American cheese vs. Ham — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between American cheese and ham?
- American cheese is higher in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, and vitamin A, yet ham is higher in vitamin B1, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3.
- American cheese's daily need coverage for calcium is 104% more.
- The amount of saturated fat in ham is lower.
- The glycemic index of ham is lower.
We used Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D and Pork, cured, ham, boneless, extra lean (approximately 5% fat), roasted types in this article.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +85.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +12962.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +227% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +117.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +134.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +71.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +15.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -28% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +31.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +220% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +15.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +130.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +166.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +4926.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +5193.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +640.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +135.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
18.13 g
Fats:
31.79 g
Carbs:
3.7 g
Water:
39.61 g
Other:
6.77 g
Protein:
20.93 g
Fats:
5.53 g
Carbs:
1.5 g
Water:
67.67 g
Other:
4.37 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +474.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +146.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +54.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +15.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +70.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
18.057 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.286 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.81 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.62 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.54 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +214.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +138.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -90% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calcium | 1045mg | 8mg | 104% |
| Saturated fat | 18.057g | 1.81g | 74% |
| Phosphorus | 641mg | 196mg | 64% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.754mg | 62% |
| Fats | 31.79g | 5.53g | 40% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.5µg | 0.65µg | 35% |
| Vitamin A | 250µg | 0µg | 28% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.054mg | 0.4mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.076mg | 4.023mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 1671mg | 1203mg | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 100mg | 53mg | 16% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.236g | 2.62g | 14% |
| Calories | 371kcal | 145kcal | 11% |
| Iron | 0.63mg | 1.48mg | 11% |
| Choline | 36.2mg | 85.1mg | 9% |
| Protein | 18.13g | 20.93g | 6% |
| Potassium | 132mg | 287mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.286g | 0.54g | 5% |
| Copper | 0.046mg | 0.079mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 2.49mg | 2.88mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.8mg | 0.25mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 14mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.234mg | 0.202mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.6µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Selenium | 20.2µg | 19.5µg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.041mg | 0.054mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 0.8µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 23IU | 32IU | 1% |
| Folate | 8µg | 3µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 3.7g | 1.5g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.7g | 1.5g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.26g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.403mg | 0.403mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.144g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.232mg | 0.251mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.772mg | 0.931mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.938mg | 0.918mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.716mg | 1.661mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.516mg | 1.775mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.475mg | 0.553mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.939mg | 0.904mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.187mg | 0.908mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.546mg | 0.75mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.012g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.006g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.137g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.021g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.033g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.79g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
33%
44%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ham is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ham is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ham contains less Sodium (difference - 468mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ham is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.247g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ham is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Ham is cheaper (difference - $1.9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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