol 86mg 68mg Pastrami
Vitamin D 4IU Pastrami
Magnesium 16mg 17mg Pastrami
Calcium 80mg 10mg Turkey bacon
Potassium 349mg 210mg Turkey bacon
Iron 1.4mg 2.22mg Pastrami
Sugar 0.1g Turkey bacon
Copper 0.068mg 0.091mg Pastrami
Zinc 2.54mg 4.98mg Pastrami
Phosphorus 222mg 175mg Turkey bacon
Sodium 1069mg 1078mg Turkey bacon
Vitamin A 34IU 42IU Pastrami
Vitamin A 10µg 2µg Turkey bacon
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.12mg Pastrami
Vitamin D 0.1µg Pastrami
Manganese 0.019mg 0.027mg Pastrami
Selenium 15.8µg 17.7µg Pastrami
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.052mg Pastrami
Vitamin B2 0.237mg 0.161mg Turkey bacon
Vitamin B3 4.032mg 4.26mg Pastrami
Vitamin B5 0.675mg 0.265mg Turkey bacon
Vitamin B6 0.244mg 0.221mg Turkey bacon
Vitamin B12 1.19µg 1.87µg Pastrami
Vitamin K 0.7µg Pastrami
Folate 10µg 6µg Turkey bacon
Trans Fat 0.184g Pastrami
Choline 81.6mg Pastrami
Saturated Fat 4.52g 2.681g Pastrami
Monounsaturated Fat 6.223g 2.118g Turkey bacon
Polyunsaturated fat 4.699g 0.145g Turkey bacon
Tryptophan 0.141mg Pastrami
Threonine 0.857mg Pastrami
Isoleucine 0.976mg Pastrami
Leucine 1.706mg Pastrami
Lysine 1.812mg Pastrami
Methionine 0.558mg Pastrami
Phenylalanine 0.847mg Pastrami
Valine 1.065mg Pastrami
Histidine 0.684mg Pastrami
Fructose 0.01g Pastrami
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g 0g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g 0g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - ALA 0.241g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0g Turkey bacon
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g Turkey bacon
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g Turkey bacon
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.013g Turkey bacon
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.027g Turkey bacon
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.197g Turkey bacon

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
38%
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?
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. 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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.