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 RAE, however Ham is higher in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, and Zinc.
- Ham covers your daily need of Vitamin B1 58% more than Chicken meat.
- Chicken meat has 10000000 times more Vitamin A RAE than Ham. While Chicken meat has 48µg of Vitamin A RAE, Ham has only 0µg.
- 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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Calcium
+87.5%
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Magnesium
+64.3%
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Sodium
-93.2%
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Iron
+17.5%
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Potassium
+28.7%
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Zinc
+48.5%
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Copper
+19.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 196
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Calcium
+87.5%
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Magnesium
+64.3%
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Sodium
-93.2%
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Iron
+17.5%
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Potassium
+28.7%
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Zinc
+48.5%
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Copper
+19.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 196
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B3
+111%
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Vitamin B5
+155.6%
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Folate
+66.7%
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Vitamin K
+∞%
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Vitamin D
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+1096.8%
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Vitamin B2
+20.2%
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Vitamin B12
+116.7%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.25
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.4
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B3
+111%
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Vitamin B5
+155.6%
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Folate
+66.7%
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Vitamin K
+∞%
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Vitamin D
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+1096.8%
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Vitamin B2
+20.2%
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Vitamin B12
+116.7%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.25
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.4
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in glycemic index | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 0g | 1.5g |
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| Protein | 27.3g | 20.93g |
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| Fats | 13.6g | 5.53g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 1.5g |
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| Calories | 239kcal | 145kcal |
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| Starch | g | g | |
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| Sugar | 0g | 0g | |
| Fiber | 0g | 0g | |
| Calcium | 15mg | 8mg |
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| Iron | 1.26mg | 1.48mg |
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| Magnesium | 23mg | 14mg |
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| Phosphorus | 182mg | 196mg |
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| Potassium | 223mg | 287mg |
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| Sodium | 82mg | 1203mg |
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| Zinc | 1.94mg | 2.88mg |
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| Copper | 0.066mg | 0.079mg |
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| Vitamin A | 161IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin E | 0.27mg | 0.25mg |
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| Vitamin D | 2IU | 32IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.8µg |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0mg | |
| 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 | |
| Folate | 5µg | 3µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.3µg | 0.65µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 0µg |
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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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| Cholesterol | 88mg | 53mg |
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| Trans Fat | g | g | |
| 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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| Low glycemic index diet | Equal | |
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Vitamin and Mineral Summary Scores
The summary score is calculated by summing up the daily values contained in 300 grams of the product. Obviously the more the food fulfills human daily needs, the more the summary score is.
Vitamin Summary Score
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Mineral Summary Score
31
55
Macronutrients Comparison
Macronutrient comparison charts compare the amount of protein, total fats, and total carbohydrates in 300 grams of the food. The displayed values show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of food.
Protein
164%
126%
Carbohydrates
0%
2%
Fats
63%
26%
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.