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Grouse vs. Ham — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between grouse and ham?

  • Grouse is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2, yet ham is higher in vitamin B1, zinc, and iron.
  • Grouse's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 94% more.
  • Grouse has 4 times more Vitamin B12 than ham. While grouse has 2.9µg of Vitamin B12, ham has only 0.65µg.
  • The amount of saturated Fat in grouse is lower.

We used Ruffed Grouse, breast meat, skinless, raw 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.
Grouse
3
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 1.5% 27% 22% 19% 14% 98% 6.5% 2.1% 0%
Ham
Ham
6
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 +128.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +16.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +60%
Contains more IronIron +155.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +36.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +464.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +237.5%
~equal in Potassium ~287mg

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.
Grouse
6
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% 0.96% 15% 0% 11% 65% 218% 0% 294% 363% 0% 0% 0%
Ham
Ham
5
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 EVitamin E +192%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +38.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +188.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +218.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +346.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1695.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Grouse
2
26% 73%
Protein: 25.94 g
Fats: 0.88 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72.93 g
Other: 0.25 g
Ham
Ham
3
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 ProteinProtein +23.9%
Contains more FatsFats +528.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +1648%
~equal in Water ~67.67g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Grouse
1
43% 14% 43%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.042 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.132 g
Ham
Ham
2
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 -92.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +6138.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +309.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Grouse Ham Opinion
Calories 112kcal 145kcal Ham
Protein 25.94g 20.93g Grouse
Fats 0.88g 5.53g Ham
Net carbs 0g 1.5g Ham
Carbs 0g 1.5g Ham
Cholesterol 40mg 53mg Grouse
Vitamin D 32IU Ham
Magnesium 32mg 14mg Grouse
Calcium 5mg 8mg Ham
Potassium 311mg 287mg Grouse
Iron 0.58mg 1.48mg Ham
Copper 0.058mg 0.079mg Ham
Zinc 0.51mg 2.88mg Ham
Phosphorus 229mg 196mg Grouse
Sodium 50mg 1203mg Grouse
Vitamin A 16IU 0IU Grouse
Vitamin A 5µg 0µg Grouse
Vitamin E 0.73mg 0.25mg Grouse
Vitamin D 0.8µg Ham
Manganese 0.016mg 0.054mg Ham
Selenium 19.5µg Ham
Vitamin B1 0.042mg 0.754mg Ham
Vitamin B2 0.28mg 0.202mg Grouse
Vitamin B3 11.6mg 4.023mg Grouse
Vitamin B5 0.403mg Ham
Vitamin B6 1.275mg 0.4mg Grouse
Vitamin B12 2.9µg 0.65µg Grouse
Folate 3µg Ham
Choline 85.1mg Ham
Saturated Fat 0.13g 1.81g Grouse
Monounsaturated Fat 0.042g 2.62g Ham
Polyunsaturated fat 0.132g 0.54g Ham
Tryptophan 0.251mg Ham
Threonine 0.931mg Ham
Isoleucine 0.918mg Ham
Leucine 1.661mg Ham
Lysine 1.775mg Ham
Methionine 0.553mg Ham
Phenylalanine 0.904mg Ham
Valine 0.908mg Ham
Histidine 0.75mg Ham
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Grouse
Omega-3 - DHA 0.009g 0g Grouse
Omega-3 - ALA 0.008g Grouse
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g 0g Grouse
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Grouse
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Grouse
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.071g Grouse

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Grouse 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
74%
Grouse
45%
Ham
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Grouse
55%
Ham

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Ham
Ham is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Grouse
Grouse is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Grouse
Grouse contains less Sodium (difference - 1153mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Grouse
Grouse is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.68g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Grouse
Grouse is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Grouse
Grouse is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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. Grouse - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172831/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.