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.
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +100% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +85.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +62.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +13.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.1% |
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.
| 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 B2Vitamin B2 | +26.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +77% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +218.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +200% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
20.93 g
Fats:
5.53 g
Carbs:
1.5 g
Water:
67.67 g
Other:
4.37 g
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
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.81 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.62 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.54 g
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.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.754mg | 0.088mg | 56% |
| Sodium | 1203mg | 95mg | 48% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.023mg | 7.12mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.403mg | 1.285mg | 18% |
| Cholesterol | 53mg | 102mg | 16% |
| Choline | 85.1mg | 15% | |
| Protein | 20.93g | 28.18g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.54g | 2.43g | 13% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.65µg | 0.33µg | 13% |
| Fats | 5.53g | 10.3g | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 1.81g | 2.78g | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.202mg | 0.255mg | 4% |
| Calories | 145kcal | 218kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0.8µg | 0.2µg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 26mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 32IU | 8IU | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.62g | 3.82g | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 2% | |
| Selenium | 19.5µg | 20.5µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4mg | 0.38mg | 2% |
| Folate | 3µg | 9µg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.054mg | 0.027mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.079mg | 0.09mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 287mg | 259mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 13mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 2.88mg | 2.79mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 1.5g | 1.18g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.5g | 1.18g | N/A |
| Iron | 1.48mg | 1.46mg | 0% |
| Phosphorus | 196mg | 199mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.251mg | 0.329mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.931mg | 1.188mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.918mg | 1.486mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.661mg | 2.115mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.775mg | 2.384mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.553mg | 0.778mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.904mg | 1.121mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.908mg | 1.397mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.75mg | 0.874mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.05g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.03g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
44%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
42%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ham is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 49mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ham is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.97g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ham is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken thigh is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken thigh contains less Sodium (difference - 1108mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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.