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Apple pie vs. Ham — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Apple pie and Ham?

  • Ham is richer than Apple pie in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, and Potassium.
  • Ham's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 52% more.
  • Apple pie has 2 times more Saturated Fat than Ham. While Apple pie has 3.797g of Saturated Fat, Ham has only 1.81g.

We used Pie, apple, commercially prepared, unenriched flour 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.
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Ham
Contains more Calcium +37.5%
Contains less Sodium -77.9%
Contains more Manganese +237%
Contains more Iron +22.3%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +716.7%
Contains more Potassium +341.5%
Contains more Zinc +1700%
Contains more Copper +71.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 46% 5% 11% 6% 35% 5% 16% 24% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 56% 10% 85% 26% 157% 79% 27% 8% 107%
Contains more Calcium +37.5%
Contains less Sodium -77.9%
Contains more Manganese +237%
Contains more Iron +22.3%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +716.7%
Contains more Potassium +341.5%
Contains more Zinc +1700%
Contains more Copper +71.7%

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.
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Ham
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +462.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +27.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +258.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +238.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +952.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +6400%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 0% 0% 11% 34% 37% 22% 8% 9% 3% 2% 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 C +∞%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +462.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +27.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +258.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +238.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +952.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +6400%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Ham
Contains more Fats +98.9%
Contains more Carbs +2166.7%
Contains more Protein +1001.6%
Contains more Water +29.6%
Contains more Other +385.6%
2% 11% 34% 52%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 34 g
Water: 52.2 g
Other: 0.9 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 +98.9%
Contains more Carbs +2166.7%
Contains more Protein +1001.6%
Contains more Water +29.6%
Contains more Other +385.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Ham
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +67.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +307%
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.3%
37% 42% 21%
Saturated Fat: 3.797 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.388 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.198 g
36% 53% 11%
Saturated Fat: 1.81 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.62 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.54 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +67.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +307%
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Apple pie Ham Opinion
Net carbs 32.4g 1.5g Apple pie
Protein 1.9g 20.93g Ham
Fats 11g 5.53g Apple pie
Carbs 34g 1.5g Apple pie
Calories 237kcal 145kcal Apple pie
Fiber 1.6g 0g Apple pie
Calcium 11mg 8mg Apple pie
Iron 1.21mg 1.48mg Ham
Magnesium 7mg 14mg Ham
Phosphorus 24mg 196mg Ham
Potassium 65mg 287mg Ham
Sodium 266mg 1203mg Apple pie
Zinc 0.16mg 2.88mg Ham
Copper 0.046mg 0.079mg Ham
Manganese 0.182mg 0.054mg Apple pie
Selenium 19.5µg Ham
Vitamin A 124IU 0IU Apple pie
Vitamin A RAE 29µg 0µg Apple pie
Vitamin E 0.25mg Ham
Vitamin D 32IU Ham
Vitamin D 0.8µg Ham
Vitamin C 3.2mg 0mg Apple pie
Vitamin B1 0.134mg 0.754mg Ham
Vitamin B2 0.158mg 0.202mg Ham
Vitamin B3 1.123mg 4.023mg Ham
Vitamin B5 0.119mg 0.403mg Ham
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.4mg Ham
Folate 4µg 3µg Apple pie
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.65µg Ham
Tryptophan 0.026mg 0.251mg Ham
Threonine 0.054mg 0.931mg Ham
Isoleucine 0.073mg 0.918mg Ham
Leucine 0.129mg 1.661mg Ham
Lysine 0.07mg 1.775mg Ham
Methionine 0.032mg 0.553mg Ham
Phenylalanine 0.088mg 0.904mg Ham
Valine 0.084mg 0.908mg Ham
Histidine 0.038mg 0.75mg Ham
Cholesterol 0mg 53mg Apple pie
Saturated Fat 3.797g 1.81g Ham
Monounsaturated Fat 4.388g 2.62g Apple pie
Polyunsaturated fat 2.198g 0.54g Apple pie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Apple pie 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
11%
Apple pie
45%
Ham
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Apple pie
55%
Ham

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ham
Ham is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.987g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ham
Ham is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ham
Ham is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ham
Ham is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple pie
Apple pie contains less Sodium (difference - 937mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Apple pie
Apple pie is cheaper (difference - $0.5)

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. Apple pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173239/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.