Ham vs. Turkey ham — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Ham and Turkey ham
- Ham has more Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Iron, and Monounsaturated Fat, however, Turkey ham has more Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B2.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 from Ham is 44% higher.
- Turkey ham has 7 times less Vitamin B6 than Ham. Ham has 0.4mg of Vitamin B6, while Turkey ham has 0.06mg.
- Turkey ham is lower in Sodium.
Food types used in this article are Pork, cured, ham, boneless, extra lean (approximately 5% fat), roasted and USDA Commodity, turkey ham, dark meat, smoked, frozen.
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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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Calcium
+14.3%
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Iron
+48%
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Potassium
+13.4%
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Zinc
+37.1%
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Magnesium
+14.3%
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Phosphorus
+47.4%
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Sodium
-24.4%
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Selenium
+95.9%
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Calcium
+14.3%
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Iron
+48%
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Potassium
+13.4%
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Zinc
+37.1%
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Magnesium
+14.3%
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Phosphorus
+47.4%
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Sodium
-24.4%
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Selenium
+95.9%
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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Vitamin B1
+227.8%
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Vitamin B6
+566.7%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+33.7%
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Vitamin B12
+23.1%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.12
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Vitamin B1
+227.8%
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Vitamin B6
+566.7%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+33.7%
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Vitamin B12
+23.1%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.12
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+28.4%
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Fats
+38.3%
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+41%
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Carbs
+106.7%
Equal in Water - 73.5
Protein:
20.93 g
Fats:
5.53 g
Carbs:
1.5 g
Water:
67.67 g
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4.37 g
Protein:
16.3 g
Fats:
4 g
Carbs:
3.1 g
Water:
73.5 g
Other:
3.1 g
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Protein
+28.4%
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Fats
+38.3%
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+41%
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Carbs
+106.7%
Equal in Water - 73.5
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+96%
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Saturated Fat
-33.7%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+61.7%
Saturated Fat:
1.81 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
2.62 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.54 g
Saturated Fat:
1.2 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
1.337 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.873 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+96%
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Saturated Fat
-33.7%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+61.7%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 1.5g | 3.1g |
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| Protein | 20.93g | 16.3g |
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| Fats | 5.53g | 4g |
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| Carbs | 1.5g | 3.1g |
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| Calories | 145kcal | 118kcal |
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| Sugar | 0g | 1.2g |
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| Calcium | 8mg | 7mg |
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| Iron | 1.48mg | 1mg |
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| Magnesium | 14mg | 16mg |
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| Phosphorus | 196mg | 289mg |
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| Potassium | 287mg | 253mg |
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| Sodium | 1203mg | 909mg |
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| Zinc | 2.88mg | 2.1mg |
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| Copper | 0.079mg |
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| Manganese | 0.054mg |
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| Selenium | 19.5µg | 38.2µg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 53IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 16µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.25mg |
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| Vitamin D | 32IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.8µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.754mg | 0.23mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.202mg | 0.27mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.023mg | 4.12mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.403mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.4mg | 0.06mg |
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| Folate | 3µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.65µg | 0.8µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.251mg |
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| Threonine | 0.931mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.918mg |
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| Leucine | 1.661mg |
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| Lysine | 1.775mg |
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| Methionine | 0.553mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.904mg |
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| Valine | 0.908mg |
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| Histidine | 0.75mg |
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| Cholesterol | 53mg | 64mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.81g | 1.2g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.62g | 1.337g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.54g | 0.873g |
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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%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
58%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey ham contains less Sodium (difference - 294mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey ham is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.61g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey ham is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey ham is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ham is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ham is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ham is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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