Ham vs. Ground turkey — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between ham and ground turkey
- Ham has more vitamin B1; however, ground turkey is richer in vitamin B3, vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, phosphorus, and copper.
- Ham covers your daily vitamin B1 needs 56% more than ground turkey.
- Ground turkey has 15 times less sodium than ham. Ham has 1203mg of sodium, while ground turkey has 78mg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Pork, cured, ham, boneless, extra lean (approximately 5% fat), roasted and Ground turkey, cooked.
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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 ManganeseManganese | +390.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +114.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +250% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +91.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +29.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +59.5% |
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 | +127.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +879.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +116.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +196% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +58.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +106.2% |
| 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:
27.37 g
Fats:
10.4 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
62.07 g
Other:
0.16 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +2631.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +30.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +88.1% |
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Water
~62.07g
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
2.669 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.458 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.917 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -32.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +32% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +440.2% |
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 Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.754mg | 0.077mg | 56% |
| Sodium | 1203mg | 78mg | 49% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.023mg | 8.724mg | 29% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.65µg | 1.34µg | 29% |
| Selenium | 19.5µg | 31.1µg | 21% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4mg | 0.633mg | 18% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.54g | 2.917g | 16% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.403mg | 1.193mg | 16% |
| Cholesterol | 53mg | 93mg | 13% |
| Protein | 20.93g | 27.37g | 13% |
| Copper | 0.079mg | 0.151mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 196mg | 254mg | 8% |
| Fats | 5.53g | 10.4g | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 1.81g | 2.669g | 4% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 30mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0.8µg | 0.2µg | 3% |
| Calories | 145kcal | 203kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 32IU | 8IU | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 24µg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.054mg | 0.011mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 2.88mg | 3.11mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 28mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.62g | 3.458g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 0.11mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.202mg | 0.211mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1.48mg | 1.52mg | 1% |
| Folate | 3µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Choline | 85.1mg | 78.2mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 1.5g | 0g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.5g | 0g | N/A |
| Potassium | 287mg | 294mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.134g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.251mg | 0.312mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.931mg | 1.258mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.918mg | 1.227mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.661mg | 2.262mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.775mg | 2.452mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.553mg | 0.806mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.904mg | 1.068mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.908mg | 1.27mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.75mg | 0.811mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.009g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.136g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.012g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.011g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.019g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.508g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
52%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
54%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ham is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ham is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.859g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground turkey contains less Sodium (difference - 1125mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Ground turkey is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ground turkey is relatively richer in minerals
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.