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Pastrami beef
Calories & nutrition facts
cured
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 147 kcal —
- Protein 22 g 44%
- Carbohydrate 0.4 g 0%
- Fat 5.8 g 7%
- Saturated fat 2.7 g 13%
- Fibre 0 g 0%
- Sugars 0.1 g —
- Sodium 1078 mg 47%
- Cholesterol 68 mg 23%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 2 µg 0%
- Vitamin C 0.3 mg 0%
- Vitamin D 0.1 µg 1%
- Vitamin E 0.12 mg 1%
- Vitamin K 0.7 µg 1%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.05 mg 4%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.16 mg 12%
- Niacin (B3) 4.3 mg 27%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.27 mg 5%
- Vitamin B6 0.22 mg 13%
- Folate (B9) 6 µg 2%
- Vitamin B12 1.9 µg 78%
- Choline 81.6 mg 15%
Minerals
- Calcium 10 mg 1%
- Iron 2.2 mg 12%
- Magnesium 17 mg 4%
- Phosphorus 175 mg 14%
- Potassium 210 mg 4%
- Zinc 5 mg 45%
- Copper 0.09 mg 10%
- Manganese 0.03 mg 1%
- Selenium 17.7 µg 32%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 147 | 22 g | 0.4 g | 5.8 g |
| 1 × package, 2.5 oz | 71 g | 104 | 16 g | 0.3 g | 4.1 g |
| 1 × slice (1 oz) | 28 g | 41 | 6.1 g | 0.1 g | 1.6 g |
| 2 × package, 2.5 oz | 142 g | 209 | 31 g | 0.5 g | 8.3 g |
| ½ × package, 2.5 oz | 35.5 g | 52 | 7.7 g | 0.1 g | 2.1 g |
| 3 × package, 2.5 oz | 213 g | 313 | 46 g | 0.8 g | 12 g |
| 4 × package, 2.5 oz | 284 g | 417 | 62 g | 1 g | 17 g |
Similar foods
- Sliced beef pastramideli-meat147 kcal / 100 g
- Beef pastrami98% fat-free95 kcal / 100 g
- Sliced extra lean beef pastramideli-meat95 kcal / 100 g
- Turkey pastrami139 kcal / 100 g
- Pastirma beefsalted, dried, seasoned, turkish155 kcal / 100 g
- Dried beefcured153 kcal / 100 g
- Beefchopped, cured, smoked133 kcal / 100 g
- Pastrami98 kcal / 100 g
- Corned beef deli meatextra lean, sliced118 kcal / 100 g
- Cured beef luncheon meatjellied111 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Pastrami beef
How do you heat pastrami beef for a sandwich?
Warm the slices briefly in a covered pan with a teaspoon of water, or steam them for a few minutes, until hot; avoid frying them for long, which can dry out the edges. For a classic hot pastrami sandwich, pile them into rye bread with mustard.
What goes well with pastrami beef?
Rye bread, mustard, pickles and sauerkraut are classic partners. It also works in a Reuben-style sandwich with Swiss cheese and sauerkraut, or chopped into eggs and potatoes.
How should you store opened pastrami beef?
Keep it tightly wrapped or in a sealed container in the fridge and use it within three to five days. Freeze portions you will not use in that time; thaw them in the fridge.
Can you eat pastrami beef cold, or does it need cooking?
It is usually fully cooked during preparation, so you can eat it cold straight from the pack or warm it for a sandwich. Keep it chilled until serving and do not leave it at room temperature for more than two hours.
What is the difference between pastrami beef and pastirma?
Pastrami is typically cured, seasoned with a peppery spice coating and smoked before cooking. Pastirma is air-dried and pressed, then coated with a pungent fenugreek-based paste; it is commonly sliced very thinly and eaten without further cooking.
How does pastrami beef compare with turkey pastrami?
Pastrami beef has more protein per 100 g: 22 g, compared with 16.3 g in turkey pastrami. Turkey pastrami has slightly more fat, at 6.21 g versus 5.8 g, and slightly more sodium, at 1,123 mg versus 1078 mg.
How much pastrami beef is a typical sandwich portion?
A few thin slices, about 50–70 g, make a substantial sandwich filling. That portion provides 15 g of protein and 765 mg of sodium.
Is pastrami beef the same as corned beef?
No. Both are cured beef, but pastrami is characteristically coated with spices and smoked, while corned beef is usually simmered after curing and is not smoked. Their textures and flavours are different, even when both are served in sandwiches.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 170204 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
