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Ham vs. Ground turkey — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Ham and Ground turkey

  • Ham has more Vitamin B1, however, Ground turkey is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, and Copper.
  • Ham covers your daily Vitamin B1 needs 56% more than Ground turkey.
  • Ground turkey has 15 times less Sodium than Ham. Ham has 1203mg of Sodium, while Ground turkey has 78mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Pork, cured, ham, boneless, extra lean (approximately 5% fat), roasted and Ground turkey, cooked.

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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.
Contains more Manganese +390.9%
Contains more Calcium +250%
Contains more Magnesium +114.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +29.6%
Contains less Sodium -93.5%
Contains more Copper +91.1%
Contains more Selenium +59.5%
Equal in Iron - 1.52
Equal in Potassium - 294
Equal in Zinc - 3.11
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 56% 10% 85% 26% 157% 79% 27% 8% 107%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 57% 22% 109% 26% 11% 85% 51% 2% 170%
Contains more Manganese +390.9%
Contains more Calcium +250%
Contains more Magnesium +114.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +29.6%
Contains less Sodium -93.5%
Contains more Copper +91.1%
Contains more Selenium +59.5%
Equal in Iron - 1.52
Equal in Potassium - 294
Equal in Zinc - 3.11

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.
Ham
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Contains more Vitamin E +127.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +879.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +116.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +196%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +58.3%
Contains more Folate +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +106.2%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.211
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 3% 6% 0% 20% 49% 164% 72% 147% 6% 168% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +127.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +879.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +116.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +196%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +58.3%
Contains more Folate +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +106.2%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.211

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +2631.3%
Contains more Protein +30.8%
Contains more Fats +88.1%
Equal in Water - 62.07
21% 6% 68% 4%
Protein: 20.93 g
Fats: 5.53 g
Carbs: 1.5 g
Water: 67.67 g
Other: 4.37 g
27% 10% 62%
Protein: 27.37 g
Fats: 10.4 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.07 g
Other: 0.16 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +2631.3%
Contains more Protein +30.8%
Contains more Fats +88.1%
Equal in Water - 62.07

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -32.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +32%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +440.2%
36% 53% 11%
Saturated Fat: 1.81 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.62 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.54 g
30% 38% 32%
Saturated Fat: 2.669 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.458 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.917 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -32.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +32%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +440.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ham Ground turkey Opinion
Net carbs 1.5g 0g Ham
Protein 20.93g 27.37g Ground turkey
Fats 5.53g 10.4g Ground turkey
Carbs 1.5g 0g Ham
Calories 145kcal 203kcal Ground turkey
Calcium 8mg 28mg Ground turkey
Iron 1.48mg 1.52mg Ground turkey
Magnesium 14mg 30mg Ground turkey
Phosphorus 196mg 254mg Ground turkey
Potassium 287mg 294mg Ground turkey
Sodium 1203mg 78mg Ground turkey
Zinc 2.88mg 3.11mg Ground turkey
Copper 0.079mg 0.151mg Ground turkey
Manganese 0.054mg 0.011mg Ham
Selenium 19.5µg 31.1µg Ground turkey
Vitamin A 0IU 79IU Ground turkey
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 24µg Ground turkey
Vitamin E 0.25mg 0.11mg Ham
Vitamin D 32IU 8IU Ham
Vitamin D 0.8µg 0.2µg Ham
Vitamin B1 0.754mg 0.077mg Ham
Vitamin B2 0.202mg 0.211mg Ground turkey
Vitamin B3 4.023mg 8.724mg Ground turkey
Vitamin B5 0.403mg 1.193mg Ground turkey
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.633mg Ground turkey
Folate 3µg 7µg Ground turkey
Vitamin B12 0.65µg 1.34µg Ground turkey
Tryptophan 0.251mg 0.312mg Ground turkey
Threonine 0.931mg 1.258mg Ground turkey
Isoleucine 0.918mg 1.227mg Ground turkey
Leucine 1.661mg 2.262mg Ground turkey
Lysine 1.775mg 2.452mg Ground turkey
Methionine 0.553mg 0.806mg Ground turkey
Phenylalanine 0.904mg 1.068mg Ground turkey
Valine 0.908mg 1.27mg Ground turkey
Histidine 0.75mg 0.811mg Ground turkey
Cholesterol 53mg 93mg Ham
Trans Fat 0.134g Ham
Saturated Fat 1.81g 2.669g Ham
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.009g Ground turkey
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g Ground turkey
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.012g Ground turkey
Monounsaturated Fat 2.62g 3.458g Ground turkey
Polyunsaturated fat 0.54g 2.917g Ground turkey
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.019g Ground turkey
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.508g Ground turkey
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Ground turkey
Omega-3 - ALA 0.136g Ground turkey
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Ground turkey
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g Ground turkey

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ham Ground turkey
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
45%
Ham
53%
Ground turkey
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Ham
54%
Ground turkey

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ham
Ham is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ham
Ham is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.859g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground turkey
Ground turkey contains less Sodium (difference - 1125mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Ground turkey
Ground turkey is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ground turkey
Ground turkey is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ground turkey
Ground turkey is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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. Ham - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167871/nutrients
  2. Ground turkey - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171506/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.