Ham vs. Bear meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between ham and bear meat
- Ham has more vitamin B1, selenium, and vitamin B6, while bear meat has more iron, vitamin B12, zinc, and vitamin B2.
- Bear meat's daily need coverage for iron is 116% higher.
- Bear meat contains 17 times less sodium than ham. Ham contains 1203mg of sodium, while bear meat contains 71mg.
The food types used in this comparison are Pork, cured, ham, boneless, extra lean (approximately 5% fat), roasted and Game meat, bear, cooked, simmered.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +60% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +15.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +74.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +64.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +625% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +87.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +256.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +654% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +20.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +37.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +96% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +305.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +280% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +43.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +26.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +582.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +54.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +142.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -48.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +116% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +344.4% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 1.48mg | 10.73mg | 116% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.65µg | 2.47µg | 76% |
| Zinc | 2.88mg | 10.27mg | 67% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.754mg | 0.1mg | 55% |
| Sodium | 1203mg | 71mg | 49% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.202mg | 0.82mg | 48% |
| Protein | 20.93g | 32.42g | 23% |
| Cholesterol | 53mg | 98mg | 15% |
| Selenium | 19.5µg | 11.2µg | 15% |
| Fats | 5.53g | 13.39g | 12% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.54g | 2.4g | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.403mg | 8% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4mg | 0.29mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.079mg | 0.148mg | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 1.81g | 3.54g | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.62g | 5.66g | 8% |
| Choline | 85.1mg | 122.3mg | 7% |
| Calories | 145kcal | 259kcal | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.023mg | 3.35mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 196mg | 170mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0.8µg | 0µg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 32IU | 0IU | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.054mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 0.49mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 1.8µg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 23mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 1.5g | 0g | 1% |
| Potassium | 287mg | 263mg | 1% |
| Folate | 3µg | 6µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.5g | 0g | N/A |
| Calcium | 8mg | 5mg | 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 - DHA | 0g | 0.037g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.034g | N/A |
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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
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57%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
92%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ham is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ham is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.73g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bear meat contains less Sodium (difference - 1132mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Bear meat is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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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