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Ham vs. Baking powder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Ham and Baking powder

  • Ham has more Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Vitamin B3, however, Baking powder is higher in Calcium, Phosphorus, and Iron.
  • Baking powder covers your daily need of Calcium 587% more than Ham.
  • Ham has less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pork, cured, ham, boneless, extra lean (approximately 5% fat), roasted and Leavening agents, baking powder, double-acting, sodium aluminum sulfate.

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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 Potassium +1335%
Contains less Sodium -88.7%
Contains more Zinc +28700%
Contains more Copper +690%
Contains more Manganese +390.9%
Contains more Selenium +9650%
Contains more Calcium +73350%
Contains more Iron +644.6%
Contains more Magnesium +92.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +1017.9%
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 1763% 414% 20% 939% 2% 1383% 1% 4% 2% 2%
Contains more Potassium +1335%
Contains less Sodium -88.7%
Contains more Zinc +28700%
Contains more Copper +690%
Contains more Manganese +390.9%
Contains more Selenium +9650%
Contains more Calcium +73350%
Contains more Iron +644.6%
Contains more Magnesium +92.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +1017.9%

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
9
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Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +1253.4%
Contains more Carbs +1746.7%
Contains more Other +1440%
21% 6% 68% 4%
Protein: 20.93 g
Fats: 5.53 g
Carbs: 1.5 g
Water: 67.67 g
Other: 4.37 g
28% 5% 67%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 27.7 g
Water: 5 g
Other: 67.3 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +1253.4%
Contains more Carbs +1746.7%
Contains more Other +1440%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ham Baking powder Opinion
Net carbs 1.5g 27.5g Baking powder
Protein 20.93g 0g Ham
Fats 5.53g 0g Ham
Carbs 1.5g 27.7g Baking powder
Calories 145kcal 53kcal Ham
Fiber 0g 0.2g Baking powder
Calcium 8mg 5876mg Baking powder
Iron 1.48mg 11.02mg Baking powder
Magnesium 14mg 27mg Baking powder
Phosphorus 196mg 2191mg Baking powder
Potassium 287mg 20mg Ham
Sodium 1203mg 10600mg Ham
Zinc 2.88mg 0.01mg Ham
Copper 0.079mg 0.01mg Ham
Manganese 0.054mg 0.011mg Ham
Selenium 19.5µg 0.2µg Ham
Vitamin E 0.25mg 0mg Ham
Vitamin D 32IU 0IU Ham
Vitamin D 0.8µg 0µg Ham
Vitamin B1 0.754mg 0mg Ham
Vitamin B2 0.202mg 0mg Ham
Vitamin B3 4.023mg 0mg Ham
Vitamin B5 0.403mg 0mg Ham
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0mg Ham
Folate 3µg 0µg Ham
Vitamin B12 0.65µg 0µg 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
Cholesterol 53mg 0mg Baking powder
Saturated Fat 1.81g 0g Baking powder
Monounsaturated Fat 2.62g 0g Ham
Polyunsaturated fat 0.54g 0g Ham

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Ham Baking powder
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
0%
Baking powder
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Ham
452%
Baking powder

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Ham
Ham contains less Sodium (difference - 9397mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ham
Ham is lower in glycemic index (difference - 92)
Which food is cheaper?
Ham
Ham is cheaper (difference - $2.7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ham
Ham is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.81g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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. Ham - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167871/nutrients
  2. Baking powder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172803/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.