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Pastrami nutrition facts
A typical portion of pastrami (2 slices; 57 g, turkey) has 80 calories and 9g of protein (USDA FoodData Central). USDA lists 3 descriptions of it: per 100 g they range from 115 calories (made from any kind of meat, reduced fat) to 147 (nFS).
Nutrition Facts
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. Protein % DV here is not corrected for protein quality.
USDA values per 100 g for Pastrami, turkey, scaled to the portion. Check the USDA record.
- Protein per 100 g
- 16.3g
- more than 65% of 8,218 USDA reference foods
- Calories per 100 g
- 139
- more than 39% of reference foods
- Sodium per 100 g
- 1,123mg
- more than 96% of reference foods
2 slices weighs 57 g in USDA's record for Pastrami, turkey (FDC 172927).
Where the calories come from: 10% carbohydrate, 42% fat and 48% protein (4 calories a gram of protein or carbohydrate, 9 of fat).
Also rich in
- Selenium9.2 µg in 2 slices (57 g), 17% of the Daily Value
- Niacin2.0 mg in 2 slices (57 g), 13% of the Daily Value
- Zinc1.2 mg in 2 slices (57 g), 11% of the Daily Value
- Riboflavin0.1 mg in 2 slices (57 g), 11% of the Daily Value
Source: USDA FoodData Central (FDC 172927), every nutrient the record reports; FDA Daily Values, 21 CFR 101.9.
Every form of pastrami USDA describes
Not further specified has the most calories per 100 g (147); the fewest: Made from any kind of meat… (115)
| USDA description | Calories | Protein | Fat | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pastrami, turkey | 139 | 16.3 g | 6.2 g | 1,123 mg |
| Pastrami, NFS | 147 | 21.8 g | 5.8 g | 1,078 mg |
| Pastrami, made from any kind of meat, reduced fat | 115 | 18.6 g | 3.7 g | 853 mg |
Every nutrient in this record (88)
The portion is 2 slices (57 g); % DV is for that portion.
Energy, macronutrients and sugars (13)
| Nutrient | Per portion | Per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 9.29 g | 16.3 g | 19% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 3.54 g | 6.21 g | 5% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 1.90 g | 3.34 g | 1% |
| Ash | 2.27 g | 3.98 g | |
| Energy | 79.2 kcal | 139 kcal | |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 g | 0 g | |
| Water | 40.9 g | 71.7 g | |
| Total Sugars | 1.90 g | 3.34 g | |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0.057 g | 0.10 g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 38.8 mg | 68.0 mg | 13% |
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.80 g | 1.40 g | 4% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 1.10 g | 1.93 g | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.81 g | 1.42 g |
Minerals (10)
| Nutrient | Per portion | Per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 6.27 mg | 11.0 mg | 0% |
| Iron, Fe | 2.39 mg | 4.20 mg | 13% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 7.98 mg | 14.0 mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus, P | 114 mg | 200 mg | 9% |
| Potassium, K | 197 mg | 345 mg | 4% |
| Sodium, Na | 640 mg | 1,123 mg | 28% |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.23 mg | 2.16 mg | 11% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.029 mg | 0.050 mg | 3% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.0074 mg | 0.013 mg | 0% |
| Selenium, Se | 9.18 µg | 16.1 µg | 17% |
Vitamins (26)
| Nutrient | Per portion | Per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retinol | 2.28 µg | 4.00 µg | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 2.28 µg | 4.00 µg | 0% |
| Carotene, beta | 3.99 µg | 7.00 µg | |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 µg | 0 µg | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.13 mg | 0.22 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) | 0.11 µg | 0.20 µg | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.11 µg | 0.20 µg | 1% |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 0 µg | 0 µg | |
