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Ham vs. Gratin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between ham and gratin?

  • Ham is higher in vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and phosphorus, yet gratin is higher in calcium.
  • Ham's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 57% more.
  • The amount of sodium in gratin is lower.

We used Pork, cured, ham, boneless, extra lean (approximately 5% fat), roasted and Potatoes, au gratin, home-prepared from recipe using butter 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%
Gratin
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 36% 35% 24% 53% 19% 48% 56% 21% 15%
Contains more IronIron +131.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +317.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +73.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +622.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +42.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1387.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +38%
Contains more CopperCopper +102.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -64%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +198.1%

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.
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%
Gratin
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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 33% 21% 0% 0% 16% 27% 19% 23% 40% 0% 0% 8.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1078.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +74.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +305.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +129.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +266.7%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.387mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

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
Gratin
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5% 8% 11% 74% 2%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 7.59 g
Carbs: 11.27 g
Water: 74 g
Other: 2.08 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +313.6%
Contains more OtherOther +110.1%
Contains more FatsFats +37.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +651.3%
~equal in Water ~74g

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
Gratin
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66% 30% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.733 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.276 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -61.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +21.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +95.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ham Gratin DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.754mg 0.064mg 58%
Sodium 1203mg 433mg 33%
Protein 20.93g 5.06g 32%
Selenium 19.5µg 2.7µg 31%
Vitamin B12 0.65µg 0µg 27%
Zinc 2.88mg 0.69mg 20%
Vitamin B3 4.023mg 0.993mg 19%
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.174mg 17%
Choline 85.1mg 15%
Saturated fat 1.81g 4.733g 13%
Phosphorus 196mg 113mg 12%
Vitamin C 0mg 9.9mg 11%
Calcium 8mg 119mg 11%
Iron 1.48mg 0.64mg 11%
Cholesterol 53mg 23mg 10%
Copper 0.079mg 0.16mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.202mg 0.116mg 7%
Vitamin A 0µg 64µg 7%
Fiber 0g 1.8g 7%
Manganese 0.054mg 0.161mg 5%
Vitamin D 0.8µg 0µg 4%
Vitamin D 32IU 0IU 4%
Carbs 1.5g 11.27g 3%
Potassium 287mg 396mg 3%
Fats 5.53g 7.59g 3%
Vitamin E 0.25mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.54g 0.276g 2%
Folate 3µg 11µg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 2.62g 2.149g 1%
Calories 145kcal 132kcal 1%
Magnesium 14mg 20mg 1%
Net carbs 1.5g 9.47g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.403mg 0.387mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.251mg 0.07mg 0%
Threonine 0.931mg 0.192mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.918mg 0.284mg 0%
Leucine 1.661mg 0.443mg 0%
Lysine 1.775mg 0.381mg 0%
Methionine 0.553mg 0.117mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.904mg 0.254mg 0%
Valine 0.908mg 0.325mg 0%
Histidine 0.75mg 0.151mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Ham Gratin
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
14%
Gratin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Ham
32%
Gratin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ham
Ham is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.923g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ham
Ham is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gratin
Gratin contains less Sodium (difference - 770mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Gratin
Gratin is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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.

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. Gratin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170442/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.