Ham vs. Chocolate cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between ham and chocolate cake
- Ham has more vitamin B1, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B3, selenium, and phosphorus; however, chocolate cake is higher in copper.
- Ham covers your daily vitamin B1 needs 51% more than chocolate cake.
- Chocolate cake contains 10 times less vitamin B6 than ham. Ham contains 0.4mg of vitamin B6, while chocolate cake contains 0.041mg.
- Chocolate cake has less sodium.
- The glycemic index of chocolate cake is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Pork, cured, ham, boneless, extra lean (approximately 5% fat), roasted and Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +105% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +317.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +84.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +63.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +128.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +650% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +162% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -73.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +418.5% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +434.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +253.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +32.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +875.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +306.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +800% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +50.9% |
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:
5.3 g
Fats:
15.1 g
Carbs:
53.4 g
Water:
24.4 g
Other:
1.8 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +294.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +177.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +142.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +173.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +3460% |
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
5.43 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.761 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -66.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +130.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +411.3% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.754mg | 0.141mg | 51% |
| Sodium | 1203mg | 315mg | 39% |
| Protein | 20.93g | 5.3g | 31% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4mg | 0.041mg | 28% |
| Zinc | 2.88mg | 0.69mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.65µg | 0.16µg | 20% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.023mg | 1.137mg | 18% |
| Carbs | 1.5g | 53.4g | 17% |
| Saturated fat | 1.81g | 5.43g | 16% |
| Fats | 5.53g | 15.1g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.54g | 2.761g | 15% |
| Selenium | 19.5µg | 11.9µg | 14% |
| Copper | 0.079mg | 0.207mg | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 196mg | 106mg | 13% |
| Calories | 145kcal | 371kcal | 11% |
| Manganese | 0.054mg | 0.28mg | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.62g | 6.039g | 9% |
| Choline | 85.1mg | 128.4mg | 8% |
| Folate | 3µg | 27µg | 6% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.6g | 6% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 60mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 287mg | 140mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 32mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 32IU | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.8µg | 4% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.403mg | 0.304mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 53mg | 58mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1.48mg | 1.61mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.202mg | 0.213mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.5g | 51.8g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.251mg | 0.068mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.931mg | 0.202mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.918mg | 0.24mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.661mg | 0.407mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.775mg | 0.268mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.553mg | 0.116mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.904mg | 0.265mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.908mg | 0.283mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.75mg | 0.12mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
39%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ham is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ham is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.62g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ham is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ham is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate cake contains less Sodium (difference - 888mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate cake is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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.