Beef, cured, pastrami: Nutrition Facts
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Beef, cured, pastrami contains 147 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 slice, 1 oz (28 g) provides about 41 kcal.
Roughly 62% of its calories come from protein, with 37% from fat and 1% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in sausages and luncheon meats on FoodFactly, where the median is 265 kcal per 100 g across 174 foods.
100 g provides 78% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 45% of the Daily Value for zinc and 32% of the Daily Value for selenium.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 147 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 5.8 g | 7% |
| Saturated fat C | 2.7 g | 13% |
| Cholesterol M | 68 mg | 23% |
| Sodium L | 1,078 mg | 47% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 0.36 g | 0.1% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars C | 0.1 g | |
| Protein M | 21.8 g | 44% |
| Vitamin A C | 2 µg | 0.2% |
| Vitamin C C | 0.3 mg | 0.3% |
| Vitamin D I | 0.1 µg | 0.5% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.12 mg | 0.8% |
| Vitamin K C | 0.7 µg | 0.6% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.052 mg | 4% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.16 mg | 12% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 4.3 mg | 27% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) C | 0.27 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.22 mg | 13% |
| Folate (B9) C | 6 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 1.9 µg | 78% |
| Choline C | 81.6 mg | 15% |
| Calcium M | 10 mg | 0.8% |
| Iron M | 2.2 mg | 12% |
| Magnesium C | 17 mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus C | 175 mg | 14% |
| Potassium C | 210 mg | 4% |
| Zinc C | 5 mg | 45% |
| Copper C | 0.091 mg | 10% |
| Manganese C | 0.027 mg | 1% |
| Selenium C | 17.7 µg | 32% |
| Fluoride C | 20.3 µg |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 62%
- Carbohydrates 1%
- Fat 37%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein21.8 gin the top quarter of sausages and luncheon meats (median 14.5 g)
- Sugars0.1 gbelow the median for sausages and luncheon meats (median 0.2 g)
- Fat5.8 gin the lowest quarter of sausages and luncheon meats (median 21.9 g)
- Saturated fat2.7 gin the lowest quarter of sausages and luncheon meats (median 7.4 g)
- Sodium1,078 mgabove the median for sausages and luncheon meats (median 962 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal14.8 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water69.5 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 2.1 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.15 g |
Sugars and starch (6)
| Sucrose C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| Glucose C | 0 g |
| Fructose C | 0.01 g |
| Lactose C | 0 g |
| Maltose C | 0 g |
| Galactose C | 0 g |
Amino acids (19)
| Tryptophan C | 0.14 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine C | 0.86 g |
| Isoleucine C | 0.98 g |
| Leucine C | 1.7 g |
| Lysine C | 1.8 g |
| Methionine C | 0.56 g |
| Cystine C | 0.28 g |
| Phenylalanine C | 0.85 g |
| Tyrosine C | 0.68 g |
| Valine C | 1.1 g |
| Arginine C | 1.4 g |
| Histidine C | 0.68 g |
| Alanine C | 1.3 g |
| Aspartic acid C | 2 g |
| Glutamic acid C | 3.2 g |
| Glycine C | 1.3 g |
| Proline C | 1 g |
| Serine C | 0.85 g |
| Hydroxyproline C | 0.23 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 0.12 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.006 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.006 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.22 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 1.7 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.79 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 1.9 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.011 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.018 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.21 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.004 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (15)
| Beta-carotene C | 22 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 11 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units I | 4 IU |
| Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) I | 0.1 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 6 µg |
| Tocopherol, beta C | 0 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma C | 0 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta C | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, alpha C | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, beta C | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, gamma C | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, delta C | 0 mg |
Sterols (1)
| Phytosterols C | 0 mg |
|---|
Other components (12)
| Water M | 69.5 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Ash M | 3.4 g |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 615 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU C | 42 IU |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 6 µg |
| Betaine C | 10.7 mg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Beef
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pastrami, NFS | 147 | 21.8 g | 0.36 g | 5.8 g |
| Pork, cured, ham, whole, separable lean only, unheated | 147 | 22.3 g | 0.05 g | 5.7 g |
| Corned beef loaf, jellied | 153 | 22.9 g | 0 g | 6.1 g |
| Pork, cured, ham with natural juices, slice, bone-in, separable lean and fat, unheated | 159 | 22.8 g | 0.17 g | 7.4 g |
| Ham, turkey, sliced, extra lean, prepackaged or deli | 134 | 19.6 g | 0.93 g | 5.8 g |
| Pork, cured, ham with natural juices, rump, bone-in, separable lean only, unheated | 122 | 22.7 g | 0.43 g | 3.5 g |
| Ham, ground | 167 | 20.9 g | 0.49 g | 8.4 g |
| Pork, cured, ham, steak, boneless, extra lean, unheated | 122 | 19.6 g | 0 g | 4.3 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in beef?
100 g of beef has 147 kcal. 1 slice, 1 oz (28 g): about 41 kcal. 1 package, 2.5 oz (71 g): about 104 kcal.
Is beef high in protein?
Beef contains 21.8 g of protein per 100 g (44% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 6.1 g in 1 slice, 1 oz (28 g). About 62% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other sausages and luncheon meats, that is among the highest quarter (median 14.5 g).
How many carbs are in beef?
Beef has 0.36 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0.1 g of sugars.
How much fat is in beef?
Beef contains 5.8 g of fat per 100 g, of which 2.7 g is saturated (13% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does beef contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin B12 (78% DV), zinc (45% DV), selenium (32% DV), Niacin (B3) (27% DV) and choline (15% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in beef?
100 g contains 1,078 mg of sodium, 47% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does beef have the same nutrition not specified and raw?
No. Per 100 g, beef, cured, pastrami has 147 kcal, while beef, retail cuts, separable fat, raw has 674 kcal. Processing changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 170204. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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