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Apple vs. Ham — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between apples and ham?

  • Ham is richer than apples in vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin B3, and iron.
  • Ham's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 61% more.
  • The amount of sodium in apples is lower.
  • The glycemic index of ham is lower.

We used Apples, raw, with skin 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.
Apple
1
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 3.6% 1.8% 9.4% 4.5% 9% 1.1% 4.7% 0.13% 4.6% 0%
Ham
Ham
9
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 2.4% 25% 56% 26% 79% 84% 157% 7% 106%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +180%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +33.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +168.2%
Contains more IronIron +1133.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +192.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +7100%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1681.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +54.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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.
Apple
3
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 15% 1% 3.6% 0% 4.3% 6% 1.7% 3.7% 9.5% 0% 5.5% 2.3% 1.9%
Ham
Ham
9
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 5% 12% 189% 47% 75% 24% 92% 81% 0% 2.3% 46%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +38.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +4335.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +676.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +4320.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +560.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +875.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +2402.9%
~equal in Folate ~3µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Apple
2
14% 86%
Protein: 0.26 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 13.81 g
Water: 85.56 g
Other: 0.2 g
Ham
Ham
3
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 CarbsCarbs +820.7%
Contains more WaterWater +26.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +7950%
Contains more FatsFats +3152.9%
Contains more OtherOther +2085%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Apple
1
33% 8% 59%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.028 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.051 g
Ham
Ham
2
36% 53% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.81 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.62 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.54 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +37328.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +958.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Apple Ham DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.754mg 61%
Sodium 1mg 1203mg 52%
Protein 0.26g 20.93g 41%
Selenium 0µg 19.5µg 35%
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.4mg 28%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.65µg 27%
Zinc 0.04mg 2.88mg 26%
Phosphorus 11mg 196mg 26%
Vitamin B3 0.091mg 4.023mg 25%
Cholesterol 0mg 53mg 18%
Iron 0.12mg 1.48mg 17%
Choline 3.4mg 85.1mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.026mg 0.202mg 14%
Fiber 2.4g 0g 10%
Saturated fat 0.028g 1.81g 8%
Fats 0.17g 5.53g 8%
Monounsaturated fat 0.007g 2.62g 7%
Vitamin B5 0.061mg 0.403mg 7%
Fructose 5.9g 7%
Copper 0.027mg 0.079mg 6%
Calories 52kcal 145kcal 5%
Vitamin C 4.6mg 0mg 5%
Potassium 107mg 287mg 5%
Vitamin D 0IU 32IU 4%
Carbs 13.81g 1.5g 4%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.8µg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.051g 0.54g 3%
Magnesium 5mg 14mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 0µg 2%
Manganese 0.035mg 0.054mg 1%
Net carbs 11.41g 1.5g N/A
Calcium 6mg 8mg 0%
Sugar 10.39g 0g N/A
Starch 0.05g 0%
Vitamin E 0.18mg 0.25mg 0%
Vitamin A 3µg 0µg 0%
Folate 3µg 3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.001mg 0.251mg 0%
Threonine 0.006mg 0.931mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.006mg 0.918mg 0%
Leucine 0.013mg 1.661mg 0%
Lysine 0.012mg 1.775mg 0%
Methionine 0.001mg 0.553mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.006mg 0.904mg 0%
Valine 0.012mg 0.908mg 0%
Histidine 0.005mg 0.75mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Apple Ham
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
4%
Apple
44%
Ham
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Apple
55%
Ham

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ham
Ham is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.39g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ham
Ham is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
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 Cholesterol?
Apple
Apple is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple
Apple contains less Sodium (difference - 1202mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Apple
Apple is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.782g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171688/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.