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Gefilte fish vs. Ham — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Gefilte fish and Ham

  • Gefilte fish has more Copper, and Iron, however, Ham has more Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Phosphorus, Selenium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 from Ham is 57% higher.
  • Ham has 2 times less Copper than Gefilte fish. Gefilte fish has 0.195mg of Copper, while Ham has 0.079mg.
  • Gefilte fish is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Fish, gefiltefish, commercial, sweet recipe 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.
Gefilte fish
Gefilte fish
5
:
5
Ham
Ham
Contains more Calcium +187.5%
Contains more Iron +67.6%
Contains less Sodium -56.4%
Contains more Copper +146.8%
Contains more Manganese +35.2%
Contains more Magnesium +55.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +168.5%
Contains more Potassium +215.4%
Contains more Zinc +251.2%
Contains more Selenium +85.7%
Gefilte fish
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 93% 7% 32% 9% 69% 23% 65% 10% 58%
Ham
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 56% 10% 85% 26% 157% 79% 27% 8% 107%
Contains more Calcium +187.5%
Contains more Iron +67.6%
Contains less Sodium -56.4%
Contains more Copper +146.8%
Contains more Manganese +35.2%
Contains more Magnesium +55.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +168.5%
Contains more Potassium +215.4%
Contains more Zinc +251.2%
Contains more Selenium +85.7%

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.
Gefilte fish
Gefilte fish
3
:
8
Ham
Ham
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +29.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1060%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +242.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +302.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +101.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +400%
Equal in Folate - 3
Gefilte fish
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 0% 0% 3% 17% 14% 19% 12% 19% 3% 105% 0%
Ham
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 B12 +29.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1060%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +242.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +302.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +101.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +400%
Equal in Folate - 3

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Gefilte fish
Gefilte fish
2
:
3
Ham
Ham
Contains more Carbs +394%
Contains more Water +18.7%
Contains more Protein +130.8%
Contains more Fats +219.7%
Contains more Other +203.5%
Gefilte fish
9% 2% 7% 80%
Protein: 9.07 g
Fats: 1.73 g
Carbs: 7.41 g
Water: 80.35 g
Other: 1.44 g
Ham
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 Carbs +394%
Contains more Water +18.7%
Contains more Protein +130.8%
Contains more Fats +219.7%
Contains more Other +203.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Gefilte fish
Gefilte fish
1
:
2
Ham
Ham
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +218%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +89.5%
Gefilte fish
27% 54% 19%
Saturated Fat: 0.412 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.824 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.285 g
Ham
36% 53% 11%
Saturated Fat: 1.81 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.62 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.54 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +218%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +89.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gefilte fish Ham Opinion
Net carbs 7.41g 1.5g Gefilte fish
Protein 9.07g 20.93g Ham
Fats 1.73g 5.53g Ham
Carbs 7.41g 1.5g Gefilte fish
Calories 84kcal 145kcal Ham
Calcium 23mg 8mg Gefilte fish
Iron 2.48mg 1.48mg Gefilte fish
Magnesium 9mg 14mg Ham
Phosphorus 73mg 196mg Ham
Potassium 91mg 287mg Ham
Sodium 524mg 1203mg Gefilte fish
Zinc 0.82mg 2.88mg Ham
Copper 0.195mg 0.079mg Gefilte fish
Manganese 0.073mg 0.054mg Gefilte fish
Selenium 10.5µg 19.5µg Ham
Vitamin A 89IU 0IU Gefilte fish
Vitamin A RAE 27µg 0µg Gefilte fish
Vitamin E 0.25mg Ham
Vitamin D 32IU Ham
Vitamin D 0.8µg Ham
Vitamin C 0.8mg 0mg Gefilte fish
Vitamin B1 0.065mg 0.754mg Ham
Vitamin B2 0.059mg 0.202mg Ham
Vitamin B3 1mg 4.023mg Ham
Vitamin B5 0.2mg 0.403mg Ham
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.4mg Ham
Folate 3µg 3µg
Vitamin B12 0.84µg 0.65µg Gefilte fish
Tryptophan 0.086mg 0.251mg Ham
Threonine 0.488mg 0.931mg Ham
Isoleucine 0.486mg 0.918mg Ham
Leucine 0.81mg 1.661mg Ham
Lysine 0.842mg 1.775mg Ham
Methionine 0.255mg 0.553mg Ham
Phenylalanine 0.493mg 0.904mg Ham
Valine 0.548mg 0.908mg Ham
Histidine 0.261mg 0.75mg Ham
Cholesterol 30mg 53mg Gefilte fish
Saturated Fat 0.412g 1.81g Gefilte fish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.045g 0g Gefilte fish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.075g 0g Gefilte fish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.027g 0g Gefilte fish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.824g 2.62g Ham
Polyunsaturated fat 0.285g 0.54g Ham

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Gefilte fish 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
16%
Gefilte fish
45%
Ham
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Gefilte fish
55%
Ham

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ham
Ham is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gefilte fish
Gefilte fish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gefilte fish
Gefilte fish contains less Sodium (difference - 679mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gefilte fish
Gefilte fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Gefilte fish
Gefilte fish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.398g)
Which food is cheaper?
Gefilte fish
Gefilte fish is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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.

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. Gefilte fish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171961/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.