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Cheesecake vs. Ham — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between cheesecake and ham

  • Cheesecake has more vitamin A, while ham has more vitamin B1, vitamin B6, selenium, vitamin B3, zinc, vitamin B12, and phosphorus.
  • Ham's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 60% higher.
  • The amount of saturated fat in ham is lower.
  • Ham has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of ham is 0, while the glycemic index of cheesecake is 50.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheesecake commercially prepared 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 7.9% 15% 7.9% 24% 6.7% 14% 40% 57% 18% 28%
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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 +537.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -63.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +159.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +27.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +218.9%
Contains more IronIron +134.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +295%
Contains more ZincZinc +464.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +110.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +275%

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 1.3% 53% 11% 7.5% 7% 45% 3.7% 34% 12% 21% 11% 14% 25%
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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 +124%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +500%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +60%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2592.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1963.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +669.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +282.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +85.4%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.202mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 23% 26% 46%
Protein: 5.5 g
Fats: 22.5 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 45.6 g
Other: 0.9 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 FatsFats +306.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1600%
Contains more ProteinProtein +280.5%
Contains more WaterWater +48.4%
Contains more OtherOther +385.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
49% 43% 8%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.921 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.634 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.602 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +229.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +196.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -81.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheesecake Ham DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.754mg 61%
Saturated fat 9.921g 1.81g 37%
Sodium 438mg 1203mg 33%
Protein 5.5g 20.93g 31%
Vitamin B6 0.052mg 0.4mg 27%
Selenium 5.2µg 19.5µg 26%
Fats 22.5g 5.53g 26%
Vitamin B3 0.195mg 4.023mg 24%
Zinc 0.51mg 2.88mg 22%
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 0.65µg 20%
Vitamin A 159µg 0µg 18%
Monounsaturated fat 8.634g 2.62g 15%
Phosphorus 93mg 196mg 15%
Iron 0.63mg 1.48mg 11%
Calories 321kcal 145kcal 9%
Carbs 25.5g 1.5g 8%
Copper 0.02mg 0.079mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.602g 0.54g 7%
Choline 45.9mg 85.1mg 7%
Potassium 90mg 287mg 6%
Vitamin K 4.4µg 0µg 4%
Folate 18µg 3µg 4%
Manganese 0.14mg 0.054mg 4%
Calcium 51mg 8mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.571mg 0.403mg 3%
Vitamin D 18IU 32IU 2%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0.8µg 2%
Fiber 0.4g 0g 2%
Vitamin E 0.56mg 0.25mg 2%
Magnesium 11mg 14mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.193mg 0.202mg 1%
Cholesterol 55mg 53mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 25.1g 1.5g N/A
Sugar 21.8g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.064mg 0.251mg 0%
Threonine 0.222mg 0.931mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.281mg 0.918mg 0%
Leucine 0.464mg 1.661mg 0%
Lysine 0.372mg 1.775mg 0%
Methionine 0.136mg 0.553mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.258mg 0.904mg 0%
Valine 0.314mg 0.908mg 0%
Histidine 0.133mg 0.75mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheesecake 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
19%
Cheesecake
44%
Ham
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Cheesecake
55%
Ham

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ham
Ham is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ham
Ham is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.8g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ham
Ham is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.111g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ham
Ham is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ham
Ham is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake contains less Sodium (difference - 765mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Cheesecake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172711/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.