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Ham vs. Chicken thigh — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Ham and Chicken thigh

  • Ham has more Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B12, while Chicken thigh has more Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Ham's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 55% higher.
  • Chicken thigh contains 13 times less Sodium than Ham. Ham contains 1203mg of Sodium, while Chicken thigh contains 95mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Pork, cured, ham, boneless, extra lean (approximately 5% fat), roasted and Chicken, broilers or fryers, thigh, meat only, cooked, fried.

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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 19% 3.9% 23% 55% 30% 76% 85% 12% 3.5% 112%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +100%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +85.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +62.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +13.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.1%
~equal in Potassium ~259mg
~equal in Iron ~1.46mg
~equal in Zinc ~2.79mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~199mg
~equal in Selenium ~20.5µg

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% 24% 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 0% 4.2% 0% 6% 22% 59% 134% 77% 88% 41% 0% 6.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +300%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +756.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +97%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +26.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +77%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +218.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.38mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

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
28% 10% 59%
Protein: 28.18 g
Fats: 10.3 g
Carbs: 1.18 g
Water: 59.31 g
Other: 1.03 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +27.1%
Contains more WaterWater +14.1%
Contains more OtherOther +324.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +34.6%
Contains more FatsFats +86.3%

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
31% 42% 27%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.78 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.43 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -34.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +45.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +350%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ham Chicken thigh Opinion
Calories 145kcal 218kcal Chicken thigh
Protein 20.93g 28.18g Chicken thigh
Fats 5.53g 10.3g Chicken thigh
Net carbs 1.5g 1.18g Ham
Carbs 1.5g 1.18g Ham
Cholesterol 53mg 102mg Ham
Vitamin D 32IU 8IU Ham
Magnesium 14mg 26mg Chicken thigh
Calcium 8mg 13mg Chicken thigh
Potassium 287mg 259mg Ham
Iron 1.48mg 1.46mg Ham
Copper 0.079mg 0.09mg Chicken thigh
Zinc 2.88mg 2.79mg Ham
Phosphorus 196mg 199mg Chicken thigh
Sodium 1203mg 95mg Chicken thigh
Vitamin A 0IU 70IU Chicken thigh
Vitamin E 0.25mg Ham
Vitamin D 0.8µg 0.2µg Ham
Manganese 0.054mg 0.027mg Ham
Selenium 19.5µg 20.5µg Chicken thigh
Vitamin B1 0.754mg 0.088mg Ham
Vitamin B2 0.202mg 0.255mg Chicken thigh
Vitamin B3 4.023mg 7.12mg Chicken thigh
Vitamin B5 0.403mg 1.285mg Chicken thigh
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.38mg Ham
Vitamin B12 0.65µg 0.33µg Ham
Folate 3µg 9µg Chicken thigh
Choline 85.1mg Ham
Saturated Fat 1.81g 2.78g Ham
Monounsaturated Fat 2.62g 3.82g Chicken thigh
Polyunsaturated fat 0.54g 2.43g Chicken thigh
Tryptophan 0.251mg 0.329mg Chicken thigh
Threonine 0.931mg 1.188mg Chicken thigh
Isoleucine 0.918mg 1.486mg Chicken thigh
Leucine 1.661mg 2.115mg Chicken thigh
Lysine 1.775mg 2.384mg Chicken thigh
Methionine 0.553mg 0.778mg Chicken thigh
Phenylalanine 0.904mg 1.121mg Chicken thigh
Valine 0.908mg 1.397mg Chicken thigh
Histidine 0.75mg 0.874mg Chicken thigh
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g Chicken thigh
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.05g Chicken thigh
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.03g Chicken thigh

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Ham Chicken thigh
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
34%
Chicken thigh
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Ham
42%
Chicken thigh

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ham
Ham is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 49mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ham
Ham is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.97g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh contains less Sodium (difference - 1108mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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. Chicken thigh - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172387/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.