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Salmon raw vs. Ham — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Salmon raw and Ham

  • Salmon raw has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, Copper, and Vitamin B2, however, Ham is richer in Vitamin B1, and Zinc.
  • Salmon raw covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 105% more than Ham.
  • Ham has 4 times less Vitamin B5 than Salmon raw. Salmon raw has 1.664mg of Vitamin B5, while Ham has 0.403mg.
  • Salmon raw contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, salmon, Atlantic, wild, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 3.6% 43% 30% 83% 17% 86% 5.7% 2.1% 199%
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 more MagnesiumMagnesium +107.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +50%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +70.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +216.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +87.2%
Contains more IronIron +85%
Contains more ZincZinc +350%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +237.5%
~equal in Phosphorus ~196mg

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% 2.4% 0% 0% 57% 88% 147% 100% 189% 398% 0% 19% 0%
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% 24% 189% 47% 75% 24% 92% 81% 0% 2.3% 46%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +88.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +95.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +312.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +104.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +389.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +233.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 6% 69% 5%
Protein: 19.84 g
Fats: 6.34 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.5 g
Other: 5.32 g
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 +14.6%
Contains more OtherOther +21.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Protein ~20.93g
~equal in Water ~67.67g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 37% 45%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.981 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.103 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.539 g
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 less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -45.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +370.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +24.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Salmon raw Ham Opinion
Calories 142kcal 145kcal Ham
Protein 19.84g 20.93g Ham
Fats 6.34g 5.53g Salmon raw
Net carbs 0g 1.5g Ham
Carbs 0g 1.5g Ham
Cholesterol 55mg 53mg Ham
Vitamin D 32IU Ham
Magnesium 29mg 14mg Salmon raw
Calcium 12mg 8mg Salmon raw
Potassium 490mg 287mg Salmon raw
Iron 0.8mg 1.48mg Ham
Copper 0.25mg 0.079mg Salmon raw
Zinc 0.64mg 2.88mg Ham
Phosphorus 200mg 196mg Salmon raw
Sodium 44mg 1203mg Salmon raw
Vitamin A 40IU 0IU Salmon raw
Vitamin A 12µg 0µg Salmon raw
Vitamin E 0.25mg Ham
Vitamin D 0.8µg Ham
Manganese 0.016mg 0.054mg Ham
Selenium 36.5µg 19.5µg Salmon raw
Vitamin B1 0.226mg 0.754mg Ham
Vitamin B2 0.38mg 0.202mg Salmon raw
Vitamin B3 7.86mg 4.023mg Salmon raw
Vitamin B5 1.664mg 0.403mg Salmon raw
Vitamin B6 0.818mg 0.4mg Salmon raw
Vitamin B12 3.18µg 0.65µg Salmon raw
Folate 25µg 3µg Salmon raw
Choline 85.1mg Ham
Saturated Fat 0.981g 1.81g Salmon raw
Monounsaturated Fat 2.103g 2.62g Ham
Polyunsaturated fat 2.539g 0.54g Salmon raw
Tryptophan 0.222mg 0.251mg Ham
Threonine 0.87mg 0.931mg Ham
Isoleucine 0.914mg 0.918mg Ham
Leucine 1.613mg 1.661mg Ham
Lysine 1.822mg 1.775mg Salmon raw
Methionine 0.587mg 0.553mg Salmon raw
Phenylalanine 0.775mg 0.904mg Ham
Valine 1.022mg 0.908mg Salmon raw
Histidine 0.584mg 0.75mg Ham
Omega-3 - EPA 0.321g 0g Salmon raw
Omega-3 - DHA 1.115g 0g Salmon raw
Omega-3 - DPA 0.287g 0g Salmon raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Salmon raw Ham
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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
77%
Salmon raw
45%
Ham
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Salmon raw
55%
Ham

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw contains less Sodium (difference - 1159mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.829g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ham
Ham is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Ham
Ham is cheaper (difference - $12.5)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Salmon raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173686/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.