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Beef pastrami
Calories & nutrition facts
98% fat-free
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 95 kcal —
- Protein 20 g 39%
- Carbohydrate 1.5 g 1%
- Fat 1.2 g 1%
- Saturated fat 0 g 0%
- Fibre 0 g 0%
- Sugars 0 g —
- Sodium 1010 mg 44%
- Cholesterol 47 mg 16%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin C 34.6 mg 38%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.1 mg 8%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.17 mg 13%
- Niacin (B3) 5.1 mg 32%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.3 mg 6%
- Vitamin B6 0.18 mg 11%
- Folate (B9) 7 µg 2%
- Vitamin B12 1.8 µg 73%
Minerals
- Calcium 9 mg 1%
- Iron 2.8 mg 15%
- Magnesium 18 mg 4%
- Phosphorus 150 mg 12%
- Potassium 228 mg 5%
- Zinc 4.3 mg 39%
- Copper 0.08 mg 9%
- Manganese 0.01 mg 1%
- Selenium 10.4 µg 19%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 95 | 20 g | 1.5 g | 1.2 g |
| 1 × serving 6 slices | 57 g | 54 | 11 g | 0.9 g | 0.7 g |
| 2 × serving 6 slices | 114 g | 108 | 22 g | 1.8 g | 1.3 g |
| ½ × serving 6 slices | 28.5 g | 27 | 5.6 g | 0.4 g | 0.3 g |
| 3 × serving 6 slices | 171 g | 162 | 34 g | 2.6 g | 2 g |
| 4 × serving 6 slices | 228 g | 217 | 45 g | 3.5 g | 2.6 g |
Similar foods
- Sliced beef pastramideli-meat147 kcal / 100 g
- Sliced extra lean beef pastramideli-meat95 kcal / 100 g
- Pastrami beefcured147 kcal / 100 g
- Turkey pastrami139 kcal / 100 g
- Sliced turkey pastramideli-meat139 kcal / 100 g
- Pastrami98 kcal / 100 g
- Pastirma beefsalted, dried, seasoned, turkish155 kcal / 100 g
- Beefcured, 2.8% fat106 kcal / 100 g
- Corned beef deli meatextra lean, sliced118 kcal / 100 g
- Low fat beef frankfurter140 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Beef pastrami
How do you heat beef pastrami without drying it out?
Warm thin slices gently in a covered pan with a spoonful of water for a minute or two, or steam them briefly. For a hot sandwich, pile the slices into the bread and warm the whole sandwich until the pastrami is hot.
What is the best way to make a beef pastrami sandwich?
Layer warm pastrami with Swiss cheese, sauerkraut and Russian or Thousand Island dressing on rye bread, then toast it until the bread is crisp and the cheese melts. Mustard and pickled cucumber are simpler, classic partners.
How should you store beef pastrami after opening?
Keep it wrapped or in a sealed container in the fridge and use it within three to five days. Freeze slices in small portions if you will not eat them in that time; thaw them in the fridge.
Can you eat beef pastrami cold, or does it need cooking?
Beef pastrami is cured and cooked, so you can eat it straight from the packet; heating is mainly for flavour and texture. Once opened, keep it chilled and avoid leaving it at room temperature for long.
What is the difference between beef pastrami and corned beef?
Both are cured beef, but pastrami is typically coated with spices such as black pepper and coriander, then smoked; corned beef is usually simmered or steamed and has no smoky crust. Deli pastrami is often sliced thinly for sandwiches.
Is beef pastrami the same as pastirma?
No. Beef pastrami is commonly smoked after curing, while pastirma is air-dried and covered with a strong garlic-and-spice paste called çemen. Both are sliced thinly, but pastirma is usually eaten in smaller amounts because its flavour is more intense.
How much protein is in a serving of beef pastrami?
Six slices, about 57 g, provide 11 g of protein. The same serving contains 576 mg of sodium, so it is a salty choice.
Does beef pastrami provide much iron?
A 100 g portion is a source of iron, providing 2.8 mg. It is also high in zinc, with 4.3 mg per 100 g.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 172959 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
