Pastrami Nutrition Facts

FoodData Central Updated 6 April 2026

One slice of pastrami contains 54.1 calories, 11.2g protein, 0.9g carbs, and 0.7g fat. Pastrami is listed in the protein foods category that is low in calories. It is a good source of protein and an excellent source of vitamin C.

54.1

cal

0.9g

carbs

11.2g

protein

amino acids ↓

0.7g

fat

0g

fiber

0g

sugar

Vitamins in Pastrami

Per Serving 6 slices ~57g

Vitamin C
19.7mg
22%
Vitamin B6
0.1mg
6%
Thiamin (B1)
0.06mg
5%
Niacin (B3)
2.89mg
18%
Folate
3.99mcg
<1%

Minerals in Pastrami

Per Serving 6 slices ~57g

Calcium
5.13mg
<1%
Iron
1.58mg
9%
Magnesium
10.3mg
2%
Phosphorus
85.5mg
7%
Potassium
130mg
3%
Sodium
576mg
25%
Zinc
2.43mg
22%
Selenium
5.93mcg
11%
Copper
0.05mg
5%
Manganese
5.7mcg
<1%

Amino Acids in Pastrami

Protein breakdown per serving 6 slices (57g), from the USDA record for this food.

Incomplete protein

Limiting amino acid: Valine — 99% of the FAO/WHO adult reference pattern per gram of protein.

Essential Amino Acids Per serving 6 slices (57g) Per 100g % of Protein
Histidine 313mg 549mg 2.8%
Isoleucine 425mg 745mg 3.8%
Leucine 722mg 1266mg 6.5%
Lysine 754mg 1322mg 6.7%
Methionine 228mg 400mg 2%
Phenylalanine 354mg 621mg 3.2%
Threonine 371mg 651mg 3.3%
Tryptophan 89mg 157mg 0.8%
Valine 433mg 759mg 3.9%
Other Amino Acids Per serving 6 slices (57g) Per 100g % of Protein
Alanine 708mg 1242mg 6.3%
Arginine 607mg 1065mg 5.4%
Aspartic Acid 963mg 1689mg 8.6%
Cystine 126mg 221mg 1.1%
Glutamic Acid 1601mg 2809mg 14.3%
Glycine 821mg 1440mg 7.3%
Proline 708mg 1242mg 6.3%
Serine 396mg 695mg 3.5%
Tyrosine 321mg 563mg 2.9%

Protein quality is scored against the FAO/WHO/UNU 2007 adult indispensable amino acid reference pattern. The FDA publishes no Daily Values for individual amino acids, so the share of total protein is shown instead.

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