Pastrami, turkey
FDC 172927slices (57 g)
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Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Density 42 · +20 vs Sausage & deli meats medianTurkey pastrami scores 42 of 100, a Fair rating that ranks it 7th of 60 in the Sausage & deli meats category, comfortably above the group's median of 22. Protein leads its macronutrient profile, and 100 g supplies 33% of the Daily Value for protein along with 23% for iron, strong figures for a lean deli meat at 139 calories per 100 g.
Sliced thin, it's a sandwich staple, layered with mustard or on rye the way beef pastrami is traditionally served. A 57 g portion of slices is a typical sandwich fill, but deli meats like this are cured, and this one carries 1120 mg of sodium per 100 g, a figure worth weighing for anyone managing salt intake closely.
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Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 139 kcal | 7% |
| Total fat | 6.2 g | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 1.4 g | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 68 mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 1120 mg | 49% |
| Carbohydrate | 3.3 g | 1% |
| Dietary fiber | 0.1 g | 0% |
| Sugars | 3.3 g | |
| Protein | 16 g | 33% |
| Potassium | 345 mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 11 mg | 1% |
| Iron | 4.2 mg | 23% |
| Magnesium | 14 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 8.1 mg | 9% |
| Vitamin A | 4 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.22 mg | 1% |
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 79 kcal | 4% |
| Total fat | 3.5 g | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 0.8 g | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 39 mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 638 mg | 28% |
| Carbohydrate | 1.9 g | 1% |
| Dietary fiber | 0.06 g | 0% |
| Sugars | 1.9 g | |
| Protein | 9.3 g | 19% |
| Potassium | 197 mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 6.3 mg | 0% |
| Iron | 2.4 mg | 13% |
| Magnesium | 8 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 4.6 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 2.3 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.13 mg | 1% |
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FDC 172927Original 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.
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Versus the sausage & deli meats median
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In the kitchen and how to use it
Turkey pastrami is thinly sliced, seasoned and smoked turkey breast styled after traditional beef pastrami, coated in a peppery, coriander-forward spice crust. It's typically served cold in deli sandwiches, piled on rye with mustard, layered into a Reuben-style sandwich with sauerkraut and Swiss, or added to wraps and salads as a leaner alternative to beef pastrami. It can also be warmed briefly in a skillet for a hot sandwich, though it's more commonly eaten straight from the cold cuts drawer.
Keep sliced turkey pastrami tightly wrapped or in its sealed deli packaging in the refrigerator, and use it within the timeframe on the label, since sliced deli meat loses freshness faster than a whole roast once the package is opened. At 139 calories and 16.3g protein per 100g, with protein at about 33% DV, a few slices add lean protein to a sandwich without much fat, just 6.21g per 100g; it also carries iron at 23% DV per 100g and 3.34g sugar from the cure, with 3.34g carbohydrate overall. Sodium is high at 1120mg per 100g, typical of cured deli meats, worth factoring in when pairing it with other salty ingredients like pickles or mustard, and it carries essentially no fiber at 0.1g per 100g.
Frequently asked questions about pastrami, turkey
How many calories are in turkey pastrami?
139 calories per 100g, or about 79 calories per 57g serving of slices.
Is turkey pastrami a good source of protein?
Yes, it provides about 33% DV protein per 100g.
How much sodium does turkey pastrami have?
It's high in sodium at 1120mg per 100g, typical of cured, smoked deli meats.