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Ham vs. Fruit salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between ham and fruit salad?

  • Ham is richer than fruit salad in vitamin B1, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin B3, iron, and vitamin B2.
  • Ham's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 62% more.
  • The amount of cholesterol in fruit salad is lower.
  • The glycemic index of ham is lower.

We used Pork, cured, ham, boneless, extra lean (approximately 5% fat), roasted and Fruit salad, (peach and pear and apricot and pineapple and cherry), canned, juice pack, solids and liquids 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.
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 5.7% 3.3% 10% 9.4% 17% 3.8% 6% 0.65% 20% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +75%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +147.4%
Contains more IronIron +492%
Contains more CopperCopper +58%
Contains more ZincZinc +1957.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1300%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +37.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +179.6%

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 11% 10% 0% 0% 2.8% 3.2% 6.7% 3.2% 6.2% 0% 0% 2.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +6754.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1342.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1030.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +660.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1381.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Folate ~3µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ham
Ham
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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
13% 86%
Protein: 0.51 g
Fats: 0.03 g
Carbs: 13.05 g
Water: 86.15 g
Other: 0.26 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +4003.9%
Contains more FatsFats +18333.3%
Contains more OtherOther +1580.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +770%
Contains more WaterWater +27.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ham
Ham
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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
20% 25% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.004 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.011 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +52300%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4809.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ham Fruit salad DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.754mg 0.011mg 62%
Sodium 1203mg 5mg 52%
Protein 20.93g 0.51g 41%
Selenium 19.5µg 35%
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.027mg 29%
Vitamin B12 0.65µg 0µg 27%
Phosphorus 196mg 14mg 26%
Zinc 2.88mg 0.14mg 25%
Vitamin B3 4.023mg 0.356mg 23%
Cholesterol 53mg 0mg 18%
Choline 85.1mg 15%
Iron 1.48mg 0.25mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.202mg 0.014mg 14%
Saturated fat 1.81g 0.004g 8%
Fats 5.53g 0.03g 8%
Monounsaturated fat 2.62g 0.005g 7%
Vitamin B5 0.403mg 0.053mg 7%
Calories 145kcal 50kcal 5%
Potassium 287mg 116mg 5%
Vitamin D 0.8µg 0µg 4%
Manganese 0.054mg 0.151mg 4%
Fiber 0g 1g 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.54g 0.011g 4%
Vitamin D 32IU 0IU 4%
Vitamin C 0mg 3.3mg 4%
Carbs 1.5g 13.05g 4%
Vitamin A 0µg 30µg 3%
Copper 0.079mg 0.05mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.25mg 2%
Magnesium 14mg 8mg 1%
Net carbs 1.5g 12.05g N/A
Calcium 8mg 11mg 0%
Folate 3µg 3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.251mg 0%
Threonine 0.931mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.918mg 0%
Leucine 1.661mg 0%
Lysine 1.775mg 0%
Methionine 0.553mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.904mg 0%
Valine 0.908mg 0%
Histidine 0.75mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Ham Fruit salad
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
3%
Fruit salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Ham
8%
Fruit salad

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Ham
Ham is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ham
Ham is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ham
Ham is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fruit salad
Fruit salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fruit salad
Fruit salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruit salad
Fruit salad contains less Sodium (difference - 1198mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fruit salad
Fruit salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.806g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fruit salad
Fruit salad is cheaper (difference - $0.5)

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. Fruit salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174670/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.