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Ham vs. Flank steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Ham and Flank steak

  • Ham has more Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2, however, Flank steak has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Selenium, and Vitamin B6.
  • Ham's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 57% more.
  • Ham has 21 times more Sodium than Flank steak. Ham has 1203mg of Sodium, while Flank steak has 56mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Pork, cured, ham, boneless, extra lean (approximately 5% fat), roasted and Beef, flank, steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, broiled.

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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 Manganese +500%
Contains more Calcium +150%
Contains more Iron +17.6%
Contains more Magnesium +64.3%
Contains more Potassium +18.1%
Contains less Sodium -95.3%
Contains more Zinc +70.1%
Contains more Selenium +50.8%
Equal in Phosphorus - 210
Equal in Copper - 0.082
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 56% 10% 85% 26% 157% 79% 27% 8% 107%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 66% 17% 90% 30% 8% 134% 28% 2% 161%
Contains more Manganese +500%
Contains more Calcium +150%
Contains more Iron +17.6%
Contains more Magnesium +64.3%
Contains more Potassium +18.1%
Contains less Sodium -95.3%
Contains more Zinc +70.1%
Contains more Selenium +50.8%
Equal in Phosphorus - 210
Equal in Copper - 0.082

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
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +905.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +51.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +52%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +83%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +35.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +44.8%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +150.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 24% 0% 189% 47% 76% 25% 93% 3% 82% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 8% 0% 0% 19% 31% 139% 33% 134% 7% 204% 4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +905.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +51.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +52%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +83%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +35.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +44.8%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +150.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +32.2%
Contains more Fats +48.8%
Equal in Water - 64.17
21% 6% 68% 4%
Protein: 20.93 g
Fats: 5.53 g
Carbs: 1.5 g
Water: 67.67 g
Other: 4.37 g
28% 8% 64%
Protein: 27.66 g
Fats: 8.23 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.17 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +32.2%
Contains more Fats +48.8%
Equal in Water - 64.17

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +67.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +26.6%
36% 53% 11%
Saturated Fat: 1.81 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.62 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.54 g
48% 47% 5%
Saturated Fat: 3.395 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.317 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.322 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +67.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +26.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ham Flank steak Opinion
Net carbs 1.5g 0g Ham
Protein 20.93g 27.66g Flank steak
Fats 5.53g 8.23g Flank steak
Carbs 1.5g 0g Ham
Calories 145kcal 192kcal Flank steak
Calcium 8mg 20mg Flank steak
Iron 1.48mg 1.74mg Flank steak
Magnesium 14mg 23mg Flank steak
Phosphorus 196mg 210mg Flank steak
Potassium 287mg 339mg Flank steak
Sodium 1203mg 56mg Flank steak
Zinc 2.88mg 4.9mg Flank steak
Copper 0.079mg 0.082mg Flank steak
Manganese 0.054mg 0.009mg Ham
Selenium 19.5µg 29.4µg Flank steak
Vitamin E 0.25mg 0.38mg Flank steak
Vitamin D 32IU Ham
Vitamin D 0.8µg Ham
Vitamin B1 0.754mg 0.075mg Ham
Vitamin B2 0.202mg 0.133mg Ham
Vitamin B3 4.023mg 7.363mg Flank steak
Vitamin B5 0.403mg 0.545mg Flank steak
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.579mg Flank steak
Folate 3µg 9µg Flank steak
Vitamin B12 0.65µg 1.63µg Flank steak
Vitamin K 0µg 1.4µg Flank steak
Tryptophan 0.251mg 0.182mg Ham
Threonine 0.931mg 1.105mg Flank steak
Isoleucine 0.918mg 1.259mg Flank steak
Leucine 1.661mg 2.201mg Flank steak
Lysine 1.775mg 2.338mg Flank steak
Methionine 0.553mg 0.72mg Flank steak
Phenylalanine 0.904mg 1.093mg Flank steak
Valine 0.908mg 1.372mg Flank steak
Histidine 0.75mg 0.883mg Flank steak
Cholesterol 53mg 79mg Ham
Saturated Fat 1.81g 3.395g Ham
Monounsaturated Fat 2.62g 3.317g Flank steak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.54g 0.322g Ham

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ham Flank steak
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
45%
Ham
48%
Flank steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Ham
54%
Flank steak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ham
Ham is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ham
Ham is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.585g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flank steak
Flank steak contains less Sodium (difference - 1147mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Flank steak
Flank steak is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flank steak
Flank steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Flank steak
Flank steak is relatively richer in vitamins
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)

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. Flank steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168733/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.