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Ham vs. Brussels sprouts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between ham and Brussels sprouts

  • Ham has more vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B3, and phosphorus; however, Brussels sprouts have more vitamin K and vitamin C.
  • Brussels sprouts' daily need coverage for vitamin K is 148% more.
  • Brussels sprouts are lower in cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Pork, cured, ham, boneless, extra lean (approximately 5% fat), roasted and Brussels sprouts, raw.

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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 16% 13% 34% 53% 23% 11% 30% 3.3% 44% 8.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +12.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +585.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +184.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1118.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +64.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +425%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +35.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +524.1%
~equal in Iron ~1.4mg

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 283% 13% 18% 0% 35% 21% 14% 19% 51% 0% 443% 46% 10%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +442.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +124.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +440%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +82.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +345.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +252%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1933.3%

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
3% 9% 86%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 8.95 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 1.37 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +519.2%
Contains more FatsFats +1743.3%
Contains more OtherOther +219%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +496.7%
Contains more WaterWater +27.1%

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
100%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.062 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 153 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +11291.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +28233.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ham Brussels sprouts DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.54g 153g 1016%
Vitamin K 0µg 177µg 148%
Vitamin C 0mg 85mg 94%
Sodium 1203mg 25mg 51%
Vitamin B1 0.754mg 0.139mg 51%
Protein 20.93g 3.38g 35%
Selenium 19.5µg 1.6µg 33%
Vitamin B12 0.65µg 0µg 27%
Zinc 2.88mg 0.42mg 22%
Vitamin B3 4.023mg 0.745mg 20%
Cholesterol 53mg 0mg 18%
Phosphorus 196mg 69mg 18%
Folate 3µg 61µg 15%
Fiber 0g 3.8g 15%
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.219mg 14%
Choline 85.1mg 19.1mg 12%
Manganese 0.054mg 0.337mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.202mg 0.09mg 9%
Saturated fat 1.81g 0.062g 8%
Fats 5.53g 0.3g 8%
Monounsaturated fat 2.62g 0.023g 6%
Calories 145kcal 43kcal 5%
Vitamin D 0.8µg 0µg 4%
Vitamin A 0µg 38µg 4%
Vitamin E 0.25mg 0.88mg 4%
Vitamin D 32IU 0IU 4%
Potassium 287mg 389mg 3%
Calcium 8mg 42mg 3%
Magnesium 14mg 23mg 2%
Carbs 1.5g 8.95g 2%
Vitamin B5 0.403mg 0.309mg 2%
Iron 1.48mg 1.4mg 1%
Copper 0.079mg 0.07mg 1%
Fructose 0.93g 1%
Net carbs 1.5g 5.15g N/A
Sugar 0g 2.2g N/A
Tryptophan 0.251mg 0.037mg 0%
Threonine 0.931mg 0.12mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.918mg 0.132mg 0%
Leucine 1.661mg 0.152mg 0%
Lysine 1.775mg 0.154mg 0%
Methionine 0.553mg 0.032mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.904mg 0.098mg 0%
Valine 0.908mg 0.155mg 0%
Histidine 0.75mg 0.076mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ham Brussels sprouts
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
73%
Brussels sprouts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Ham
24%
Brussels sprouts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ham
Ham is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.2g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ham
Ham is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts contains less Sodium (difference - 1178mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.748g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
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. Brussels sprouts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170383/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.