Ham vs. Chuck steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between ham and chuck steak
- Ham has more vitamin B1; however, chuck steak has more vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, iron, and vitamin B5.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for chuck steak is 99% higher.
- Chuck steak has 17 times less sodium than ham. Ham has 1203mg of sodium, while chuck steak has 71mg.
Food types used in this article are Pork, cured, ham, boneless, extra lean (approximately 5% fat), roasted and Beef, chuck eye steak, boneless, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled.
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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 | +350% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +57.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +100% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +13.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +65.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +201.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +41% |
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 | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +700% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1042.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +15.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +86.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +366.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
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:
24.98 g
Fats:
19.64 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
55.22 g
Other:
0.16 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +22.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +2631.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +19.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +255.2% |
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
8.66 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.457 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.81 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -79.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +261% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +50% |
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.65µg | 3.03µg | 99% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.754mg | 0.066mg | 57% |
| Zinc | 2.88mg | 8.68mg | 53% |
| Sodium | 1203mg | 71mg | 49% |
| Saturated fat | 1.81g | 8.66g | 31% |
| Fats | 5.53g | 19.64g | 22% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.62g | 9.457g | 17% |
| Selenium | 19.5µg | 27.5µg | 15% |
| Iron | 1.48mg | 2.45mg | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 53mg | 87mg | 11% |
| Protein | 20.93g | 24.98g | 8% |
| Calories | 145kcal | 277kcal | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.403mg | 0.752mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.023mg | 4.663mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0.8µg | 0.1µg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 32IU | 5IU | 3% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 22mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.54g | 0.81g | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.054mg | 0.012mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4mg | 0.373mg | 2% |
| Choline | 85.1mg | 79mg | 1% |
| Folate | 3µg | 6µg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 1.6µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 1.5g | 0g | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.202mg | 0.191mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 16mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 287mg | 325mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 0.1mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.5g | 0g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.079mg | 0.077mg | 0% |
| Phosphorus | 196mg | 193mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.287g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.251mg | 0.281mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.931mg | 1.099mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.918mg | 1.062mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.661mg | 2.009mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.775mg | 2.184mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.553mg | 0.709mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.904mg | 0.951mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.908mg | 1.129mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.75mg | 0.809mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.041g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.619g | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
65%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ham is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ham is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.85g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ham is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chuck steak contains less Sodium (difference - 1132mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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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