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Chowder vs. Ham — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are chowder and ham different?

  • Chowder is higher in vitamin A and polyunsaturated fat; however, ham is richer in monounsaturated fat.
  • Daily need coverage for sodium for ham is 39% higher.
  • Chowder has less sodium.
  • Ham has a lower glycemic index (0) than chowder (27).

Soup, chicken corn chowder, chunky, ready-to-serve, single brand and Pork, cured, ham, boneless, extra lean (approximately 5% fat), roasted are the varieties 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 39% 0% 0%
Ham
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 less SodiumSodium -75.1%

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 0% 19% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Ham
Ham
10
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 AVitamin A +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 6% 8% 82%
Protein: 3.1 g
Fats: 6.3 g
Carbs: 7.5 g
Water: 82.1 g
Other: 1 g
Ham
Ham
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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 +13.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +400%
Contains more WaterWater +21.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +575.2%
Contains more OtherOther +337%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
36% 26% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.75 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.9 g
Ham
Ham
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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 Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +251.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +106.3%
~equal in Saturated fat ~1.81g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chowder Ham DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.754mg 63%
Sodium 299mg 1203mg 39%
Protein 3.1g 20.93g 36%
Selenium 19.5µg 35%
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 31%
Phosphorus 196mg 28%
Vitamin B12 0.65µg 27%
Zinc 2.88mg 26%
Vitamin B3 4.023mg 25%
Iron 1.48mg 19%
Vitamin B2 0.202mg 16%
Choline 85.1mg 15%
Cholesterol 11mg 53mg 14%
Copper 0.079mg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.9g 0.54g 9%
Potassium 287mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.403mg 8%
Vitamin A 58µg 0µg 6%
Vitamin D 32IU 4%
Vitamin D 0.8µg 4%
Fiber 0.9g 0g 4%
Magnesium 14mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 1.27g 2.62g 3%
Calories 99kcal 145kcal 2%
Manganese 0.054mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.25mg 2%
Carbs 7.5g 1.5g 2%
Calcium 8mg 1%
Folate 3µg 1%
Fats 6.3g 5.53g 1%
Net carbs 6.6g 1.5g N/A
Saturated fat 1.75g 1.81g 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%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chowder 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
1%
Chowder
44%
Ham
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Chowder
55%
Ham

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Ham
Ham is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ham
Ham is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ham
Ham is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chowder
Chowder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chowder
Chowder is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chowder
Chowder contains less Sodium (difference - 904mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chowder
Chowder is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.06g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chowder
Chowder 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. Chowder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171585/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.