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Ham vs. Apple pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between ham and apple pie?

  • Ham is richer than apple pie in vitamin B1, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, zinc, phosphorus, vitamin B3, and potassium.
  • Ham's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 52% more.
  • The glycemic index of ham is lower.

We used Pork, cured, ham, boneless, extra lean (approximately 5% fat), roasted and Pie, apple, commercially prepared, unenriched flour 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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5% 3.3% 5.7% 45% 15% 4.4% 10% 35% 24% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +341.5%
Contains more IronIron +22.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +71.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +1700%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +716.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +37.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -77.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +237%

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.
Ham
Ham
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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%
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 11% 9.7% 0% 0% 34% 36% 21% 7.1% 8.8% 1.3% 0% 3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +462.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +27.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +258.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +238.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +952.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +6400%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +33.3%
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Ham
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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
2% 11% 34% 52%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 34 g
Water: 52.2 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1001.6%
Contains more WaterWater +29.6%
Contains more OtherOther +385.6%
Contains more FatsFats +98.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2166.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ham
Ham
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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
37% 42% 21%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.797 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.388 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.198 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -52.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +67.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +307%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ham Apple pie DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.754mg 0.134mg 52%
Sodium 1203mg 266mg 41%
Protein 20.93g 1.9g 38%
Selenium 19.5µg 35%
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.038mg 28%
Vitamin B12 0.65µg 0.01µg 27%
Zinc 2.88mg 0.16mg 25%
Phosphorus 196mg 24mg 25%
Cholesterol 53mg 0mg 18%
Vitamin B3 4.023mg 1.123mg 18%
Choline 85.1mg 15%
Carbs 1.5g 34g 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.54g 2.198g 11%
Saturated fat 1.81g 3.797g 9%
Fats 5.53g 11g 8%
Potassium 287mg 65mg 7%
Manganese 0.054mg 0.182mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.403mg 0.119mg 6%
Fiber 0g 1.6g 6%
Calories 145kcal 237kcal 5%
Vitamin D 0.8µg 4%
Vitamin D 32IU 4%
Vitamin C 0mg 3.2mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 2.62g 4.388g 4%
Copper 0.079mg 0.046mg 4%
Iron 1.48mg 1.21mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.202mg 0.158mg 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 29µg 3%
Magnesium 14mg 7mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.25mg 2%
Net carbs 1.5g 32.4g N/A
Calcium 8mg 11mg 0%
Folate 3µg 4µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.251mg 0.026mg 0%
Threonine 0.931mg 0.054mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.918mg 0.073mg 0%
Leucine 1.661mg 0.129mg 0%
Lysine 1.775mg 0.07mg 0%
Methionine 0.553mg 0.032mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.904mg 0.088mg 0%
Valine 0.908mg 0.084mg 0%
Histidine 0.75mg 0.038mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Ham Apple pie
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
44%
Ham
10%
Apple pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Ham
15%
Apple pie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ham
Ham is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.987g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ham
Ham is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ham
Ham is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ham
Ham is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple pie
Apple pie contains less Sodium (difference - 937mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Apple pie
Apple pie is cheaper (difference - $0.5)

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. Ham - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167871/nutrients
  2. Apple pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173239/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.