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Mackerel vs. Ham — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Mackerel and Ham

  • Mackerel has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Magnesium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B5, while Ham has more Vitamin B1, and Zinc.
  • Mackerel's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 765% higher.
  • Ham contains 7 times less Magnesium than Mackerel. Mackerel contains 97mg of Magnesium, while Ham contains 14mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Ham is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat 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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Ham
Contains more Calcium +87.5%
Contains more Magnesium +592.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +41.8%
Contains more Potassium +39.7%
Contains less Sodium -93.1%
Contains more Copper +19%
Contains more Selenium +164.6%
Contains more Zinc +206.4%
Contains more Manganese +170%
Equal in Iron - 1.48
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 59% 70% 120% 36% 11% 26% 32% 3% 282%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 56% 10% 85% 26% 157% 79% 27% 8% 107%
Contains more Calcium +87.5%
Contains more Magnesium +592.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +41.8%
Contains more Potassium +39.7%
Contains less Sodium -93.1%
Contains more Copper +19%
Contains more Selenium +164.6%
Contains more Zinc +206.4%
Contains more Manganese +170%
Equal in Iron - 1.48

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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Ham
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +104%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +70.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +145.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2823.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +374.2%
Contains more Folate +50%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 0% 0% 2% 40% 96% 129% 60% 107% 2% 2375% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 24% 0% 189% 47% 76% 25% 93% 3% 82% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +104%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +70.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +145.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2823.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +374.2%
Contains more Folate +50%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Ham
Contains more Protein +14%
Contains more Fats +222.1%
Contains more Other +16%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +27%
24% 18% 53% 5%
Protein: 23.85 g
Fats: 17.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.27 g
Other: 5.07 g
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 Protein +14%
Contains more Fats +222.1%
Contains more Other +16%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +27%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Ham
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +167.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +696.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.7%
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: 4.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.3 g
36% 53% 11%
Saturated Fat: 1.81 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.62 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.54 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +167.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +696.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Ham Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.5g Ham
Protein 23.85g 20.93g Mackerel
Fats 17.81g 5.53g Mackerel
Carbs 0g 1.5g Ham
Calories 262kcal 145kcal Mackerel
Calcium 15mg 8mg Mackerel
Iron 1.57mg 1.48mg Mackerel
Magnesium 97mg 14mg Mackerel
Phosphorus 278mg 196mg Mackerel
Potassium 401mg 287mg Mackerel
Sodium 83mg 1203mg Mackerel
Zinc 0.94mg 2.88mg Ham
Copper 0.094mg 0.079mg Mackerel
Manganese 0.02mg 0.054mg Ham
Selenium 51.6µg 19.5µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 180IU 0IU Mackerel
Vitamin A RAE 54µg 0µg Mackerel
Vitamin E 0.25mg Ham
Vitamin D 32IU Ham
Vitamin D 0.8µg Ham
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0.159mg 0.754mg Ham
Vitamin B2 0.412mg 0.202mg Mackerel
Vitamin B3 6.85mg 4.023mg Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.99mg 0.403mg Mackerel
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 0.4mg Mackerel
Folate 2µg 3µg Ham
Vitamin B12 19µg 0.65µg Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0.251mg Mackerel
Threonine 1.045mg 0.931mg Mackerel
Isoleucine 1.099mg 0.918mg Mackerel
Leucine 1.938mg 1.661mg Mackerel
Lysine 2.19mg 1.775mg Mackerel
Methionine 0.706mg 0.553mg Mackerel
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 0.904mg Mackerel
Valine 1.228mg 0.908mg Mackerel
Histidine 0.702mg 0.75mg Ham
Cholesterol 75mg 53mg Ham
Saturated Fat 4.176g 1.81g Ham
Omega-3 - DHA 0.699g 0g Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0.504g 0g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.106g 0g Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 7.006g 2.62g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 0.54g Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mackerel Ham
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
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
235%
Mackerel
45%
Ham
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Mackerel
55%
Ham

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mackerel
Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 1120mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ham
Ham is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ham
Ham is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.366g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ham
Ham is cheaper (difference - $6.5)
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.

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. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175120/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.