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Ham vs. Black pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between ham and black pepper

  • Ham has more vitamin B1; however, black pepper has more manganese, copper, vitamin K, iron, fiber, calcium, magnesium, and potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for black pepper is 552% higher.
  • Black pepper has 60 times less sodium than ham. Ham has 1203mg of sodium, while black pepper has 20mg.
  • Black pepper has a higher glycemic index than ham.

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

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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 122% 133% 117% 364% 443% 32% 68% 2.6% 1663% 27%
Contains more ZincZinc +142%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +24.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +298%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1121.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +5437.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +363.1%
Contains more IronIron +556.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +1583.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +23516.7%

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 0% 9% 21% 0% 27% 42% 21% 84% 67% 0% 409% 13% 6.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +598.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +12.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +252%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +653.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +316%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +247.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +466.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
10% 3% 64% 12% 10%
Protein: 10.39 g
Fats: 3.26 g
Carbs: 63.95 g
Water: 12.46 g
Other: 9.94 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +101.4%
Contains more FatsFats +69.6%
Contains more WaterWater +443.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +4163.3%
Contains more OtherOther +127.5%

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
44% 24% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.392 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.998 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +254.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -23.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +84.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ham Black pepper DV% diff.
Manganese 0.054mg 12.753mg 552%
Copper 0.079mg 1.33mg 139%
Vitamin K 0µg 163.7µg 136%
Iron 1.48mg 9.71mg 103%
Fiber 0g 25.3g 101%
Vitamin B1 0.754mg 0.108mg 54%
Sodium 1203mg 20mg 51%
Calcium 8mg 443mg 44%
Magnesium 14mg 171mg 37%
Potassium 287mg 1329mg 31%
Selenium 19.5µg 4.9µg 27%
Vitamin B12 0.65µg 0µg 27%
Protein 20.93g 10.39g 21%
Carbs 1.5g 63.95g 21%
Vitamin B5 0.403mg 1.399mg 20%
Cholesterol 53mg 0mg 18%
Vitamin B3 4.023mg 1.143mg 18%
Zinc 2.88mg 1.19mg 15%
Choline 85.1mg 11.3mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.291mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 2.62g 0.739g 5%
Calories 145kcal 251kcal 5%
Vitamin E 0.25mg 1.04mg 5%
Phosphorus 196mg 158mg 5%
Vitamin D 0.8µg 0µg 4%
Vitamin D 32IU 0IU 4%
Folate 3µg 17µg 4%
Fats 5.53g 3.26g 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.54g 0.998g 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 27µg 3%
Saturated fat 1.81g 1.392g 2%
Vitamin B2 0.202mg 0.18mg 2%
Net carbs 1.5g 38.65g N/A
Sugar 0g 0.64g N/A
Tryptophan 0.251mg 0.058mg 0%
Threonine 0.931mg 0.244mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.918mg 0.366mg 0%
Leucine 1.661mg 1.014mg 0%
Lysine 1.775mg 0.244mg 0%
Methionine 0.553mg 0.096mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.904mg 0.446mg 0%
Valine 0.908mg 0.547mg 0%
Histidine 0.75mg 0.159mg 0%
Fructose 0.23g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.152g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Ham Black pepper
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
54%
Black pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Ham
297%
Black pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ham
Ham is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.64g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ham
Ham is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Ham
Ham is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Black pepper
Black pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Black pepper
Black pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 1183mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Black pepper
Black pepper is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.418g)
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. Black pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170931/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.