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Turkey ham vs. Veal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Turkey ham and Veal

  • Turkey ham has more Selenium, Vitamin B1, and Phosphorus, while Veal has more Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, and Zinc.
  • Turkey ham covers your daily need of Selenium 45% more than Veal.
  • Turkey ham contains 11 times more Sodium than Veal. While Turkey ham contains 909mg of Sodium, Veal contains only 83mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison USDA Commodity, turkey ham, dark meat, smoked, frozen and Veal, ground, cooked, broiled.

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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 Phosphorus +33.2%
Contains more Selenium +178.8%
Contains more Calcium +142.9%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Potassium +33.2%
Contains less Sodium -90.9%
Contains more Zinc +84.3%
Equal in Iron - 0.99
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 38% 12% 124% 23% 119% 58% 0% 0% 209%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 38% 18% 93% 30% 11% 106% 35% 5% 75%
Contains more Phosphorus +33.2%
Contains more Selenium +178.8%
Contains more Calcium +142.9%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Potassium +33.2%
Contains less Sodium -90.9%
Contains more Zinc +84.3%
Equal in Iron - 0.99

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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Veal
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +228.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +94.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +550%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +58.8%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.27
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 0% 0% 0% 58% 63% 78% 0% 14% 0% 100% 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% 3% 0% 0% 18% 63% 151% 70% 90% 9% 159% 3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +228.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +94.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +550%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +58.8%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.27

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +10.1%
Contains more Other +138.5%
Contains more Protein +49.6%
Contains more Fats +89%
Equal in Water - 66.76
16% 4% 3% 74% 3%
Protein: 16.3 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 3.1 g
Water: 73.5 g
Other: 3.1 g
24% 8% 67%
Protein: 24.38 g
Fats: 7.56 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.76 g
Other: 1.3 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +10.1%
Contains more Other +138.5%
Contains more Protein +49.6%
Contains more Fats +89%
Equal in Water - 66.76

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -60.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +58.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +112.4%
35% 39% 26%
Saturated Fat: 1.2 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.337 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.873 g
47% 44% 9%
Saturated Fat: 3.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.55 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -60.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +58.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +112.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey ham Veal Opinion
Net carbs 3.1g 0g Turkey ham
Protein 16.3g 24.38g Veal
Fats 4g 7.56g Veal
Carbs 3.1g 0g Turkey ham
Calories 118kcal 172kcal Veal
Sugar 1.2g 0g Veal
Calcium 7mg 17mg Veal
Iron 1mg 0.99mg Turkey ham
Magnesium 16mg 24mg Veal
Phosphorus 289mg 217mg Turkey ham
Potassium 253mg 337mg Veal
Sodium 909mg 83mg Veal
Zinc 2.1mg 3.87mg Veal
Copper 0.103mg Veal
Manganese 0.035mg Veal
Selenium 38.2µg 13.7µg Turkey ham
Vitamin A 53IU 0IU Turkey ham
Vitamin A RAE 16µg 0µg Turkey ham
Vitamin E 0.15mg Veal
Vitamin B1 0.23mg 0.07mg Turkey ham
Vitamin B2 0.27mg 0.27mg
Vitamin B3 4.12mg 8.03mg Veal
Vitamin B5 1.16mg Veal
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.39mg Veal
Folate 11µg Veal
Vitamin B12 0.8µg 1.27µg Veal
Vitamin K 1.2µg Veal
Tryptophan 0.247mg Veal
Threonine 1.065mg Veal
Isoleucine 1.201mg Veal
Leucine 1.94mg Veal
Lysine 2.009mg Veal
Methionine 0.569mg Veal
Phenylalanine 0.984mg Veal
Valine 1.347mg Veal
Histidine 0.885mg Veal
Cholesterol 64mg 103mg Turkey ham
Saturated Fat 1.2g 3.04g Turkey ham
Monounsaturated Fat 1.337g 2.84g Veal
Polyunsaturated fat 0.873g 0.55g Turkey ham

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey ham Veal
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
26%
Turkey ham
47%
Veal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Turkey ham
41%
Veal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Veal
Veal is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Veal
Veal contains less Sodium (difference - 826mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Veal
Veal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.84g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Veal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175291/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.