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French toast vs. Ham — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between french toast and ham

  • French toast has more vitamin A and folate; however, ham is higher in vitamin B1, vitamin B6, zinc, vitamin B3, vitamin B12, and phosphorus.
  • Ham covers your daily need for vitamin B1, 46% more than french toast.
  • Ham has less cholesterol.
  • The glycemic index of french toast is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison French toast, prepared from recipe, made with low fat (2%) milk 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 12% 30% 12% 63% 19% 18% 50% 62% 25% 110%
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 +21.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1150%
Contains more IronIron +12.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -60.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +248.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +114.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +36.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +329.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +67.5%
~equal in Selenium ~19.5µg

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 1% 41% 0% 0% 51% 74% 31% 33% 17% 39% 0% 32% 0%
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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% 12% 189% 47% 75% 24% 92% 81% 0% 2.3% 46%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +58.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +36.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +1333.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +269.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +147.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +440.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +109.7%
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 11% 25% 55% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 10.8 g
Carbs: 25 g
Water: 54.7 g
Other: 1.8 g
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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 +95.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1566.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +171.8%
Contains more WaterWater +23.7%
Contains more OtherOther +142.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 46% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.723 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.524 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.594 g
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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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +72.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +380.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -33.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient French toast Ham DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.204mg 0.754mg 46%
Sodium 479mg 1203mg 31%
Protein 7.7g 20.93g 26%
Vitamin B6 0.074mg 0.4mg 25%
Cholesterol 116mg 53mg 21%
Zinc 0.67mg 2.88mg 20%
Vitamin B3 1.628mg 4.023mg 15%
Choline 85.1mg 15%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.594g 0.54g 14%
Vitamin A 124µg 0µg 14%
Vitamin B12 0.31µg 0.65µg 14%
Phosphorus 117mg 196mg 11%
Folate 43µg 3µg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.321mg 0.202mg 9%
Calcium 100mg 8mg 9%
Carbs 25g 1.5g 8%
Fats 10.8g 5.53g 8%
Manganese 0.188mg 0.054mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 4.524g 2.62g 5%
Potassium 134mg 287mg 5%
Saturated fat 2.723g 1.81g 4%
Calories 229kcal 145kcal 4%
Vitamin D 0.8µg 4%
Vitamin D 32IU 4%
Vitamin B5 0.549mg 0.403mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.25mg 2%
Copper 0.058mg 0.079mg 2%
Iron 1.67mg 1.48mg 2%
Selenium 20.1µg 19.5µg 1%
Magnesium 17mg 14mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 25g 1.5g N/A
Tryptophan 0.094mg 0.251mg 0%
Threonine 0.305mg 0.931mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.375mg 0.918mg 0%
Leucine 0.621mg 1.661mg 0%
Lysine 0.413mg 1.775mg 0%
Methionine 0.188mg 0.553mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.389mg 0.904mg 0%
Valine 0.419mg 0.908mg 0%
Histidine 0.179mg 0.75mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.01g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
French toast 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
25%
French toast
44%
Ham
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
French toast
55%
Ham

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ham
Ham is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 63mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ham
Ham is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.913g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ham
Ham is lower in glycemic index (difference - 67)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French toast
French toast is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
French toast
French toast contains less Sodium (difference - 724mg)
Which food is cheaper?
French toast
French toast is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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. French toast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174998/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.