Sausage & deli meats

Pastrami, turkey

FDC 172927slices (57 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 42 · +20 vs Sausage & deli meats median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Pastrami, turkey is middling for nutrient density at 42 of 100. Within sausage & deli meats it ranks 7 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of protein (33% DV), an excellent source of iron (23% DV). Most of its 139 calories per 100 grams come from protein. Worth noting: it is high in sodium (1120 mg per 100 g).

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 16.3 g · 48%Carb 3.3 g · 10%Fat 6.2 g · 42%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories139 kcal7%
Total fat6.2 g8%
Saturated fat1.4 g7%
Cholesterol68 mg23%
Sodium1120 mg49%
Carbohydrate3.3 g1%
Dietary fiber0.1 g0%
Sugars3.3 g
Protein16 g33%
Potassium345 mg7%
Calcium11 mg1%
Iron4.2 mg23%
Magnesium14 mg3%
Vitamin C8.1 mg9%
Vitamin A4 µg0%
Vitamin E0.22 mg1%

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FDC 172927

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.

Protein33% DV
Iron23% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the sausage & deli meats median

Nutrient density42 vs 22 median
Protein / 100 g16 vs 14 median
Fiber / 100 g0.1 vs 0 median
Sodium / 100 g1120 vs 1030 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

More nutrient-dense swaps

Foods in the same category that score higher on nutrient density.

Scrapple, porkDensity 58 vs 42Pate, chicken liver, cannedDensity 70 vs 42Pate, truffle flavorDensity 88 vs 42

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