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Ham vs. Nougat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between ham and nougat

  • Ham has more vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B3, and phosphorus; however, nougat is richer in vitamin E.
  • Ham covers your daily vitamin B1 needs 62% more than nougat.
  • Nougat has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of nougat is 32, while the glycemic index of ham is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Pork, cured, ham, boneless, extra lean (approximately 5% fat), roasted and Candies, nougat, with almonds.

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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
5
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%
Nougat
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 9.6% 9.3% 22% 45% 11% 24% 4.3% 40% 14%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +173.3%
Contains more IronIron +150.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +585.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +256.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +650%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +128.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +300%
Contains more CopperCopper +69.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +463%

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
8
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%
Nougat
3
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 1% 0% 55% 0% 3.3% 34% 9% 3.6% 4.6% 1.3% 0% 3.8% 2.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +5700%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +36.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +741.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +571.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +6400%
Contains more CholineCholine +1568.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1008%
Contains more FolateFolate +66.7%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ham
Ham
4
21% 6% 68% 4%
Protein: 20.93 g
Fats: 5.53 g
Carbs: 1.5 g
Water: 67.67 g
Other: 4.37 g
Nougat
1
3% 2% 92% 2%
Protein: 3.33 g
Fats: 1.67 g
Carbs: 92.39 g
Water: 2.15 g
Other: 0.46 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +528.5%
Contains more FatsFats +231.1%
Contains more WaterWater +3047.4%
Contains more OtherOther +850%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +6059.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ham
Ham
2
36% 53% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.81 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.62 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.54 g
Nougat
1
100%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.667 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +∞%
~equal in Saturated fat ~1.667g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ham Nougat DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.754mg 0.013mg 62%
Sodium 1203mg 33mg 51%
Protein 20.93g 3.33g 35%
Selenium 19.5µg 2.6µg 31%
Carbs 1.5g 92.39g 30%
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.02mg 29%
Vitamin B12 0.65µg 0.01µg 27%
Zinc 2.88mg 0.42mg 22%
Vitamin B3 4.023mg 0.478mg 22%
Phosphorus 196mg 55mg 20%
Cholesterol 53mg 0mg 18%
Vitamin E 0.25mg 2.77mg 17%
Choline 85.1mg 5.1mg 15%
Calories 145kcal 398kcal 13%
Fiber 0g 3.3g 13%
Manganese 0.054mg 0.304mg 11%
Iron 1.48mg 0.59mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.403mg 0.06mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 2.62g 0g 7%
Copper 0.079mg 0.134mg 6%
Fats 5.53g 1.67g 6%
Potassium 287mg 105mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.54g 0g 4%
Vitamin D 0.8µg 0µg 4%
Magnesium 14mg 32mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.202mg 0.148mg 4%
Vitamin D 32IU 0IU 4%
Calcium 8mg 32mg 2%
Saturated fat 1.81g 1.667g 1%
Folate 3µg 5µg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg 0%
Net carbs 1.5g 89.09g N/A
Sugar 0g 44.97g 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%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Ham Nougat
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
9%
Nougat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Ham
20%
Nougat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nougat
Nougat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nougat
Nougat contains less Sodium (difference - 1170mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Nougat
Nougat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.143g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ham
Ham is lower in Sugar (difference - 44.97g)
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 - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ham
Ham is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Nougat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169060/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.