Ham vs. Fast food — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between ham and fast food
- Ham has more vitamin B1 and vitamin B6, while fast food has more iron, folate, manganese, vitamin B2, vitamin B12, and vitamin B3.
- Ham's daily need coverage for sodium is 38% higher.
- Fast food contains 2 times less vitamin B1 than ham. Ham contains 0.754mg of vitamin B1, while fast food contains 0.317mg.
- The amount of sodium in fast food is lower.
- Ham has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of ham is 0, while the glycemic index of fast food is 66.
The food types used in this comparison are Pork, cured, ham, boneless, extra lean (approximately 5% fat), roasted and Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +45.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +14.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +46.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +92.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +675% |
| Contains more IronIron | +106.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +53.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -72.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +561.1% |
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 DVitamin D | +700% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +137.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +88.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +147.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +52% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +79.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +39.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +31.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +36.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2566.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +26.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +76% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +187.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +117.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +2000% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -59.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +84.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +211.1% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 1203mg | 331mg | 38% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.754mg | 0.317mg | 36% |
| Iron | 1.48mg | 3.06mg | 20% |
| Folate | 3µg | 80µg | 19% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4mg | 0.212mg | 14% |
| Manganese | 0.054mg | 0.357mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.202mg | 0.363mg | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 1.81g | 4.493g | 12% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.023mg | 5.617mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.65µg | 0.89µg | 10% |
| Carbs | 1.5g | 31.5g | 10% |
| Fats | 5.53g | 12.01g | 10% |
| Protein | 20.93g | 16.52g | 9% |
| Choline | 85.1mg | 34.4mg | 9% |
| Starch | 22.87g | 9% | |
| Phosphorus | 196mg | 134mg | 9% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.54g | 1.68g | 8% |
| Calories | 145kcal | 297kcal | 8% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.7g | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 53mg | 33mg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.62g | 4.835g | 6% |
| Copper | 0.079mg | 0.121mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 62mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 32IU | 2IU | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0.8µg | 0.1µg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 4.9µg | 4% |
| Potassium | 287mg | 197mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 2.88mg | 2.52mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.403mg | 0.53mg | 3% |
| Fructose | 2.27g | 3% | |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 27mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 9µg | 1% |
| Selenium | 19.5µg | 20.3µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 0.38mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.5g | 29.8g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 4.88g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.514g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.251mg | 0.144mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.931mg | 0.46mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.918mg | 0.642mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.661mg | 1.13mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.775mg | 0.785mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.553mg | 0.306mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.904mg | 0.67mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.908mg | 0.728mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.75mg | 0.402mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.121g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.009g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.391g | N/A |
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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ham is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.88g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ham is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.683g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ham is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fast food is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fast food contains less Sodium (difference - 872mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Fast food is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fast food is relatively richer in vitamins
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.