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Feijoa vs. Ham — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are feijoa and ham different?

  • Feijoa is richer in vitamin C and fiber, while ham is higher in vitamin B1, vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B6, phosphorus, and vitamin B3.
  • Ham covers your daily need for vitamin B1, 62% more than feijoa.
  • Feijoa is lower in sodium.
  • Feijoa has a higher glycemic index (31) than ham (0).

Feijoa, raw and Pork, cured, ham, boneless, extra lean (approximately 5% fat), roasted types were 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.
Feijoa
3
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 6.4% 5.1% 15% 5.3% 12% 1.6% 8.1% 0.39% 11% 0%
Ham
Ham
7
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 CalciumCalcium +112.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +55.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +55.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +66.9%
Contains more IronIron +957.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +119.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +4700%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +931.6%

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.
Feijoa
3
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 110% 0% 3.2% 0% 1.5% 4.2% 5.5% 14% 15% 0% 8.8% 17% 0%
Ham
Ham
9
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 KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +666.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +12466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1022.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1263.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +73%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +497%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Feijoa
2
15% 83%
Protein: 0.71 g
Fats: 0.42 g
Carbs: 15.21 g
Water: 83.28 g
Other: 0.38 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 +914%
Contains more WaterWater +23.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +2847.9%
Contains more FatsFats +1216.7%
Contains more OtherOther +1050%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Feijoa
1
35% 19% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.104 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.136 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 -94.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +4578.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +297.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Feijoa 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 Feijoa Ham DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.006mg 0.754mg 62%
Sodium 3mg 1203mg 52%
Protein 0.71g 20.93g 40%
Vitamin C 32.9mg 0mg 37%
Selenium 19.5µg 35%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.65µg 27%
Vitamin B6 0.067mg 0.4mg 26%
Zinc 0.06mg 2.88mg 26%
Fiber 6.4g 0g 26%
Phosphorus 19mg 196mg 25%
Vitamin B3 0.295mg 4.023mg 23%
Cholesterol 0mg 53mg 18%
Iron 0.14mg 1.48mg 17%
Choline 85.1mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.018mg 0.202mg 14%
Saturated fat 0.104g 1.81g 8%
Fats 0.42g 5.53g 8%
Monounsaturated fat 0.056g 2.62g 6%
Folate 23µg 3µg 5%
Copper 0.036mg 0.079mg 5%
Carbs 15.21g 1.5g 5%
Fructose 2.95g 4%
Calories 61kcal 145kcal 4%
Vitamin D 32IU 4%
Vitamin D 0.8µg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.233mg 0.403mg 3%
Vitamin K 3.5µg 0µg 3%
Potassium 172mg 287mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.136g 0.54g 3%
Manganese 0.084mg 0.054mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.16mg 0.25mg 1%
Calcium 17mg 8mg 1%
Magnesium 9mg 14mg 1%
Net carbs 8.81g 1.5g N/A
Sugar 8.2g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.007mg 0.251mg 0%
Threonine 0.019mg 0.931mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.019mg 0.918mg 0%
Leucine 0.028mg 1.661mg 0%
Lysine 0.038mg 1.775mg 0%
Methionine 0.007mg 0.553mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.019mg 0.904mg 0%
Valine 0.019mg 0.908mg 0%
Histidine 0.009mg 0.75mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.029g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.107g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Feijoa 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
14%
Feijoa
44%
Ham
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Feijoa
55%
Ham

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ham
Ham is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.2g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ham
Ham is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is cheaper?
Ham
Ham is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
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?
Feijoa
Feijoa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Feijoa
Feijoa contains less Sodium (difference - 1200mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Feijoa
Feijoa is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.706g)

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. Feijoa - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168176/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.