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Ham vs. Arugula — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between ham and arugula

  • Ham has more vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and zinc; however, arugula is higher in vitamin K, vitamin A, and folate.
  • Arugula covers your daily need for vitamin K, 91% more than ham.
  • Arugula has less sodium.
  • The glycemic index of arugula is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pork, cured, ham, boneless, extra lean (approximately 5% fat), roasted and Arugula, raw.

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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 34% 48% 33% 55% 25% 13% 22% 3.5% 42% 1.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +512.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +276.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +6400%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +235.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1900%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +28.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +494.4%
~equal in Iron ~1.46mg
~equal in Copper ~0.076mg

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 50% 40% 8.6% 0% 11% 20% 5.7% 26% 17% 0% 272% 73% 8.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1613.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +134.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1219%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +447.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +456.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +72%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +3133.3%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.437mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ham
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
3% 4% 92%
Protein: 2.58 g
Fats: 0.66 g
Carbs: 3.65 g
Water: 91.71 g
Other: 1.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +711.2%
Contains more FatsFats +737.9%
Contains more OtherOther +212.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +143.3%
Contains more WaterWater +35.5%

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
19% 11% 70%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.086 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.049 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.319 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +5246.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +69.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ham Arugula DV% diff.
Vitamin K 0µg 108.6µg 91%
Vitamin B1 0.754mg 0.044mg 59%
Sodium 1203mg 27mg 51%
Protein 20.93g 2.58g 37%
Selenium 19.5µg 0.3µg 35%
Vitamin B12 0.65µg 0µg 27%
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.073mg 25%
Folate 3µg 97µg 24%
Vitamin B3 4.023mg 0.305mg 23%
Zinc 2.88mg 0.47mg 22%
Phosphorus 196mg 52mg 21%
Cholesterol 53mg 0mg 18%
Vitamin C 0mg 15mg 17%
Calcium 8mg 160mg 15%
Choline 85.1mg 15.3mg 13%
Vitamin A 0µg 119µg 13%
Manganese 0.054mg 0.321mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.202mg 0.086mg 9%
Magnesium 14mg 47mg 8%
Saturated fat 1.81g 0.086g 8%
Fats 5.53g 0.66g 7%
Monounsaturated fat 2.62g 0.049g 6%
Calories 145kcal 25kcal 6%
Fiber 0g 1.6g 6%
Vitamin D 0.8µg 0µg 4%
Vitamin D 32IU 0IU 4%
Potassium 287mg 369mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.54g 0.319g 1%
Vitamin B5 0.403mg 0.437mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.25mg 0.43mg 1%
Carbs 1.5g 3.65g 1%
Net carbs 1.5g 2.05g N/A
Iron 1.48mg 1.46mg 0%
Sugar 0g 2.05g N/A
Copper 0.079mg 0.076mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.251mg 0%
Threonine 0.931mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.918mg 0%
Leucine 1.661mg 0%
Lysine 1.775mg 0%
Methionine 0.553mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.904mg 0%
Valine 0.908mg 0%
Histidine 0.75mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Ham Arugula
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
41%
Arugula
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Ham
28%
Arugula

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ham
Ham is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.05g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ham
Ham is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Arugula
Arugula is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arugula
Arugula contains less Sodium (difference - 1176mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arugula
Arugula is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.724g)
Which food is cheaper?
Arugula
Arugula is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
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.
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. Ham - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167871/nutrients
  2. Arugula - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169387/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.