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Ham vs. Arborio rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Ham and Arborio rice?

  • Ham is richer than Arborio rice in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2.
  • Ham's daily need coverage for Sodium is 52% more.
  • The amount of Sodium in Arborio rice is lower.

We used Pork, cured, ham, boneless, extra lean (approximately 5% fat), roasted and Rice, white, short-grain, enriched, cooked 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.
Contains more Calcium +700%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Phosphorus +493.9%
Contains more Potassium +1003.8%
Contains more Zinc +620%
Contains more Selenium +160%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Manganese +561.1%
Equal in Iron - 1.46
Equal in Copper - 0.072
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 56% 10% 85% 26% 157% 79% 27% 8% 107%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 55% 6% 15% 3% 0% 11% 24% 47% 41%
Contains more Calcium +700%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Phosphorus +493.9%
Contains more Potassium +1003.8%
Contains more Zinc +620%
Contains more Selenium +160%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Manganese +561.1%
Equal in Iron - 1.46
Equal in Copper - 0.072

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
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Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +359.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1162.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +169.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +578%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Folate +1866.7%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.397
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 41% 4% 28% 24% 14% 45% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +359.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1162.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +169.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +578%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Folate +1866.7%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.397

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +786.9%
Contains more Fats +2810.5%
Contains more Other +2200%
Contains more Carbs +1815.3%
Equal in Water - 68.53
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% 29% 69%
Protein: 2.36 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 28.73 g
Water: 68.53 g
Other: 0.19 g
Contains more Protein +786.9%
Contains more Fats +2810.5%
Contains more Other +2200%
Contains more Carbs +1815.3%
Equal in Water - 68.53

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4417.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +980%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.2%
36% 53% 11%
Saturated Fat: 1.81 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.62 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.54 g
32% 36% 31%
Saturated Fat: 0.051 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.058 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4417.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +980%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ham Arborio rice Opinion
Net carbs 1.5g 28.73g Arborio rice
Protein 20.93g 2.36g Ham
Fats 5.53g 0.19g Ham
Carbs 1.5g 28.73g Arborio rice
Calories 145kcal 130kcal Ham
Calcium 8mg 1mg Ham
Iron 1.48mg 1.46mg Ham
Magnesium 14mg 8mg Ham
Phosphorus 196mg 33mg Ham
Potassium 287mg 26mg Ham
Sodium 1203mg 0mg Arborio rice
Zinc 2.88mg 0.4mg Ham
Copper 0.079mg 0.072mg Ham
Manganese 0.054mg 0.357mg Arborio rice
Selenium 19.5µg 7.5µg Ham
Vitamin E 0.25mg Ham
Vitamin D 32IU 0IU Ham
Vitamin D 0.8µg 0µg Ham
Vitamin B1 0.754mg 0.164mg Ham
Vitamin B2 0.202mg 0.016mg Ham
Vitamin B3 4.023mg 1.493mg Ham
Vitamin B5 0.403mg 0.397mg Ham
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.059mg Ham
Folate 3µg 59µg Arborio rice
Vitamin B12 0.65µg 0µg Ham
Tryptophan 0.251mg 0.027mg Ham
Threonine 0.931mg 0.084mg Ham
Isoleucine 0.918mg 0.102mg Ham
Leucine 1.661mg 0.195mg Ham
Lysine 1.775mg 0.085mg Ham
Methionine 0.553mg 0.056mg Ham
Phenylalanine 0.904mg 0.126mg Ham
Valine 0.908mg 0.144mg Ham
Histidine 0.75mg 0.056mg Ham
Cholesterol 53mg 0mg Arborio rice
Saturated Fat 1.81g 0.051g Arborio rice
Monounsaturated Fat 2.62g 0.058g Ham
Polyunsaturated fat 0.54g 0.05g Ham

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Ham Arborio rice
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
45%
Ham
13%
Arborio rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Ham
20%
Arborio rice

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ham
Ham is lower in glycemic index (difference - 69)
Which food is cheaper?
Ham
Ham is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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 Sugar?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice contains less Sodium (difference - 1203mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.759g)

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. Arborio rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168882/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.