Pastrami, NFS: Nutrition Facts
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Pastrami, NFS contains 147 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 slice, NFS (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 cold cuts and cured meats on FoodFactly, where the median is 200 kcal per 100 g across 43 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 the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 147 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 5.8 g | 7% |
| Saturated fat C | 2.7 g | 13% |
| Cholesterol C | 68 mg | 23% |
| Sodium C | 1,080 mg | 47% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 0.36 g | 0.1% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars C | 0.1 g | |
| Protein C | 21.8 g | 44% |
| Vitamin A C | 2 µg | 0.2% |
| Vitamin C C | 0.3 mg | 0.3% |
| Vitamin D C | 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) C | 4.3 mg | 27% |
| 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 C | 10 mg | 0.8% |
| Iron C | 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% |
| Selenium C | 17.7 µg | 32% |
% 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 cold cuts and cured meats (median 18.2 g)
- Sugars0.1 gbelow the median for cold cuts and cured meats (median 0.26 g)
- Fat5.8 gbelow the median for cold cuts and cured meats (median 11.3 g)
- Saturated fat2.7 gbelow the median for cold cuts and cured meats (median 3.5 g)
- Sodium1,080 mgabove the median for cold cuts and cured meats (median 1,040 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 |
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 (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 22 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 11 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 6 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 69.5 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 6 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Pastrami
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pastrami, turkey | 139 | 16.3 g | 3.3 g | 6.2 g |
| Pastrami, beef, 98% fat-free | 95 | 19.6 g | 1.5 g | 1.2 g |
| Pastrami, made from any kind of meat, reduced fat | 115 | 18.6 g | 0.64 g | 3.7 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beef, cured, pastrami | 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 pastrami?
100 g of pastrami has 147 kcal. 1 slice, NFS (28 g): about 41 kcal. Guideline amount on regular sandwich (56 g): about 82 kcal. Guideline amount on large sandwich (84 g): about 123 kcal.
Is pastrami high in protein?
Pastrami contains 21.8 g of protein per 100 g (44% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 6.1 g in 1 slice, NFS (28 g). About 62% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other cold cuts and cured meats, that is among the highest quarter (median 18.2 g).
How many carbs are in pastrami?
Pastrami 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 pastrami?
Pastrami 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 pastrami 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 pastrami?
100 g contains 1,080 mg of sodium, 47% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. 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: FNDDS (Survey), record 2706183. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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