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Summer sausage vs. Ham — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Summer sausage and Ham

  • Summer sausage has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, and Calcium, however, Ham has more Vitamin B1, Selenium, and Vitamin B6.
  • Summer sausage's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 45% more.
  • Ham is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Sausage, summer, pork and beef, sticks, with cheddar cheese 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.
Contains more Calcium +912.5%
Contains more Iron +52.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.1%
Contains more Potassium +39.3%
Contains less Sodium -18.9%
Contains more Zinc +28%
Contains more Copper +12.9%
Contains more Manganese +68.8%
Contains more Selenium +160%
Equal in Magnesium - 14
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 85% 10% 77% 19% 194% 62% 24% 5% 41%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 56% 10% 85% 26% 157% 79% 27% 8% 107%
Contains more Calcium +912.5%
Contains more Iron +52.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.1%
Contains more Potassium +39.3%
Contains less Sodium -18.9%
Contains more Zinc +28%
Contains more Copper +12.9%
Contains more Manganese +68.8%
Contains more Selenium +160%
Equal in Magnesium - 14

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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Ham
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +88.6%
Contains more Folate +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +166.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +202.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +26.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +38.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +207.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 45% 0% 9% 0% 63% 37% 55% 46% 30% 6% 217% 0%
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 B5 +88.6%
Contains more Folate +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +166.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +202.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +26.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +38.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +207.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +585.5%
Contains more Carbs +21.3%
Contains more Water +86.9%
Equal in Protein - 20.93
Equal in Other - 4.37
19% 38% 2% 36% 5%
Protein: 19.43 g
Fats: 37.91 g
Carbs: 1.82 g
Water: 36.2 g
Other: 4.64 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 Fats +585.5%
Contains more Carbs +21.3%
Contains more Water +86.9%
Equal in Protein - 20.93
Equal in Other - 4.37

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +422.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +459.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.7%
39% 50% 11%
Saturated Fat: 10.47 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 13.68 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.02 g
36% 53% 11%
Saturated Fat: 1.81 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.62 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.54 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +422.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +459.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Summer sausage Ham Opinion
Net carbs 1.62g 1.5g Summer sausage
Protein 19.43g 20.93g Ham
Fats 37.91g 5.53g Summer sausage
Carbs 1.82g 1.5g Summer sausage
Calories 426kcal 145kcal Summer sausage
Sugar 0.12g 0g Ham
Fiber 0.2g 0g Summer sausage
Calcium 81mg 8mg Summer sausage
Iron 2.26mg 1.48mg Summer sausage
Magnesium 13mg 14mg Ham
Phosphorus 178mg 196mg Ham
Potassium 206mg 287mg Ham
Sodium 1483mg 1203mg Ham
Zinc 2.25mg 2.88mg Ham
Copper 0.07mg 0.079mg Ham
Manganese 0.032mg 0.054mg Ham
Selenium 7.5µg 19.5µg Ham
Vitamin A 749IU 0IU Summer sausage
Vitamin A RAE 225µg 0µg Summer sausage
Vitamin E 0.25mg Ham
Vitamin D 12IU 32IU Ham
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0.8µg Ham
Vitamin B1 0.249mg 0.754mg Ham
Vitamin B2 0.16mg 0.202mg Ham
Vitamin B3 2.9mg 4.023mg Ham
Vitamin B5 0.76mg 0.403mg Summer sausage
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.4mg Ham
Folate 7µg 3µg Summer sausage
Vitamin B12 1.73µg 0.65µg Summer sausage
Tryptophan 0.15mg 0.251mg Ham
Threonine 0.54mg 0.931mg Ham
Isoleucine 0.62mg 0.918mg Ham
Leucine 1.1mg 1.661mg Ham
Lysine 1.16mg 1.775mg Ham
Methionine 0.36mg 0.553mg Ham
Phenylalanine 0.56mg 0.904mg Ham
Valine 0.69mg 0.908mg Ham
Histidine 0.47mg 0.75mg Ham
Cholesterol 89mg 53mg Ham
Saturated Fat 10.47g 1.81g Ham
Monounsaturated Fat 13.68g 2.62g Summer sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 3.02g 0.54g Summer sausage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Summer sausage 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
42%
Summer sausage
45%
Ham
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Summer sausage
55%
Ham

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Summer sausage
Summer sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Summer sausage
Summer sausage is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ham
Ham is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ham
Ham contains less Sodium (difference - 280mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ham
Ham is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ham
Ham is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.66g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ham
Ham is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Summer sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174599/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.