Ham vs. Fajita — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Ham and Fajita?
- Ham is higher in Vitamin B1, Zinc, Iron, Copper, and Selenium, yet Fajita is higher in Phosphorus, and Vitamin B5.
- Ham's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 54% more.
- Ham has 3 times more Copper than Fajita. While Ham has 0.079mg of Copper, Fajita has only 0.03mg.
- The amount of Sodium in Fajita is lower.
We used Pork, cured, ham, boneless, extra lean (approximately 5% fat), roasted and USDA Commodity, chicken fajita strips, frozen types in this article.
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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 IronIron | +49.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +163.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +110.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +16.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +57.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +62.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +41.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -33.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +22.2% |
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 | +13.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +654% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +20.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +25.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +18.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +80.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +33.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +12.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +51.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +48.7% |
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Fats
~5.73g
~equal in
Water
~70.6g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +12.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -11.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +101.7% |
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 |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 145kcal | 135kcal |
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| Protein | 20.93g | 18.56g |
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| Fats | 5.53g | 5.73g |
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| Net carbs | 1.5g | 2.23g |
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| Carbs | 1.5g | 2.23g |
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| Cholesterol | 53mg | 88mg |
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| Vitamin D | 32IU |
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| Magnesium | 14mg | 22mg |
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| Calcium | 8mg | 13mg |
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| Potassium | 287mg | 284mg |
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| Iron | 1.48mg | 0.99mg |
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| Copper | 0.079mg | 0.03mg |
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| Zinc | 2.88mg | 1.37mg |
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| Phosphorus | 196mg | 277mg |
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| Sodium | 1203mg | 799mg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 0.22mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.8µg |
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| Manganese | 0.054mg | 0.066mg |
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| Selenium | 19.5µg | 16.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.754mg | 0.1mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.202mg | 0.213mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.023mg | 4.779mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.403mg | 0.726mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.4mg | 0.387mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.65µg | 0.54µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0µg | 0.2µg |
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| Folate | 3µg | 4µg |
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| Choline | 85.1mg | 67.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.81g | 1.596g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.62g | 2.333g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.54g | 1.089g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.251mg | 0.2mg |
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| Threonine | 0.931mg | 0.452mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.918mg | 0.813mg |
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| Leucine | 1.661mg | 1.56mg |
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| Lysine | 1.775mg | 1.857mg |
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| Methionine | 0.553mg | 0.552mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.904mg | 0.763mg |
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| Valine | 0.908mg | 0.847mg |
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| Histidine | 0.75mg | 0.68mg |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.007g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.01g |
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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
45%
31%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
45%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ham is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ham is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fajita contains less Sodium (difference - 404mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fajita is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.214g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fajita 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 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.