Ham vs. Chowder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are ham and chowder different?
- Ham is higher in monounsaturated fat; however, chowder is richer in vitamin A and polyunsaturated fat.
- Daily need coverage for sodium for ham is 39% higher.
- Ham contains 5 times more cholesterol than chowder. While ham contains 53mg of cholesterol, chowder contains only 11mg.
- Ham has a lower glycemic index (0) than chowder (27).
Pork, cured, ham, boneless, extra lean (approximately 5% fat), roasted and Soup, chicken corn chowder, chunky, ready-to-serve, single brand are the varieties used in this article.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +∞% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
Contains more IronIron | +∞% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -75.1% |
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 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more ProteinProtein | +575.2% |
Contains more OtherOther | +337% |
Contains more FatsFats | +13.9% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +400% |
Contains more WaterWater | +21.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +106.3% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +251.9% |
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Saturated fat
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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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Rich in minerals |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Vitamin B1 | 0.754mg | 63% | |
Sodium | 1203mg | 299mg | 39% |
Protein | 20.93g | 3.1g | 36% |
Selenium | 19.5µg | 35% | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.4mg | 31% | |
Phosphorus | 196mg | 28% | |
Vitamin B12 | 0.65µg | 27% | |
Zinc | 2.88mg | 26% | |
Vitamin B3 | 4.023mg | 25% | |
Iron | 1.48mg | 19% | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.202mg | 16% | |
Choline | 85.1mg | 15% | |
Cholesterol | 53mg | 11mg | 14% |
Copper | 0.079mg | 9% | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.54g | 1.9g | 9% |
Potassium | 287mg | 8% | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.403mg | 8% | |
Vitamin A | 0µg | 58µg | 6% |
Vitamin D | 32IU | 4% | |
Vitamin D | 0.8µg | 4% | |
Fiber | 0g | 0.9g | 4% |
Magnesium | 14mg | 3% | |
Monounsaturated fat | 2.62g | 1.27g | 3% |
Calories | 145kcal | 99kcal | 2% |
Manganese | 0.054mg | 2% | |
Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 2% | |
Carbs | 1.5g | 7.5g | 2% |
Calcium | 8mg | 1% | |
Folate | 3µg | 1% | |
Fats | 5.53g | 6.3g | 1% |
Net carbs | 1.5g | 6.6g | N/A |
Saturated fat | 1.81g | 1.75g | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.251mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.931mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.918mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 1.661mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 1.775mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.553mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.904mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.908mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.75mg | 0% |
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%

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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%

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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?

Ham is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Ham is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Ham is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Chowder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Chowder is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Chowder contains less Sodium (difference - 904mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Chowder is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.06g)
Which food is cheaper?

Chowder is cheaper (difference - $0.5)