Ham vs. Broth — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between ham and broth
- Ham has more vitamin B1, zinc, vitamin B6, and vitamin B12; however, broth has more calcium, vitamin B2, selenium, and magnesium.
- Daily need coverage for sodium for broth is 986% higher.
- Broth has 32 times less zinc than ham. Ham has 2.88mg of zinc, while broth has 0.09mg.
- Broth is lower in cholesterol.
- Broth 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 Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry.
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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 IronIron | +43.7% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +3100% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +18.1% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -95% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +300% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2237.5% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +177.8% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +43.6% |
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 | +63.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +300% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +116.7% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +84% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +112.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +48.9% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +966.7% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +34.7% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Sodium | 1203mg | 23875mg | 986% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.754mg | 0.1mg | 55% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.54g | 4.48g | 26% |
Zinc | 2.88mg | 0.09mg | 25% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.4mg | 0.1mg | 23% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.202mg | 0.43mg | 18% |
Calcium | 8mg | 187mg | 18% |
Selenium | 19.5µg | 28µg | 15% |
Vitamin B12 | 0.65µg | 0.3µg | 15% |
Cholesterol | 53mg | 13mg | 13% |
Fats | 5.53g | 13.88g | 13% |
Magnesium | 14mg | 56mg | 10% |
Vitamin B3 | 4.023mg | 2.46mg | 10% |
Protein | 20.93g | 16.66g | 9% |
Copper | 0.079mg | 0mg | 9% |
Folate | 3µg | 32µg | 7% |
Saturated fat | 1.81g | 3.43g | 7% |
Monounsaturated fat | 2.62g | 5.36g | 7% |
Calories | 145kcal | 267kcal | 6% |
Carbs | 1.5g | 18.01g | 6% |
Iron | 1.48mg | 1.03mg | 6% |
Choline | 85.1mg | 114.6mg | 5% |
Manganese | 0.054mg | 0.15mg | 4% |
Vitamin D | 0.8µg | 0µg | 4% |
Phosphorus | 196mg | 166mg | 4% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.403mg | 0.6mg | 4% |
Vitamin D | 32IU | 0IU | 4% |
Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 0.46mg | 1% |
Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.1mg | 1% |
Potassium | 287mg | 309mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 1.5g | 18.01g | N/A |
Sugar | 0g | 17.36g | N/A |
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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more ProteinProtein | +25.6% |
Contains more WaterWater | +2881.1% |
Contains more FatsFats | +151% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1100.7% |
Contains more OtherOther | +1025.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -47.2% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +104.6% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +729.6% |