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Figs vs. Ham — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between figs and ham

  • Figs have less vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and choline than ham.
  • Ham covers your daily need for vitamin B1, 58% more than figs.
  • Figs have less sodium.
  • The glycemic index of figs is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Figs, raw 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.
Figs
4
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 12% 11% 20% 14% 23% 4.1% 6% 0.13% 17% 1.1%
Ham
Ham
6
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +21.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +337.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +137%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +23.7%
Contains more IronIron +300%
Contains more CopperCopper +12.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +1820%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1300%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +9650%

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.
Figs
4
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 6.7% 2.3% 2.2% 0% 15% 12% 7.5% 18% 26% 0% 12% 4.5% 2.6%
Ham
Ham
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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 KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +127.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1156.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +304%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +905.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +34.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +254%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +1710.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Figs
2
19% 79%
Protein: 0.75 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 19.18 g
Water: 79.11 g
Other: 0.66 g
Ham
Ham
3
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 +1178.7%
Contains more WaterWater +16.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +2690.7%
Contains more FatsFats +1743.3%
Contains more OtherOther +562.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Figs
1
22% 24% 53%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.06 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.066 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.144 g
Ham
Ham
2
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 -96.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3869.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +275%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Figs Ham DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.754mg 58%
Sodium 1mg 1203mg 52%
Protein 0.75g 20.93g 40%
Selenium 0.2µg 19.5µg 35%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.65µg 27%
Phosphorus 14mg 196mg 26%
Zinc 0.15mg 2.88mg 25%
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 4.023mg 23%
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 0.4mg 22%
Cholesterol 0mg 53mg 18%
Choline 4.7mg 85.1mg 15%
Iron 0.37mg 1.48mg 14%
Fiber 2.9g 0g 12%
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.202mg 12%
Saturated fat 0.06g 1.81g 8%
Fats 0.3g 5.53g 8%
Carbs 19.18g 1.5g 6%
Monounsaturated fat 0.066g 2.62g 6%
Vitamin K 4.7µg 0µg 4%
Calories 74kcal 145kcal 4%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.8µg 4%
Vitamin D 0IU 32IU 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.144g 0.54g 3%
Calcium 35mg 8mg 3%
Manganese 0.128mg 0.054mg 3%
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.3mg 0.403mg 2%
Potassium 232mg 287mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.25mg 1%
Vitamin A 7µg 0µg 1%
Copper 0.07mg 0.079mg 1%
Magnesium 17mg 14mg 1%
Folate 6µg 3µg 1%
Net carbs 16.28g 1.5g N/A
Sugar 16.26g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.006mg 0.251mg 0%
Threonine 0.024mg 0.931mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.023mg 0.918mg 0%
Leucine 0.033mg 1.661mg 0%
Lysine 0.03mg 1.775mg 0%
Methionine 0.006mg 0.553mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.018mg 0.904mg 0%
Valine 0.028mg 0.908mg 0%
Histidine 0.011mg 0.75mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Figs 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
8%
Figs
44%
Ham
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Figs
55%
Ham

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ham
Ham is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.26g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ham
Ham is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food is cheaper?
Ham
Ham is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ham
Ham is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ham
Ham is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Figs
Figs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Figs
Figs contains less Sodium (difference - 1202mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Figs
Figs is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.75g)

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. Figs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173021/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.