Ham vs. Ground beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Ham and Ground beef different?
- Ham is higher in Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B6, however, Ground beef is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Iron.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Ground beef is 77% higher.
- Ham contains 16 times more Sodium than Ground beef. While Ham contains 1203mg of Sodium, Ground beef contains only 73mg.
Pork, cured, ham, boneless, extra lean (approximately 5% fat), roasted and Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked are the varieties 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 PotassiumPotassium | +19.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +18.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +500% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +21.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +312.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +53.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +102.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.9% |
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 | +108.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1378.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +18.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +28.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +16.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +27% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +283.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +133.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
20.93 g
Fats:
5.53 g
Carbs:
1.5 g
Water:
67.67 g
Other:
4.37 g
Protein:
23.87 g
Fats:
15.37 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
58.37 g
Other:
2.39 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +15.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +82.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +14% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +177.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
1.81 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
2.62 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.54 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
6.073 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.408 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -70.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +32.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +179.5% |
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 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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| Calories | 145kcal | 241kcal |
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| Protein | 20.93g | 23.87g |
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| Fats | 5.53g | 15.37g |
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| Net carbs | 1.5g | 0g |
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| Carbs | 1.5g | 0g |
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| Cholesterol | 53mg | 88mg |
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| Vitamin D | 32IU | 2IU |
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| Magnesium | 14mg | 17mg |
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| Calcium | 8mg | 33mg |
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| Potassium | 287mg | 241mg |
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| Iron | 1.48mg | 2.27mg |
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| Copper | 0.079mg | 0.079mg | |
| Zinc | 2.88mg | 5.84mg |
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| Phosphorus | 196mg | 166mg |
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| Sodium | 1203mg | 73mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 9IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 3µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 0.12mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.8µg | 0µg |
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| Manganese | 0.054mg | 0.009mg |
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| Selenium | 19.5µg | 19.1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.754mg | 0.051mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.202mg | 0.171mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.023mg | 4.026mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.403mg | 0.512mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.4mg | 0.311mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.65µg | 2.49µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0µg | 2.9µg |
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| Folate | 3µg | 7µg |
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| Trans Fat | 1.173g |
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| Choline | 85.1mg | 73.2mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.81g | 6.073g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.62g | 7.322g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.54g | 0.408g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.251mg | 0.121mg |
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| Threonine | 0.931mg | 0.923mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.918mg | 1.055mg |
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| Leucine | 1.661mg | 1.861mg |
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| Lysine | 1.775mg | 1.976mg |
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| Methionine | 0.553mg | 0.614mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.904mg | 0.931mg |
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| Valine | 0.908mg | 1.172mg |
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| Histidine | 0.75mg | 0.775mg |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g |
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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%
46%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
50%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ham is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ham is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.263g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ham is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground beef contains less Sodium (difference - 1130mg)
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.