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Ham vs. Chicken sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Ham and Chicken sandwich?

  • Ham is richer in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Choline, yet Chicken sandwich is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Vitamin E , Folate, and Vitamin B2.
  • Ham's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 44% higher.
  • Ham has 5 times more Vitamin B12 than Chicken sandwich. Ham has 0.65µg of Vitamin B12, while Chicken sandwich has 0.13µg.
  • Chicken sandwich contains less Sodium.

We used Pork, cured, ham, boneless, extra lean (approximately 5% fat), roasted and Fast foods, chicken fillet sandwich, plain with pickles types in this comparison.

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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 Potassium +17.1%
Contains more Zinc +372.1%
Contains more Copper +17.9%
Contains more Calcium +625%
Contains more Iron +19.6%
Contains more Magnesium +71.4%
Contains less Sodium -37.4%
Contains more Manganese +305.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 185
Equal in Selenium - 19.9
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 18% 67% 18% 80% 22% 99% 17% 23% 29% 109%
Contains more Potassium +17.1%
Contains more Zinc +372.1%
Contains more Copper +17.9%
Contains more Calcium +625%
Contains more Iron +19.6%
Contains more Magnesium +71.4%
Contains less Sodium -37.4%
Contains more Manganese +305.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 185
Equal in Selenium - 19.9

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.
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Contains more Vitamin D +700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +227.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +400%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +864%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +48.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +91.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +197.8%
Contains more Folate +1466.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.383
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 2% 49% 3% 3% 58% 70% 145% 72% 89% 36% 17% 22%
Contains more Vitamin D +700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +227.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +400%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +864%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +48.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +91.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +197.8%
Contains more Folate +1466.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.383

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +28.6%
Contains more Water +38.3%
Contains more Other +61.9%
Contains more Fats +102.4%
Contains more Carbs +1292.7%
21% 6% 68% 4%
Protein: 20.93 g
Fats: 5.53 g
Carbs: 1.5 g
Water: 67.67 g
Other: 4.37 g
16% 11% 21% 49% 3%
Protein: 16.28 g
Fats: 11.19 g
Carbs: 20.89 g
Water: 48.94 g
Other: 2.7 g
Contains more Protein +28.6%
Contains more Water +38.3%
Contains more Other +61.9%
Contains more Fats +102.4%
Contains more Carbs +1292.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -14.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +71%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +488.3%
36% 53% 11%
Saturated Fat: 1.81 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.62 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.54 g
22% 46% 32%
Saturated Fat: 2.123 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.481 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.177 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -14.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +71%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +488.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ham Chicken sandwich Opinion
Net carbs 1.5g 19.49g Chicken sandwich
Protein 20.93g 16.28g Ham
Fats 5.53g 11.19g Chicken sandwich
Carbs 1.5g 20.89g Chicken sandwich
Calories 145kcal 250kcal Chicken sandwich
Starch 16.5g Chicken sandwich
Fructose 0.97g Chicken sandwich
Sugar 0g 3.64g Ham
Fiber 0g 1.4g Chicken sandwich
Calcium 8mg 58mg Chicken sandwich
Iron 1.48mg 1.77mg Chicken sandwich
Magnesium 14mg 24mg Chicken sandwich
Phosphorus 196mg 185mg Ham
Potassium 287mg 245mg Ham
Sodium 1203mg 753mg Chicken sandwich
Zinc 2.88mg 0.61mg Ham
Copper 0.079mg 0.067mg Ham
Manganese 0.054mg 0.219mg Chicken sandwich
Selenium 19.5µg 19.9µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin A 0IU 32IU Chicken sandwich
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin E 0.25mg 2.41mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin D 32IU 5IU Ham
Vitamin D 0.8µg 0.1µg Ham
Vitamin C 0mg 0.8mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.754mg 0.23mg Ham
Vitamin B2 0.202mg 0.3mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B3 4.023mg 7.72mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.403mg 1.2mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.383mg Ham
Folate 3µg 47µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.65µg 0.13µg Ham
Vitamin K 0µg 8.5µg Chicken sandwich
Tryptophan 0.251mg Ham
Threonine 0.931mg Ham
Isoleucine 0.918mg Ham
Leucine 1.661mg Ham
Lysine 1.775mg Ham
Methionine 0.553mg Ham
Phenylalanine 0.904mg Ham
Valine 0.908mg Ham
Histidine 0.75mg Ham
Cholesterol 53mg 35mg Chicken sandwich
Trans Fat 0.03g Ham
Saturated Fat 1.81g 2.123g Ham
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g Chicken sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 2.62g 4.481g Chicken sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 0.54g 3.177g Chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.884g Chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.197g Chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Chicken sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ham Chicken 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
47%
Chicken sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Ham
48%
Chicken sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ham
Ham is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.64g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ham
Ham is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.313g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ham
Ham is lower in glycemic index (difference - 74)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 450mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich 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. Chicken sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170295/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.