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Ham vs. Barbecue sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between ham and barbecue sauce

  • Barbecue sauce contains less vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B6, zinc, vitamin B3, choline, and vitamin B2 than ham.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for ham is 61% higher.
  • Barbecue sauce is lower in cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Pork, cured, ham, boneless, extra lean (approximately 5% fat), roasted and Sauce, barbecue.

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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
5
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 9.3% 9.9% 20% 24% 24% 4.6% 8.6% 134% 16% 7.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +23.7%
Contains more IronIron +131.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +1594.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +880%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1400%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +312.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -14.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +133.3%
~equal in Magnesium ~13mg
~equal in Copper ~0.072mg

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
9
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 2% 3.7% 16% 0% 5.8% 13% 11% 9.8% 17% 0% 4.5% 1.5% 3.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +3178.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +260.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +573.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +145.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
Contains more CholineCholine +1098.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +220%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%

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
41% 55% 3%
Protein: 0.82 g
Fats: 0.63 g
Carbs: 40.77 g
Water: 54.71 g
Other: 3.07 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +2452.4%
Contains more FatsFats +777.8%
Contains more WaterWater +23.7%
Contains more OtherOther +42.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2618%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
20% 36% 44%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.045 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.082 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.101 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3095.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +434.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ham Barbecue sauce DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.754mg 0.023mg 61%
Protein 20.93g 0.82g 40%
Selenium 19.5µg 1.3µg 33%
Vitamin B12 0.65µg 0µg 27%
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.075mg 25%
Phosphorus 196mg 20mg 25%
Zinc 2.88mg 0.17mg 25%
Vitamin B3 4.023mg 0.597mg 21%
Fructose 14.17g 18%
Cholesterol 53mg 0mg 18%
Choline 85.1mg 7.1mg 14%
Carbs 1.5g 40.77g 13%
Iron 1.48mg 0.64mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.202mg 0.056mg 11%
Sodium 1203mg 1027mg 8%
Fats 5.53g 0.63g 8%
Saturated fat 1.81g 0.045g 8%
Monounsaturated fat 2.62g 0.082g 6%
Vitamin B5 0.403mg 0.164mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.25mg 0.8mg 4%
Vitamin D 0.8µg 0µg 4%
Fiber 0g 0.9g 4%
Vitamin D 32IU 0IU 4%
Manganese 0.054mg 0.126mg 3%
Calcium 8mg 33mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.54g 0.101g 3%
Vitamin K 0µg 1.8µg 2%
Potassium 287mg 232mg 2%
Calories 145kcal 172kcal 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 11µg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.6mg 1%
Copper 0.079mg 0.072mg 1%
Net carbs 1.5g 39.87g N/A
Magnesium 14mg 13mg 0%
Sugar 0g 33.24g N/A
Starch 0.35g 0%
Folate 3µg 2µg 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%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.021g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.08g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Ham Barbecue sauce
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
7%
Barbecue sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Ham
26%
Barbecue sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Ham
Ham is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ham
Ham is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.24g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ham
Ham is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 176mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.765g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce 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. Barbecue sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174523/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.