Ham vs. Game raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are ham and game raw different?
- Ham is richer in vitamin B1, selenium, and zinc, while game raw is higher in vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B2, copper, and vitamin B3.
- Game raw covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 236% more than ham.
- Ham contains 24 times more sodium than game raw. Ham contains 1203mg of sodium, while game raw contains 51mg.
Pork, cured, ham, boneless, extra lean (approximately 5% fat), roasted and Game meat, deer, raw types were used 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 CalciumCalcium | +60% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +37.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +31.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +101% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +64.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +10.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +129.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +220.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.8% |
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 | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +242.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +137.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +58.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +870.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +33.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +128.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +316.2% |
~equal in
Protein
~22.96g
~equal in
Water
~73.57g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +291% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +14.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -47.5% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.65µg | 6.31µg | 236% |
| Sodium | 1203mg | 51mg | 50% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.754mg | 0.22mg | 45% |
| Iron | 1.48mg | 3.4mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.202mg | 0.48mg | 21% |
| Copper | 0.079mg | 0.253mg | 19% |
| Selenium | 19.5µg | 9.7µg | 18% |
| Choline | 85.1mg | 15% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.023mg | 6.37mg | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 53mg | 85mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.403mg | 8% | |
| Zinc | 2.88mg | 2.09mg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.62g | 0.67g | 5% |
| Fats | 5.53g | 2.42g | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 32IU | 4% | |
| Saturated fat | 1.81g | 0.95g | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0.8µg | 4% | |
| Protein | 20.93g | 22.96g | 4% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 23mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4mg | 0.37mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 1.1µg | 1% |
| Calories | 145kcal | 120kcal | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.054mg | 0.041mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 196mg | 202mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 287mg | 318mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 1.5g | 0g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.5g | 0g | N/A |
| Calcium | 8mg | 5mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Folate | 3µg | 4µg | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.54g | 0.47g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.251mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.931mg | 1.08mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.918mg | 0.908mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.661mg | 1.951mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.775mg | 2.006mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.553mg | 0.566mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.904mg | 0.937mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.908mg | 1.073mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.75mg | 1.135mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Fats diet |
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| Low Carbs diet |
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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%
90%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
47%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ham is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Game raw contains less Sodium (difference - 1152mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Game raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.86g)
Which food is cheaper?
Game raw 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 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.