Egg vs. Ham — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Egg and Ham
- Egg has more Copper, Choline, Vitamin B2, Selenium, and Vitamin B5, however, Ham is higher in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6.
- Egg covers your daily need of Copper 213% more than Ham.
- Egg has 7 times more Cholesterol than Ham. While Egg has 373mg of Cholesterol, Ham has only 53mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled 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.
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Calcium
+525%
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Sodium
-89.7%
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Copper
+2431.6%
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Selenium
+57.9%
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Iron
+24.4%
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Magnesium
+40%
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Phosphorus
+14%
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Potassium
+127.8%
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Zinc
+174.3%
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Manganese
+107.7%
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+525%
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-89.7%
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Copper
+2431.6%
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Selenium
+57.9%
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Iron
+24.4%
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Magnesium
+40%
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Phosphorus
+14%
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Potassium
+127.8%
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Zinc
+174.3%
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Manganese
+107.7%
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.
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+312%
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Vitamin D
+175%
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Vitamin B2
+154%
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Vitamin B5
+246.9%
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Folate
+1366.7%
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Vitamin B12
+70.8%
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Vitamin K
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+1042.4%
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Vitamin B3
+6185.9%
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Vitamin B6
+230.6%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+312%
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Vitamin D
+175%
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Vitamin B2
+154%
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Vitamin B5
+246.9%
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Folate
+1366.7%
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Vitamin B12
+70.8%
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Vitamin K
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+1042.4%
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Vitamin B3
+6185.9%
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Vitamin B6
+230.6%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+91.9%
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Water
+10.3%
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Protein
+66.4%
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Carbs
+33.9%
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Other
+308.4%
Equal in Water - 67.67
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Fats
+91.9%
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Water
+10.3%
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Protein
+66.4%
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Carbs
+33.9%
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+308.4%
Equal in Water - 67.67
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+55.6%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+161.9%
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Saturated Fat
-44.6%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+55.6%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+161.9%
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Saturated Fat
-44.6%
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 Sugar |
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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 Glycemic Index | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 1.12g | 1.5g |
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Protein | 12.58g | 20.93g |
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Fats | 10.61g | 5.53g |
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Carbs | 1.12g | 1.5g |
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Calories | 155kcal | 145kcal |
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Sugar | 1.12g | 0g |
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Calcium | 50mg | 8mg |
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Iron | 1.19mg | 1.48mg |
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Magnesium | 10mg | 14mg |
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Phosphorus | 172mg | 196mg |
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Potassium | 126mg | 287mg |
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Sodium | 124mg | 1203mg |
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Zinc | 1.05mg | 2.88mg |
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Copper | 2mg | 0.079mg |
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Manganese | 0.026mg | 0.054mg |
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Selenium | 30.8µg | 19.5µg |
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Vitamin A | 520IU | 0IU |
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Vitamin A RAE | 149µg | 0µg |
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Vitamin E | 1.03mg | 0.25mg |
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Vitamin D | 87IU | 32IU |
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Vitamin D | 2.2µg | 0.8µg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.066mg | 0.754mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.513mg | 0.202mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 0.064mg | 4.023mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 1.398mg | 0.403mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.121mg | 0.4mg |
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Folate | 44µg | 3µg |
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Vitamin B12 | 1.11µg | 0.65µg |
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Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.153mg | 0.251mg |
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Threonine | 0.604mg | 0.931mg |
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Isoleucine | 0.686mg | 0.918mg |
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Leucine | 1.075mg | 1.661mg |
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Lysine | 0.904mg | 1.775mg |
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Methionine | 0.392mg | 0.553mg |
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Phenylalanine | 0.668mg | 0.904mg |
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Valine | 0.767mg | 0.908mg |
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Histidine | 0.298mg | 0.75mg |
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Cholesterol | 373mg | 53mg |
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Saturated Fat | 3.267g | 1.81g |
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Omega-3 - DHA | 0.038g | 0g |
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Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | 0g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 4.077g | 2.62g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 1.414g | 0.54g |
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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
45%

45%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%

55%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Ham is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.12g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Ham is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 320mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Ham is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.457g)
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?

Egg contains less Sodium (difference - 1079mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Egg is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)