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Barbecue sauce vs. Ham — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between barbecue sauce and ham

  • Barbecue sauce contains less vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B6, zinc, vitamin B3, choline, and vitamin B2 than ham.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for ham is 61% higher.

Food types used in this article are Sauce, barbecue and Pork, cured, ham, boneless, extra lean (approximately 5% fat), roasted.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 9.3% 9.9% 20% 24% 24% 4.6% 8.6% 134% 16% 7.1%
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Ham
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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 more CalciumCalcium +312.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -14.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +133.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +23.7%
Contains more IronIron +131.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +1594.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +880%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1400%
~equal in Magnesium ~14mg
~equal in Copper ~0.079mg

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.
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 2% 3.7% 16% 0% 5.8% 13% 11% 9.8% 17% 0% 4.5% 1.5% 3.9%
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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 EVitamin E +220%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +3178.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +260.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +573.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +145.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
Contains more CholineCholine +1098.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
41% 55% 3%
Protein: 0.82 g
Fats: 0.63 g
Carbs: 40.77 g
Water: 54.71 g
Other: 3.07 g
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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 +2618%
Contains more ProteinProtein +2452.4%
Contains more FatsFats +777.8%
Contains more WaterWater +23.7%
Contains more OtherOther +42.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 36% 44%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.045 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.082 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.101 g
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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 -97.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3095.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +434.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Barbecue sauce Ham DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.754mg 61%
Protein 0.82g 20.93g 40%
Selenium 1.3µg 19.5µg 33%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.65µg 27%
Vitamin B6 0.075mg 0.4mg 25%
Phosphorus 20mg 196mg 25%
Zinc 0.17mg 2.88mg 25%
Vitamin B3 0.597mg 4.023mg 21%
Fructose 14.17g 18%
Cholesterol 0mg 53mg 18%
Choline 7.1mg 85.1mg 14%
Carbs 40.77g 1.5g 13%
Iron 0.64mg 1.48mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.056mg 0.202mg 11%
Sodium 1027mg 1203mg 8%
Fats 0.63g 5.53g 8%
Saturated fat 0.045g 1.81g 8%
Monounsaturated fat 0.082g 2.62g 6%
Vitamin B5 0.164mg 0.403mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.8mg 0.25mg 4%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.8µg 4%
Fiber 0.9g 0g 4%
Vitamin D 0IU 32IU 4%
Manganese 0.126mg 0.054mg 3%
Calcium 33mg 8mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.101g 0.54g 3%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 0µg 2%
Potassium 232mg 287mg 2%
Calories 172kcal 145kcal 1%
Vitamin A 11µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0mg 1%
Copper 0.072mg 0.079mg 1%
Net carbs 39.87g 1.5g N/A
Magnesium 13mg 14mg 0%
Sugar 33.24g 0g N/A
Starch 0.35g 0%
Folate 2µg 3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.251mg 0%
Threonine 0.931mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.918mg 0%
Leucine 1.661mg 0%
Lysine 1.775mg 0%
Methionine 0.553mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.904mg 0%
Valine 0.908mg 0%
Histidine 0.75mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.021g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.08g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Barbecue sauce 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
7%
Barbecue sauce
44%
Ham
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Barbecue sauce
55%
Ham

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Ham
Ham is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ham
Ham is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.24g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ham
Ham is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 176mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.765g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce 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. Barbecue sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174523/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.