Chicken meat vs. Ham — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Chicken meat and Ham
- Chicken meat has more Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Selenium, and Vitamin A, however, Ham is higher in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, and Zinc.
- Ham covers your daily need of Vitamin B1 58% more than Chicken meat.
- Ham has less Saturated Fat.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat and skin, cooked, roasted 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +64.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +87.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +22.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +28.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +17.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +19.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +48.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +170% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +111% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +155.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1096.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +20.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +116.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +29.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
27.3 g
Fats:
13.6 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
59.45 g
Other:
0 g
Protein:
20.93 g
Fats:
5.53 g
Carbs:
1.5 g
Water:
67.67 g
Other:
4.37 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +30.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +145.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +13.8% |
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Other
~4.37g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
3.79 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
5.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.97 g
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 | +103.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +450% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -52.2% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 239kcal | 145kcal |
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| Protein | 27.3g | 20.93g |
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| Fats | 13.6g | 5.53g |
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| Net carbs | 0g | 1.5g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 1.5g |
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| Cholesterol | 88mg | 53mg |
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| Vitamin D | 2IU | 32IU |
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| Magnesium | 23mg | 14mg |
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| Calcium | 15mg | 8mg |
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| Potassium | 223mg | 287mg |
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| Iron | 1.26mg | 1.48mg |
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| Copper | 0.066mg | 0.079mg |
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| Zinc | 1.94mg | 2.88mg |
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| Phosphorus | 182mg | 196mg |
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| Sodium | 82mg | 1203mg |
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| Vitamin A | 161IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 48µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.27mg | 0.25mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.8µg |
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| Manganese | 0.02mg | 0.054mg |
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| Selenium | 23.9µg | 19.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.063mg | 0.754mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.168mg | 0.202mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 8.487mg | 4.023mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.03mg | 0.403mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.4mg | 0.4mg | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.3µg | 0.65µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 0µg |
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| Folate | 5µg | 3µg |
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| Choline | 65.9mg | 85.1mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.79g | 1.81g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 5.34g | 2.62g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.97g | 0.54g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.305mg | 0.251mg |
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| Threonine | 1.128mg | 0.931mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.362mg | 0.918mg |
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| Leucine | 1.986mg | 1.661mg |
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| Lysine | 2.223mg | 1.775mg |
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| Methionine | 0.726mg | 0.553mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.061mg | 0.904mg |
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| Valine | 1.325mg | 0.908mg |
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| Histidine | 0.802mg | 0.75mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.04g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.02g | 0g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
36%
45%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ham is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ham is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.98g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ham is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ham is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken meat contains less Sodium (difference - 1121mg)
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)
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.