Ham vs. Corned beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between ham and corned beef
- Ham has more vitamin B1, vitamin B6, and phosphorus, while corned beef has more vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, and copper.
- Ham's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 61% higher.
- Corned beef contains 2 times less vitamin B6 than ham. Ham contains 0.4mg of vitamin B6, while corned beef contains 0.23mg.
- The amount of sodium in corned beef is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Pork, cured, ham, boneless, extra lean (approximately 5% fat), roasted and Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, cooked.
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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 | +16.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +97.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +56.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +145.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +25.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +94.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +59% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -19.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +68.2% |
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 | +56.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +700% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +2800% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +18.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +32.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +73.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +23% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +150.8% |
| 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:
18.17 g
Fats:
18.98 g
Carbs:
0.47 g
Water:
59.79 g
Other:
2.59 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +15.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +219.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +13.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +68.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +243.2% |
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
6.34 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.67 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -71.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +251.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +24.1% |
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 Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.754mg | 0.026mg | 61% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.65µg | 1.63µg | 41% |
| Selenium | 19.5µg | 32.8µg | 24% |
| Fats | 5.53g | 18.98g | 21% |
| Saturated fat | 1.81g | 6.34g | 21% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.62g | 9.22g | 17% |
| Cholesterol | 53mg | 98mg | 15% |
| Zinc | 2.88mg | 4.58mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4mg | 0.23mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 1203mg | 973mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 196mg | 125mg | 10% |
| Copper | 0.079mg | 0.154mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.023mg | 3.03mg | 6% |
| Protein | 20.93g | 18.17g | 6% |
| Calories | 145kcal | 251kcal | 5% |
| Iron | 1.48mg | 1.86mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 287mg | 145mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0.8µg | 0.1µg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 32IU | 4IU | 4% |
| Choline | 85.1mg | 69.2mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.202mg | 0.17mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.054mg | 0.022mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 1.5µg | 1% |
| Folate | 3µg | 6µg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.54g | 0.67g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 0.16mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 1.5g | 0.47g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.5g | 0.47g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 12mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 8mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.403mg | 0.42mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.251mg | 0.119mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.931mg | 0.726mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.918mg | 0.827mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.661mg | 1.445mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.775mg | 1.536mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.553mg | 0.473mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.904mg | 0.718mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.908mg | 0.901mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.75mg | 0.58mg | 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%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
63%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ham is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ham is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corned beef contains less Sodium (difference - 230mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Corned beef is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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