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Beef Liver vs. Ham — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Beef Liver and Ham

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Copper, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, Iron, Folate, and Choline in Beef Liver is higher than in Ham.
  • Beef Liver covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 2914% more than Ham.
  • Ham contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Beef, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised and Pork, cured, ham, boneless, extra lean (approximately 5% fat), roasted.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Ham
Contains more Iron +341.9%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +153.6%
Contains more Potassium +22.6%
Contains less Sodium -93.4%
Contains more Zinc +84%
Contains more Copper +17979.7%
Contains more Manganese +559.3%
Contains more Selenium +85.1%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 246% 15% 213% 32% 11% 145% 4761% 47% 197%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 56% 10% 85% 26% 157% 79% 27% 8% 107%
Contains more Iron +341.9%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +153.6%
Contains more Potassium +22.6%
Contains less Sodium -93.4%
Contains more Zinc +84%
Contains more Copper +17979.7%
Contains more Manganese +559.3%
Contains more Selenium +85.1%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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1
Ham
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +104%
Contains more Vitamin D +50%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1595.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +335.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1664.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +154.3%
Contains more Folate +8333.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +10758.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +288.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1903% 11% 36% 7% 49% 791% 329% 427% 235% 190% 8823% 9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 24% 0% 189% 47% 76% 25% 93% 3% 82% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +104%
Contains more Vitamin D +50%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1595.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +335.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1664.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +154.3%
Contains more Folate +8333.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +10758.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +288.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Ham
Contains more Protein +38.9%
Contains more Carbs +242%
Contains more Water +15.1%
Contains more Other +154.1%
Equal in Fats - 5.53
29% 5% 5% 59% 2%
Protein: 29.08 g
Fats: 5.26 g
Carbs: 5.13 g
Water: 58.81 g
Other: 1.72 g
21% 6% 68% 4%
Protein: 20.93 g
Fats: 5.53 g
Carbs: 1.5 g
Water: 67.67 g
Other: 4.37 g
Contains more Protein +38.9%
Contains more Carbs +242%
Contains more Water +15.1%
Contains more Other +154.1%
Equal in Fats - 5.53

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Ham
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +105.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -38.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +133.1%
57% 22% 21%
Saturated Fat: 2.947 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.109 g
36% 53% 11%
Saturated Fat: 1.81 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.62 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.54 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +105.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -38.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +133.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Beef Liver Ham
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef Liver Ham Opinion
Net carbs 5.13g 1.5g Beef Liver
Protein 29.08g 20.93g Beef Liver
Fats 5.26g 5.53g Ham
Carbs 5.13g 1.5g Beef Liver
Calories 191kcal 145kcal Beef Liver
Calcium 6mg 8mg Ham
Iron 6.54mg 1.48mg Beef Liver
Magnesium 21mg 14mg Beef Liver
Phosphorus 497mg 196mg Beef Liver
Potassium 352mg 287mg Beef Liver
Sodium 79mg 1203mg Beef Liver
Zinc 5.3mg 2.88mg Beef Liver
Copper 14.283mg 0.079mg Beef Liver
Manganese 0.356mg 0.054mg Beef Liver
Selenium 36.1µg 19.5µg Beef Liver
Vitamin A 31714IU 0IU Beef Liver
Vitamin A RAE 9442µg 0µg Beef Liver
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0.25mg Beef Liver
Vitamin D 49IU 32IU Beef Liver
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0.8µg Beef Liver
Vitamin C 1.9mg 0mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B1 0.194mg 0.754mg Ham
Vitamin B2 3.425mg 0.202mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B3 17.525mg 4.023mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B5 7.11mg 0.403mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B6 1.017mg 0.4mg Beef Liver
Folate 253µg 3µg Beef Liver
Vitamin B12 70.58µg 0.65µg Beef Liver
Vitamin K 3.3µg 0µg Beef Liver
Tryptophan 0.368mg 0.251mg Beef Liver
Threonine 1.215mg 0.931mg Beef Liver
Isoleucine 1.352mg 0.918mg Beef Liver
Leucine 2.67mg 1.661mg Beef Liver
Lysine 2.247mg 1.775mg Beef Liver
Methionine 0.759mg 0.553mg Beef Liver
Phenylalanine 1.515mg 0.904mg Beef Liver
Valine 1.761mg 0.908mg Beef Liver
Histidine 0.879mg 0.75mg Beef Liver
Cholesterol 396mg 53mg Ham
Trans Fat 0.365g Ham
Saturated Fat 2.947g 1.81g Ham
Monounsaturated Fat 1.124g 2.62g Ham
Polyunsaturated fat 1.109g 0.54g Beef Liver
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g Beef Liver
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.659g Beef Liver
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.025g Beef Liver
Omega-3 - ALA 0.017g Beef Liver

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef Liver Ham
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
1067%
Beef Liver
45%
Ham
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
567%
Beef Liver
55%
Ham

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ham
Ham is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 343mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ham
Ham is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.137g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver contains less Sodium (difference - 1124mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Beef Liver - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168626/nutrients
  2. Ham - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167871/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.