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Ham vs. Chicken soup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Ham and Chicken soup?

  • Chicken soup has less Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Phosphorus, Iron, and Vitamin B3 than Ham.
  • Ham's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 60% higher.
  • Chicken soup contains less Cholesterol.

We used Pork, cured, ham, boneless, extra lean (approximately 5% fat), roasted and Soup, stock, chicken, home-prepared 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 Calcium +166.7%
Contains more Iron +604.8%
Contains more Magnesium +250%
Contains more Phosphorus +625.9%
Contains more Potassium +173.3%
Contains more Zinc +1957.1%
Contains more Copper +46.3%
Contains more Selenium +786.4%
Contains less Sodium -88.1%
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 1% 8% 3% 12% 10% 19% 4% 18% 0% 12%
Contains more Calcium +166.7%
Contains more Iron +604.8%
Contains more Magnesium +250%
Contains more Phosphorus +625.9%
Contains more Potassium +173.3%
Contains more Zinc +1957.1%
Contains more Copper +46.3%
Contains more Selenium +786.4%
Contains less Sodium -88.1%

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 E +733.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2054.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +137.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +154%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +555.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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 1% 1% 0% 1% 9% 20% 30% 0% 15% 4% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +733.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2054.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +137.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +154%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +555.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +730.6%
Contains more Fats +360.8%
Contains more Other +628.3%
Contains more Carbs +135.3%
Contains more Water +36.2%
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% 4% 92%
Protein: 2.52 g
Fats: 1.2 g
Carbs: 3.53 g
Water: 92.15 g
Other: 0.6 g
Contains more Protein +730.6%
Contains more Fats +360.8%
Contains more Other +628.3%
Contains more Carbs +135.3%
Contains more Water +36.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +350.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +153.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.3%
36% 53% 11%
Saturated Fat: 1.81 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.62 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.54 g
29% 52% 19%
Saturated Fat: 0.321 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.582 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.213 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +350.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +153.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.3%

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 soup
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ham Chicken soup Opinion
Net carbs 1.5g 3.53g Chicken soup
Protein 20.93g 2.52g Ham
Fats 5.53g 1.2g Ham
Carbs 1.5g 3.53g Chicken soup
Calories 145kcal 36kcal Ham
Sugar 0g 1.58g Ham
Calcium 8mg 3mg Ham
Iron 1.48mg 0.21mg Ham
Magnesium 14mg 4mg Ham
Phosphorus 196mg 27mg Ham
Potassium 287mg 105mg Ham
Sodium 1203mg 143mg Chicken soup
Zinc 2.88mg 0.14mg Ham
Copper 0.079mg 0.054mg Ham
Manganese 0.054mg Ham
Selenium 19.5µg 2.2µg Ham
Vitamin A 0IU 3IU Chicken soup
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Chicken soup
Vitamin E 0.25mg 0.03mg Ham
Vitamin D 32IU 0IU Ham
Vitamin D 0.8µg 0µg Ham
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Chicken soup
Vitamin B1 0.754mg 0.035mg Ham
Vitamin B2 0.202mg 0.085mg Ham
Vitamin B3 4.023mg 1.584mg Ham
Vitamin B5 0.403mg Ham
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.061mg Ham
Folate 3µg 5µg Chicken soup
Vitamin B12 0.65µg 0µg Ham
Vitamin K 0µg 0.2µg Chicken soup
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 3mg Chicken soup
Saturated Fat 1.81g 0.321g Chicken soup
Monounsaturated Fat 2.62g 0.582g Ham
Polyunsaturated fat 0.54g 0.213g Ham

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Ham Chicken soup
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
6%
Chicken soup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Ham
8%
Chicken soup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ham
Ham is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.58g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ham
Ham is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ham
Ham is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ham
Ham is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken soup
Chicken soup contains less Sodium (difference - 1060mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken soup
Chicken soup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 50mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken soup
Chicken soup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.489g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken soup
Chicken soup is cheaper (difference - $0.5)

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 soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172884/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.