Ham vs. Ground chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Ham and Ground chicken?
- Ham is higher in Vitamin B1, Selenium, and Zinc, yet Ground chicken is higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Potassium, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B2.
- Ham's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 53% more.
- Ham has 16 times more Sodium than Ground chicken. While Ham has 1203mg of Sodium, Ground chicken has only 75mg.
We used Pork, cured, ham, boneless, extra lean (approximately 5% fat), roasted and Chicken, ground, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned 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.
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Iron
+59.1%
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Zinc
+50%
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Copper
+27.4%
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Manganese
+237.5%
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Selenium
+36.4%
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Magnesium
+100%
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Phosphorus
+19.4%
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Potassium
+135.9%
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Sodium
-93.8%
Equal in Calcium - 8
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Iron
+59.1%
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Zinc
+50%
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Copper
+27.4%
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Manganese
+237.5%
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Selenium
+36.4%
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Magnesium
+100%
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Phosphorus
+19.4%
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Potassium
+135.9%
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Sodium
-93.8%
Equal in Calcium - 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.
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Vitamin B1
+523.1%
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Folate
+50%
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Vitamin B12
+27.5%
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Vitamin E
+56%
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Vitamin B2
+49.5%
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Vitamin B3
+76.7%
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Vitamin B5
+229.3%
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Vitamin B6
+34.5%
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Vitamin K
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+523.1%
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Folate
+50%
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Vitamin B12
+27.5%
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Vitamin E
+56%
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Vitamin B2
+49.5%
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Vitamin B3
+76.7%
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Vitamin B5
+229.3%
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Vitamin B6
+34.5%
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Vitamin K
+∞%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Carbs
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+396.6%
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Protein
+11.2%
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Fats
+97.5%
Equal in Water - 64.92
Protein:
20.93 g
Fats:
5.53 g
Carbs:
1.5 g
Water:
67.67 g
Other:
4.37 g
Protein:
23.28 g
Fats:
10.92 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
64.92 g
Other:
0.88 g
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+396.6%
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Protein
+11.2%
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Fats
+97.5%
Equal in Water - 64.92
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-41.8%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+86.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+285.2%
Saturated Fat:
1.81 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
2.62 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.54 g
Saturated Fat:
3.11 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
4.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
2.08 g
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Saturated Fat
-41.8%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+86.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+285.2%
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 1.5g | 0g |
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| Protein | 20.93g | 23.28g |
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| Fats | 5.53g | 10.92g |
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| Carbs | 1.5g | 0g |
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| Calories | 145kcal | 189kcal |
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| Calcium | 8mg | 8mg | |
| Iron | 1.48mg | 0.93mg |
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| Magnesium | 14mg | 28mg |
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| Phosphorus | 196mg | 234mg |
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| Potassium | 287mg | 677mg |
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| Sodium | 1203mg | 75mg |
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| Zinc | 2.88mg | 1.92mg |
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| Copper | 0.079mg | 0.062mg |
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| Manganese | 0.054mg | 0.016mg |
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| Selenium | 19.5µg | 14.3µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 0.39mg |
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| Vitamin D | 32IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.8µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.754mg | 0.121mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.202mg | 0.302mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.023mg | 7.107mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.403mg | 1.327mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.4mg | 0.538mg |
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| Folate | 3µg | 2µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.65µg | 0.51µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0µg | 2.1µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.251mg | 0.196mg |
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| Threonine | 0.931mg | 0.97mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.918mg | 1.06mg |
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| Leucine | 1.661mg | 1.816mg |
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| Lysine | 1.775mg | 2.014mg |
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| Methionine | 0.553mg | 0.596mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.904mg | 0.912mg |
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| Valine | 0.908mg | 1.102mg |
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| Histidine | 0.75mg | 0.706mg |
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| Cholesterol | 53mg | 107mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.087g |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.81g | 3.11g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.031g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.008g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.016g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.62g | 4.879g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.54g | 2.08g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.015g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.787g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.02g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.081g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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%
43%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
38%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ham is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ham is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.3g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ham is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 1128mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Ground chicken 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 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.