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Ham vs. Cookie dough — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between ham and cookie dough?

  • Ham is richer in vitamin B1, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, vitamin B3, and phosphorus, yet cookie dough is richer in manganese.
  • Ham's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 43% higher.
  • Ham has 16 times more vitamin B12 than cookie dough. Ham has 0.65µg of vitamin B12, while cookie dough has 0.04µg.
  • Cookie dough contains less sodium.
  • Ham has a lower glycemic index than cookie dough.

We used Pork, cured, ham, boneless, extra lean (approximately 5% fat), roasted and Cookies, oatmeal, refrigerated dough types in this comparison.

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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 20% 9.3% 13% 80% 37% 17% 45% 38% 100% 50%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +95.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +350%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +88.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +114.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +287.5%
Contains more IronIron +44.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +39.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1316.7%

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 0% 1.3% 0% 0% 59% 34% 35% 22% 9.5% 5% 0% 26% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +222.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +36.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +115.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +875.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1525%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1066.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.372mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

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
5% 19% 59% 15%
Protein: 5.4 g
Fats: 18.9 g
Carbs: 59.1 g
Water: 15.3 g
Other: 1.3 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +287.6%
Contains more WaterWater +342.3%
Contains more OtherOther +236.2%
Contains more FatsFats +241.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +3840%

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
27% 59% 15%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.751 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.531 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.592 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -61.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +301.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +380%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ham Cookie dough DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.754mg 0.234mg 43%
Sodium 1203mg 294mg 40%
Protein 20.93g 5.4g 31%
Manganese 0.054mg 0.765mg 31%
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.041mg 28%
Vitamin B12 0.65µg 0.04µg 25%
Fats 5.53g 18.9g 21%
Zinc 2.88mg 0.64mg 20%
Monounsaturated fat 2.62g 10.531g 20%
Carbs 1.5g 59.1g 19%
Selenium 19.5µg 9.1µg 19%
Choline 85.1mg 15%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.54g 2.592g 14%
Calories 145kcal 424kcal 14%
Phosphorus 196mg 104mg 13%
Vitamin B3 4.023mg 1.865mg 13%
Saturated fat 1.81g 4.751g 13%
Cholesterol 53mg 24mg 10%
Fiber 0g 2.5g 10%
Folate 3µg 35µg 8%
Iron 1.48mg 2.14mg 8%
Vitamin D 32IU 4%
Vitamin B2 0.202mg 0.148mg 4%
Potassium 287mg 147mg 4%
Vitamin D 0.8µg 4%
Magnesium 14mg 28mg 3%
Copper 0.079mg 0.11mg 3%
Calcium 8mg 31mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.25mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.403mg 0.372mg 1%
Net carbs 1.5g 56.6g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 4µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.251mg 0.088mg 0%
Threonine 0.931mg 0.177mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.918mg 0.227mg 0%
Leucine 1.661mg 0.414mg 0%
Lysine 1.775mg 0.257mg 0%
Methionine 0.553mg 0.122mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.904mg 0.278mg 0%
Valine 0.908mg 0.291mg 0%
Histidine 0.75mg 0.125mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Ham Cookie dough
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
15%
Cookie dough
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Ham
41%
Cookie dough

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ham
Ham is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.941g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ham
Ham is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ham
Ham is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cookie dough
Cookie dough is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cookie dough
Cookie dough is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cookie dough
Cookie dough contains less Sodium (difference - 909mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Cookie dough
Cookie dough 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.

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. Cookie dough - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174961/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.