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Ham vs. Horseradish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are ham and horseradish different?

  • Ham is higher in vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B3, and zinc; however, horseradish is richer in vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for ham is 62% higher.
  • Horseradish has less cholesterol.
  • Ham has a lower glycemic index (0) than horseradish (35).

Pork, cured, ham, boneless, extra lean (approximately 5% fat), roasted and Horseradish, prepared 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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 17% 22% 16% 19% 23% 13% 55% 16% 15%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +16.7%
Contains more IronIron +252.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +36.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +247%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +532.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +596.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +92.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +600%
Contains less SodiumSodium -65.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +133.3%

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%
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 83% 0% 0.2% 0% 2% 5.5% 7.2% 5.6% 17% 0% 3.3% 43% 3.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2400%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +9325%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +741.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +942.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +447.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +1209.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1800%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg

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
11% 85% 2%
Protein: 1.18 g
Fats: 0.69 g
Carbs: 11.29 g
Water: 85.08 g
Other: 1.76 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1673.7%
Contains more FatsFats +701.4%
Contains more OtherOther +148.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +652.7%
Contains more WaterWater +25.7%

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
16% 23% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.09 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.13 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.339 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1915.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +59.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ham Horseradish DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.754mg 0.008mg 62%
Protein 20.93g 1.18g 40%
Sodium 1203mg 420mg 34%
Selenium 19.5µg 2.8µg 30%
Vitamin C 0mg 24.9mg 28%
Vitamin B12 0.65µg 0µg 27%
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.073mg 25%
Phosphorus 196mg 31mg 24%
Vitamin B3 4.023mg 0.386mg 23%
Zinc 2.88mg 0.83mg 19%
Cholesterol 53mg 0mg 18%
Choline 85.1mg 6.5mg 14%
Folate 3µg 57µg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.202mg 0.024mg 14%
Iron 1.48mg 0.42mg 13%
Fiber 0g 3.3g 13%
Saturated fat 1.81g 0.09g 8%
Fats 5.53g 0.69g 7%
Monounsaturated fat 2.62g 0.13g 6%
Vitamin B5 0.403mg 0.093mg 6%
Calories 145kcal 48kcal 5%
Calcium 8mg 56mg 5%
Vitamin D 0.8µg 0µg 4%
Vitamin D 32IU 0IU 4%
Manganese 0.054mg 0.126mg 3%
Magnesium 14mg 27mg 3%
Carbs 1.5g 11.29g 3%
Vitamin E 0.25mg 0.01mg 2%
Copper 0.079mg 0.058mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.54g 0.339g 1%
Potassium 287mg 246mg 1%
Vitamin K 0µg 1.3µg 1%
Net carbs 1.5g 7.99g N/A
Sugar 0g 7.99g N/A
Tryptophan 0.251mg 0%
Threonine 0.931mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.918mg 0%
Leucine 1.661mg 0%
Lysine 1.775mg 0%
Methionine 0.553mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.904mg 0%
Valine 0.908mg 0%
Histidine 0.75mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Ham Horseradish
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
13%
Horseradish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Ham
22%
Horseradish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horseradish
Horseradish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horseradish
Horseradish contains less Sodium (difference - 783mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Horseradish
Horseradish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.72g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ham
Ham is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.99g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ham
Ham is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is cheaper?
Ham
Ham is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ham
Ham is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ham
Ham is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Horseradish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173472/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.