Ham vs. Beef sirloin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between ham and beef sirloin
- Ham has more vitamin B1; however, beef sirloin is richer in selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B3, zinc, vitamin B6, phosphorus, and choline.
- Ham covers your daily vitamin B1 needs 55% more than beef sirloin.
- Beef sirloin has 18 times less sodium than ham. Ham has 1203mg of sodium, while beef sirloin has 66mg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Pork, cured, ham, boneless, extra lean (approximately 5% fat), roasted and Beef, top sirloin, steak, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, broiled.
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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 ManganeseManganese | +390.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +92.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +175% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +42.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +29.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +97.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +29.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +99.5% |
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 | +756.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +23.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +56% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +123.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +50.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +70.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +126.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +233.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +37.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
20.93 g
Fats:
5.53 g
Carbs:
1.5 g
Water:
67.67 g
Other:
4.37 g
Protein:
30.8 g
Fats:
5.03 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
63.58 g
Other:
0.59 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +640.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +47.2% |
~equal in
Fats
~5.03g
~equal in
Water
~63.58g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.81 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.62 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.54 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.915 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.185 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +30.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +191.9% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~1.915g
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 Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.754mg | 0.088mg | 56% |
| Sodium | 1203mg | 66mg | 49% |
| Selenium | 19.5µg | 38.9µg | 35% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.65µg | 1.47µg | 34% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.023mg | 9.001mg | 31% |
| Zinc | 2.88mg | 5.7mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4mg | 0.681mg | 22% |
| Protein | 20.93g | 30.8g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 53mg | 81mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 196mg | 253mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1.48mg | 1.92mg | 6% |
| Choline | 85.1mg | 117.3mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 287mg | 410mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 32IU | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.8µg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.403mg | 0.607mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 27mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.202mg | 0.163mg | 3% |
| Folate | 3µg | 10µg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.62g | 2.006g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.54g | 0.185g | 2% |
| Calories | 145kcal | 177kcal | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.054mg | 0.011mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 0.39mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.079mg | 0.085mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 1.4µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 22mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 1.5g | 0g | 1% |
| Fats | 5.53g | 5.03g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.5g | 0g | N/A |
| Saturated fat | 1.81g | 1.915g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.251mg | 0.202mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.931mg | 1.23mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.918mg | 1.401mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.661mg | 2.45mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.775mg | 2.603mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.553mg | 0.802mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.904mg | 1.217mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.908mg | 1.528mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.75mg | 0.983mg | 0% |
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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%
53%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
65%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ham is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ham is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.105g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef sirloin contains less Sodium (difference - 1137mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef sirloin is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef sirloin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef sirloin is relatively richer in vitamins
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)