Frankfurter vs. Ham — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between frankfurter and ham?
- Frankfurter is richer in vitamin B12, yet ham is richer in vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, zinc, and choline.
- Ham's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 61% higher.
- Frankfurter has 6 times more Saturated Fat than ham. Frankfurter has 10.979g of Saturated Fat, while ham has 1.81g.
- Ham contains less saturated Fat.
We used Frankfurter, beef, unheated and Pork, cured, ham, boneless, extra lean (approximately 5% fat), roasted types in this comparison.
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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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +50% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -17.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +55.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +23.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +43.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +41.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +28.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +157.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +89.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +12.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +112.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +4088.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +369.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +98.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +116.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +75.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
11.16 g
Fats:
28.3 g
Carbs:
3.36 g
Water:
53.94 g
Other:
3.24 g
Protein:
20.93 g
Fats:
5.53 g
Carbs:
1.5 g
Water:
67.67 g
Other:
4.37 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +411.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +124% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +87.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +25.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +34.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
10.979 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
12.048 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.765 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
1.81 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
2.62 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.54 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +359.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +41.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -83.5% |
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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 316kcal | 145kcal |
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| Protein | 11.16g | 20.93g |
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| Fats | 28.3g | 5.53g |
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| Net carbs | 3.36g | 1.5g |
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| Carbs | 3.36g | 1.5g |
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| Cholesterol | 55mg | 53mg |
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| Vitamin D | 36IU | 32IU |
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| Magnesium | 9mg | 14mg |
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| Calcium | 12mg | 8mg |
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| Potassium | 316mg | 287mg |
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| Iron | 1.2mg | 1.48mg |
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| Sugar | 1.31g | 0g |
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| Copper | 0.055mg | 0.079mg |
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| Zinc | 2.03mg | 2.88mg |
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| Phosphorus | 152mg | 196mg |
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| Sodium | 992mg | 1203mg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.2mg | 0.25mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.9µg | 0.8µg |
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| Manganese | 0.021mg | 0.054mg |
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| Selenium | 10.3µg | 19.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.018mg | 0.754mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.043mg | 0.202mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.028mg | 4.023mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.403mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.185mg | 0.4mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.38µg | 0.65µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 0µg |
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| Folate | 10µg | 3µg |
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| Choline | 48.6mg | 85.1mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 10.979g | 1.81g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 12.048g | 2.62g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.765g | 0.54g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.121mg | 0.251mg |
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| Threonine | 0.519mg | 0.931mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.58mg | 0.918mg |
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| Leucine | 0.994mg | 1.661mg |
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| Lysine | 1.055mg | 1.775mg |
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| Methionine | 0.319mg | 0.553mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.487mg | 0.904mg |
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| Valine | 0.608mg | 0.908mg |
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| Histidine | 0.362mg | 0.75mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
26%
45%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ham is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ham is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.31g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ham is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.169g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ham is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Frankfurter contains less Sodium (difference - 211mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Frankfurter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Frankfurter is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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.