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Gratin vs. Ham — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Gratin and Ham?

  • Gratin is higher in Calcium, yet Ham is higher in Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Phosphorus.
  • Ham's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 57% more.
  • Gratin has 15 times more Calcium than Ham. While Gratin has 119mg of Calcium, Ham has only 8mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Ham is lower.

We used Potatoes, au gratin, home-prepared from recipe using butter and Pork, cured, ham, boneless, extra lean (approximately 5% fat), roasted types in this article.

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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.
Gratin
6
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4
Ham
Contains more Calcium +1387.5%
Contains more Magnesium +42.9%
Contains more Potassium +38%
Contains less Sodium -64%
Contains more Copper +102.5%
Contains more Manganese +198.1%
Contains more Iron +131.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +73.5%
Contains more Zinc +317.4%
Contains more Selenium +622.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 24% 15% 49% 35% 57% 19% 54% 22% 15%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 56% 10% 85% 26% 157% 79% 27% 8% 107%
Contains more Calcium +1387.5%
Contains more Magnesium +42.9%
Contains more Potassium +38%
Contains less Sodium -64%
Contains more Copper +102.5%
Contains more Manganese +198.1%
Contains more Iron +131.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +73.5%
Contains more Zinc +317.4%
Contains more Selenium +622.2%

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.
Gratin
3
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9
Ham
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1078.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +74.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +305.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +129.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.403
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 16% 0% 0% 33% 16% 27% 19% 24% 41% 9% 0% 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 Folate +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1078.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +74.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +305.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +129.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.403

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Gratin
3
:
2
Ham
Contains more Fats +37.3%
Contains more Carbs +651.3%
Contains more Protein +313.6%
Contains more Other +110.1%
Equal in Water - 67.67
5% 8% 11% 74% 2%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 7.59 g
Carbs: 11.27 g
Water: 74 g
Other: 2.08 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 Fats +37.3%
Contains more Carbs +651.3%
Contains more Protein +313.6%
Contains more Other +110.1%
Equal in Water - 67.67

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Gratin
0
:
3
Ham
Contains less Saturated Fat -61.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +21.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +95.7%
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 4.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.276 g
36% 53% 11%
Saturated Fat: 1.81 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.62 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.54 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -61.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +21.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +95.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gratin Ham Opinion
Net carbs 9.47g 1.5g Gratin
Protein 5.06g 20.93g Ham
Fats 7.59g 5.53g Gratin
Carbs 11.27g 1.5g Gratin
Calories 132kcal 145kcal Ham
Fiber 1.8g 0g Gratin
Calcium 119mg 8mg Gratin
Iron 0.64mg 1.48mg Ham
Magnesium 20mg 14mg Gratin
Phosphorus 113mg 196mg Ham
Potassium 396mg 287mg Gratin
Sodium 433mg 1203mg Gratin
Zinc 0.69mg 2.88mg Ham
Copper 0.16mg 0.079mg Gratin
Manganese 0.161mg 0.054mg Gratin
Selenium 2.7µg 19.5µg Ham
Vitamin A 264IU 0IU Gratin
Vitamin A RAE 64µg 0µg Gratin
Vitamin E 0.25mg Ham
Vitamin D 0IU 32IU Ham
Vitamin D 0µg 0.8µg Ham
Vitamin C 9.9mg 0mg Gratin
Vitamin B1 0.064mg 0.754mg Ham
Vitamin B2 0.116mg 0.202mg Ham
Vitamin B3 0.993mg 4.023mg Ham
Vitamin B5 0.387mg 0.403mg Ham
Vitamin B6 0.174mg 0.4mg Ham
Folate 11µg 3µg Gratin
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.65µg Ham
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0.251mg Ham
Threonine 0.192mg 0.931mg Ham
Isoleucine 0.284mg 0.918mg Ham
Leucine 0.443mg 1.661mg Ham
Lysine 0.381mg 1.775mg Ham
Methionine 0.117mg 0.553mg Ham
Phenylalanine 0.254mg 0.904mg Ham
Valine 0.325mg 0.908mg Ham
Histidine 0.151mg 0.75mg Ham
Cholesterol 23mg 53mg Gratin
Saturated Fat 4.733g 1.81g Ham
Monounsaturated Fat 2.149g 2.62g Ham
Polyunsaturated fat 0.276g 0.54g Ham

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Gratin Ham
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
15%
Gratin
45%
Ham
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Gratin
55%
Ham

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ham
Ham is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.923g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ham
Ham is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gratin
Gratin contains less Sodium (difference - 770mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Gratin
Gratin 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.

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. Gratin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170442/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.