| Lycopene | 0 µg | 0 µg | |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 0 µg | 0 µg | |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 4.62 mg | 8.10 mg | 5% |
| Thiamin | 0.031 mg | 0.055 mg | 3% |
| Riboflavin | 0.14 mg | 0.25 mg | 11% |
| Niacin | 2.01 mg | 3.53 mg | 13% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.33 mg | 0.58 mg | |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.15 mg | 0.27 mg | 9% |
| Folate, total | 2.85 µg | 5.00 µg | |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.14 µg | 0.24 µg | 6% |
| Choline, total | 38.0 mg | 66.7 mg | 7% |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 0 µg | 0 µg | 0% |
| Folic acid | 0 µg | 0 µg | |
| Folate, food | 2.85 µg | 5.00 µg | |
| Folate, DFE | 2.85 µg | 5.00 µg | 1% |
| Betaine | 3.36 mg | 5.90 mg | |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 mg | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 µg | 0 µg |
Amino acids (18)
| Nutrient | Per portion | Per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tryptophan | 0.12 g | 0.20 g | |
| Threonine | 0.45 g | 0.80 g | |
| Isoleucine | 0.52 g | 0.92 g | |
| Leucine | 0.81 g | 1.42 g | |
| Lysine | 0.95 g | 1.66 g | |
| Methionine | 0.29 g | 0.51 g | |
| Cystine | 0.12 g | 0.21 g | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.41 g | 0.71 g | |
| Tyrosine | 0.40 g | 0.69 g | |
| Valine | 0.54 g | 0.95 g | |
| Arginine | 0.74 g | 1.29 g | |
| Histidine | 0.31 g | 0.55 g | |
| Alanine | 0.66 g | 1.17 g | |
| Aspartic acid | 1.00 g | 1.76 g | |
| Glutamic acid | 1.66 g | 2.92 g | |
| Glycine | 0.63 g | 1.10 g | |
| Proline | 0.48 g | 0.85 g | |
| Serine | 0.46 g | 0.81 g |
Fatty acids (19)
| Nutrient | Per portion | Per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| SFA 4:0 | 0 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 6:0 | 0 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 8:0 | 0 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 10:0 | 0 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 12:0 | 0.0057 g | 0.010 g | |
| SFA 14:0 | 0.023 g | 0.040 g | |
| SFA 16:0 | 0.63 g | 1.11 g | |
| SFA 18:0 | 0.26 g | 0.45 g | |
| MUFA 18:1 | 0.95 g | 1.66 g | |
| PUFA 18:2 | 0.75 g | 1.32 g | |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.040 g | 0.070 g | |
| PUFA 20:4 | 0.068 g | 0.12 g | |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | 0.011 g | 0.020 g | |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.19 g | 0.34 g | |
| PUFA 18:4 | 0 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.0057 g | 0.010 g | |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) | 0 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0.0057 g | 0.010 g | |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) | 0.011 g | 0.020 g |
Source: USDA FoodData Central, FDC 172927: every value the record reports, per 100 g as USDA gives it and scaled to the portion; Daily Values: 21 CFR 101.9.
Source: USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy, Foundation Foods and Survey foods), April 30, 2026 release.
Questions
How many calories are in pastrami?
80 in 2 slices (57 g) of turkey; 115 to 147 per 100 g across USDA's descriptions.
How much protein is in pastrami?
9g in 2 slices; 16.3 g per 100 g.
How much sodium is in pastrami?
640mg in 2 slices; 1,123 mg per 100 g. Salt added in cooking changes it: USDA lists salted and unsalted forms separately where it measured both.
Sources for this page
- USDA FoodData Central
- the food and product records, April 30, 2026 release. fdc.nal.usda.gov
- FoodData Central documentation
- what each data type is and how branded records are submitted. fdc.nal.usda.gov
- USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies
- the survey foods and their portions. ars.usda.gov
- 21 CFR 101.9, Nutrition labeling of food
- the label format, rounding and Daily Values. ecfr.gov
- FDA, How to Understand and Use the Nutrition Facts Label
- the 5% and 20% Daily Value rule. fda.gov