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Ham vs. Duck meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between ham and duck meat

  • Ham has more vitamin B1, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, and zinc; however, duck meat has more copper, iron, and vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for sodium for ham is 50% higher.
  • Duck meat has 4 times less vitamin B1 than ham. Ham has 0.754mg of vitamin B1, while duck meat has 0.174mg.
  • Duck meat is lower in sodium.

Food types used in this article are Pork, cured, ham, boneless, extra lean (approximately 5% fat), roasted and Duck, domesticated, meat and skin, cooked, roasted.

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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 11% 3.3% 18% 101% 76% 51% 67% 7.7% 2.5% 109%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +40.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +54.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +25.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +184.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +14.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +37.5%
Contains more IronIron +82.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +187.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.1%
~equal in Selenium ~20µg

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% 21% 14% 1.5% 44% 62% 90% 66% 42% 38% 13% 4.5% 27%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +700%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +116.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +68.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +180%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +33.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +19.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +172.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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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
19% 28% 52%
Protein: 18.99 g
Fats: 28.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 51.84 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +30.5%
Contains more OtherOther +432.9%
Contains more FatsFats +412.7%
~equal in Protein ~18.99g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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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
37% 49% 14%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.67 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 12.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.65 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -81.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +392.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +575.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ham Duck meat DV% diff.
Sodium 1203mg 59mg 50%
Vitamin B1 0.754mg 0.174mg 48%
Saturated fat 1.81g 9.67g 36%
Fats 5.53g 28.35g 35%
Monounsaturated fat 2.62g 12.9g 26%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.54g 3.65g 21%
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.18mg 17%
Copper 0.079mg 0.227mg 16%
Vitamin B12 0.65µg 0.3µg 15%
Iron 1.48mg 2.7mg 15%
Vitamin B5 0.403mg 1.098mg 14%
Calories 145kcal 337kcal 10%
Cholesterol 53mg 84mg 10%
Zinc 2.88mg 1.86mg 9%
Vitamin A 0µg 63µg 7%
Choline 85.1mg 50.4mg 6%
Phosphorus 196mg 156mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.202mg 0.269mg 5%
Vitamin B3 4.023mg 4.825mg 5%
Vitamin D 32IU 3IU 4%
Vitamin K 0µg 5.1µg 4%
Protein 20.93g 18.99g 4%
Vitamin D 0.8µg 0.1µg 4%
Vitamin E 0.25mg 0.7mg 3%
Potassium 287mg 204mg 2%
Manganese 0.054mg 0.019mg 2%
Selenium 19.5µg 20µg 1%
Carbs 1.5g 0g 1%
Folate 3µg 6µg 1%
Net carbs 1.5g 0g N/A
Magnesium 14mg 16mg 0%
Calcium 8mg 11mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.251mg 0.232mg 0%
Threonine 0.931mg 0.773mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.918mg 0.872mg 0%
Leucine 1.661mg 1.465mg 0%
Lysine 1.775mg 1.486mg 0%
Methionine 0.553mg 0.475mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.904mg 0.752mg 0%
Valine 0.908mg 0.938mg 0%
Histidine 0.75mg 0.462mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Ham Duck meat
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
32%
Duck meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Ham
45%
Duck meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ham
Ham is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ham
Ham is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.86g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ham
Ham is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Duck meat
Duck meat contains less Sodium (difference - 1144mg)
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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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. Duck meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172409/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.