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Ham vs. Club sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between ham and club sandwich

  • Ham has more vitamin B1, zinc, vitamin B6, and vitamin B12; however, club sandwich is higher in vitamin B3, selenium, calcium, vitamin B5, and vitamin K.
  • Ham covers your daily vitamin B1 needs 49% more than club sandwich.
  • Club sandwich contains 2 times less zinc than ham. Ham contains 2.88mg of zinc, while club sandwich contains 1.34mg.
  • Club sandwich has less sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Pork, cured, ham, boneless, extra lean (approximately 5% fat), roasted and Fast foods, grilled chicken, bacon and tomato club sandwich, with cheese, lettuce, and mayonnaise.

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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 23% 29% 20% 51% 30% 37% 92% 82% 0% 135%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +27%
Contains more ZincZinc +114.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +128.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1087.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +12.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -47.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +27.2%
~equal in Iron ~1.37mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~215mg

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% 12% 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 15% 12% 12% 1.5% 43% 43% 105% 50% 68% 59% 22% 23% 26%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +700%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +338.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +35.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +38.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +78%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +144%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +38.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +105%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +933.3%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.186mg

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
17% 8% 20% 53% 2%
Protein: 17.19 g
Fats: 8.05 g
Carbs: 19.87 g
Water: 52.52 g
Other: 2.37 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +21.8%
Contains more WaterWater +28.8%
Contains more OtherOther +84.4%
Contains more FatsFats +45.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1224.7%

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
39% 37% 24%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.109 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.949 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.88 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -41.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +12.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +248.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Ham Club sandwich
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ham Club sandwich DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.754mg 0.172mg 49%
Sodium 1203mg 630mg 25%
Zinc 2.88mg 1.34mg 14%
Vitamin B3 4.023mg 5.575mg 10%
Selenium 19.5µg 24.8µg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.54g 1.88g 9%
Calcium 8mg 95mg 9%
Vitamin B12 0.65µg 0.47µg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.296mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.403mg 0.826mg 8%
Choline 85.1mg 47.8mg 7%
Protein 20.93g 17.19g 7%
Folate 3µg 31µg 7%
Vitamin K 0µg 8.7µg 7%
Carbs 1.5g 19.87g 6%
Saturated fat 1.81g 3.109g 6%
Fiber 0g 1.2g 5%
Vitamin C 0mg 4.4mg 5%
Vitamin A 0µg 35µg 4%
Vitamin D 0.8µg 0.1µg 4%
Magnesium 14mg 32mg 4%
Fats 5.53g 8.05g 4%
Calories 145kcal 220kcal 4%
Phosphorus 196mg 215mg 3%
Vitamin D 32IU 5IU 3%
Vitamin E 0.25mg 0.61mg 2%
Manganese 0.054mg 2%
Potassium 287mg 226mg 2%
Cholesterol 53mg 46mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 2.62g 2.949g 1%
Vitamin B2 0.202mg 0.186mg 1%
Copper 0.079mg 0.089mg 1%
Iron 1.48mg 1.37mg 1%
Net carbs 1.5g 18.67g N/A
Sugar 0g 4.68g N/A
Trans fat 0.071g N/A
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%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.007g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.004g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ham Club sandwich
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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%
Ham
37%
Club sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Ham
50%
Club sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ham
Ham is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.68g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ham
Ham is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.299g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Club sandwich
Club sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Club sandwich
Club sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 573mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Club sandwich
Club sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Club sandwich
Club sandwich 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.
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. Club sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170752/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.