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Babassu oil vs. Ham — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Babassu oil and Ham different?

  • Babassu oil is richer in Vitamin E , while Ham is higher in Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Vitamin B3.
  • Babassu oil covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 397% more than Ham.
  • Babassu oil contains 76 times more Vitamin E than Ham. Babassu oil contains 19.1mg of Vitamin E , while Ham contains 0.25mg.
  • Ham is lower in Saturated Fat.

Oil, babassu and Pork, cured, ham, boneless, extra lean (approximately 5% fat), roasted types were used 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 less Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 56% 10% 85% 26% 157% 79% 27% 8% 107%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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 E +7540%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 382% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 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 E +7540%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +1708.3%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 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 +1708.3%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +335.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +196.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.8%
86% 12% 2%
Saturated Fat: 81.2 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.6 g
36% 53% 11%
Saturated Fat: 1.81 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.62 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.54 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +335.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +196.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Babassu oil Ham Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.5g Ham
Protein 0g 20.93g Ham
Fats 100g 5.53g Babassu oil
Carbs 0g 1.5g Ham
Calories 884kcal 145kcal Babassu oil
Calcium 0mg 8mg Ham
Iron 0mg 1.48mg Ham
Magnesium 0mg 14mg Ham
Phosphorus 0mg 196mg Ham
Potassium 0mg 287mg Ham
Sodium 0mg 1203mg Babassu oil
Zinc 0mg 2.88mg Ham
Copper 0.079mg Ham
Manganese 0.054mg Ham
Selenium 0µg 19.5µg Ham
Vitamin E 19.1mg 0.25mg Babassu oil
Vitamin D 32IU Ham
Vitamin D 0.8µg Ham
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.754mg Ham
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.202mg Ham
Vitamin B3 0mg 4.023mg Ham
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.403mg Ham
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.4mg Ham
Folate 0µg 3µg Ham
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.65µg Ham
Tryptophan 0mg 0.251mg Ham
Threonine 0mg 0.931mg Ham
Isoleucine 0mg 0.918mg Ham
Leucine 0mg 1.661mg Ham
Lysine 0mg 1.775mg Ham
Methionine 0mg 0.553mg Ham
Phenylalanine 0mg 0.904mg Ham
Valine 0mg 0.908mg Ham
Histidine 0mg 0.75mg Ham
Cholesterol 0mg 53mg Babassu oil
Saturated Fat 81.2g 1.81g Ham
Monounsaturated Fat 11.4g 2.62g Babassu oil
Polyunsaturated fat 1.6g 0.54g Babassu oil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Babassu oil Ham
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
32%
Babassu oil
45%
Ham
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Babassu oil
55%
Ham

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ham
Ham is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 79.39g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ham
Ham is cheaper (difference - $3)
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 contains less Sodium?
Babassu oil
Babassu oil contains less Sodium (difference - 1203mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Babassu oil
Babassu oil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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. Babassu oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171428/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.