Sausage & deli meats

Beef, cured, pastrami

FDC 170204package, 2.5 oz (71 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 34 · +12 vs Sausage & deli meats median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Beef, cured, pastrami is on the calorie-heavy, nutrient-light side at 34 of 100. Within sausage & deli meats it ranks 11 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of protein (44% DV), a good source of iron (12% DV). Most of its 147 calories per 100 grams come from protein. Worth noting: it is high in sodium (1080 mg per 100 g).

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 21.8 g · 62%Carb 0.4 g · 1%Fat 5.8 g · 37%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories147 kcal7%
Total fat5.8 g7%
Saturated fat2.7 g13%
Cholesterol68 mg23%
Sodium1080 mg47%
Carbohydrate0.36 g0%
Dietary fiber0 g0%
Sugars0.1 g
Protein22 g44%
Potassium210 mg4%
Calcium10 mg1%
Iron2.2 mg12%
Magnesium17 mg4%
Vitamin C0.3 mg0%
Vitamin A2 µg0%
Vitamin E0.12 mg1%

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FDC 170204

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

What it is rich in

Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.

Protein44% DV
Iron12% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the sausage & deli meats median

Nutrient density34 vs 22 median
Protein / 100 g22 vs 14 median
Fiber / 100 g0 vs 0 median
Sodium / 100 g1080 vs 1030 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

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