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Ham vs. Cheese sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Ham and Cheese sandwich?

  • Ham is higher in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, and Zinc, yet Cheese sandwich is higher in Manganese, Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B2, and Folate.
  • Cheese sandwich's daily need coverage for Manganese is 45% more.
  • Ham has 8 times more Cholesterol than Cheese sandwich. While Ham has 53mg of Cholesterol, Cheese sandwich has only 7mg.

We used Pork, cured, ham, boneless, extra lean (approximately 5% fat), roasted and Crackers, wheat, sandwich, with cheese filling types in this article.

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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 Zinc +231%
Contains more Calcium +2450%
Contains more Iron +77%
Contains more Magnesium +285.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +94.9%
Contains less Sodium -30.3%
Contains more Copper +102.5%
Contains more Manganese +1905.6%
Contains more Selenium +24.6%
Equal in Potassium - 306
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 56% 10% 85% 26% 157% 79% 27% 8% 107%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 62% 99% 39% 164% 27% 110% 24% 54% 142% 133%
Contains more Zinc +231%
Contains more Calcium +2450%
Contains more Iron +77%
Contains more Magnesium +285.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +94.9%
Contains less Sodium -30.3%
Contains more Copper +102.5%
Contains more Manganese +1905.6%
Contains more Selenium +24.6%
Equal in Potassium - 306

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
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +110.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +26.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +441.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +111.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +54.3%
Contains more Folate +2033.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 24% 0% 189% 47% 76% 25% 93% 3% 82% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 0% 0% 5% 90% 99% 60% 38% 61% 48% 15% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +110.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +26.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +441.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +111.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +54.3%
Contains more Folate +2033.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +113.6%
Contains more Water +2014.7%
Contains more Other +15%
Contains more Fats +352.1%
Contains more Carbs +3780%
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% 25% 58% 3% 4%
Protein: 9.8 g
Fats: 25 g
Carbs: 58.2 g
Water: 3.2 g
Other: 3.8 g
Contains more Protein +113.6%
Contains more Water +2014.7%
Contains more Other +15%
Contains more Fats +352.1%
Contains more Carbs +3780%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +295.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1597.4%
36% 53% 11%
Saturated Fat: 1.81 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.62 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.54 g
17% 44% 39%
Saturated Fat: 4.129 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.351 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 9.166 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +295.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1597.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ham Cheese sandwich Opinion
Net carbs 1.5g 55.1g Cheese sandwich
Protein 20.93g 9.8g Ham
Fats 5.53g 25g Cheese sandwich
Carbs 1.5g 58.2g Cheese sandwich
Calories 145kcal 497kcal Cheese sandwich
Fiber 0g 3.1g Cheese sandwich
Calcium 8mg 204mg Cheese sandwich
Iron 1.48mg 2.62mg Cheese sandwich
Magnesium 14mg 54mg Cheese sandwich
Phosphorus 196mg 382mg Cheese sandwich
Potassium 287mg 306mg Cheese sandwich
Sodium 1203mg 839mg Cheese sandwich
Zinc 2.88mg 0.87mg Ham
Copper 0.079mg 0.16mg Cheese sandwich
Manganese 0.054mg 1.083mg Cheese sandwich
Selenium 19.5µg 24.3µg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin A 0IU 71IU Cheese sandwich
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 21µg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin E 0.25mg Ham
Vitamin D 32IU Ham
Vitamin D 0.8µg Ham
Vitamin C 0mg 1.5mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.754mg 0.358mg Ham
Vitamin B2 0.202mg 0.427mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B3 4.023mg 3.185mg Ham
Vitamin B5 0.403mg 0.622mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.261mg Ham
Folate 3µg 64µg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.65µg 0.12µg Ham
Tryptophan 0.251mg 0.13mg Ham
Threonine 0.931mg 0.298mg Ham
Isoleucine 0.918mg 0.383mg Ham
Leucine 1.661mg 0.698mg Ham
Lysine 1.775mg 0.344mg Ham
Methionine 0.553mg 0.167mg Ham
Phenylalanine 0.904mg 0.472mg Ham
Valine 0.908mg 0.438mg Ham
Histidine 0.75mg 0.219mg Ham
Cholesterol 53mg 7mg Cheese sandwich
Saturated Fat 1.81g 4.129g Ham
Monounsaturated Fat 2.62g 10.351g Cheese sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 0.54g 9.166g Cheese sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ham Cheese sandwich
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
45%
Ham
35%
Cheese sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Ham
85%
Cheese sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ham
Ham is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.319g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ham
Ham is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 364mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 46mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
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. Cheese sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172747/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.