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Ham vs. Lime — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Ham and Lime

  • Ham has more Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Vitamin B3, however, Lime is higher in Vitamin C.
  • Ham covers your daily need of Vitamin B1 60% more than Lime.
  • Lime has less Cholesterol.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pork, cured, ham, boneless, extra lean (approximately 5% fat), roasted and Limes, raw.

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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
8
:
2
Lime
Lime
Contains more Iron +146.7%
Contains more Magnesium +133.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +988.9%
Contains more Potassium +181.4%
Contains more Zinc +2518.2%
Contains more Copper +21.5%
Contains more Manganese +575%
Contains more Selenium +4775%
Contains more Calcium +312.5%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Ham
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 56% 10% 85% 26% 157% 79% 27% 8% 107%
Lime
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 23% 5% 8% 9% 1% 3% 22% 2% 3%
Contains more Iron +146.7%
Contains more Magnesium +133.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +988.9%
Contains more Potassium +181.4%
Contains more Zinc +2518.2%
Contains more Copper +21.5%
Contains more Manganese +575%
Contains more Selenium +4775%
Contains more Calcium +312.5%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%

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.
Ham
Ham
8
:
4
Lime
Lime
Contains more Vitamin E +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2413.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +910%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1911.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +85.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +830.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Ham
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 24% 0% 189% 47% 76% 25% 93% 3% 82% 0%
Lime
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 5% 0% 97% 8% 5% 4% 14% 10% 6% 0% 2%
Contains more Vitamin E +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2413.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +910%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1911.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +85.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +830.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ham
Ham
3
:
2
Lime
Lime
Contains more Protein +2890%
Contains more Fats +2665%
Contains more Other +1356.7%
Contains more Carbs +602.7%
Contains more Water +30.4%
Ham
21% 6% 68% 4%
Protein: 20.93 g
Fats: 5.53 g
Carbs: 1.5 g
Water: 67.67 g
Other: 4.37 g
Lime
11% 88%
Protein: 0.7 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 10.54 g
Water: 88.26 g
Other: 0.3 g
Contains more Protein +2890%
Contains more Fats +2665%
Contains more Other +1356.7%
Contains more Carbs +602.7%
Contains more Water +30.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ham
Ham
2
:
1
Lime
Lime
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13689.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +881.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.8%
Ham
36% 53% 11%
Saturated Fat: 1.81 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.62 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.54 g
Lime
23% 20% 57%
Saturated Fat: 0.022 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.019 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.055 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13689.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +881.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ham Lime Opinion
Net carbs 1.5g 7.74g Lime
Protein 20.93g 0.7g Ham
Fats 5.53g 0.2g Ham
Carbs 1.5g 10.54g Lime
Calories 145kcal 30kcal Ham
Sugar 0g 1.69g Ham
Fiber 0g 2.8g Lime
Calcium 8mg 33mg Lime
Iron 1.48mg 0.6mg Ham
Magnesium 14mg 6mg Ham
Phosphorus 196mg 18mg Ham
Potassium 287mg 102mg Ham
Sodium 1203mg 2mg Lime
Zinc 2.88mg 0.11mg Ham
Copper 0.079mg 0.065mg Ham
Manganese 0.054mg 0.008mg Ham
Selenium 19.5µg 0.4µg Ham
Vitamin A 0IU 50IU Lime
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2µg Lime
Vitamin E 0.25mg 0.22mg Ham
Vitamin D 32IU 0IU Ham
Vitamin D 0.8µg 0µg Ham
Vitamin C 0mg 29.1mg Lime
Vitamin B1 0.754mg 0.03mg Ham
Vitamin B2 0.202mg 0.02mg Ham
Vitamin B3 4.023mg 0.2mg Ham
Vitamin B5 0.403mg 0.217mg Ham
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.043mg Ham
Folate 3µg 8µg Lime
Vitamin B12 0.65µg 0µg Ham
Vitamin K 0µg 0.6µg Lime
Tryptophan 0.251mg 0.003mg Ham
Threonine 0.931mg Ham
Isoleucine 0.918mg Ham
Leucine 1.661mg Ham
Lysine 1.775mg 0.014mg Ham
Methionine 0.553mg 0.002mg Ham
Phenylalanine 0.904mg Ham
Valine 0.908mg Ham
Histidine 0.75mg Ham
Cholesterol 53mg 0mg Lime
Saturated Fat 1.81g 0.022g Lime
Monounsaturated Fat 2.62g 0.019g Ham
Polyunsaturated fat 0.54g 0.055g Ham

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ham Lime
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
45%
Ham
13%
Lime
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Ham
8%
Lime

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Lime
Lime contains less Sodium (difference - 1201mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lime
Lime is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lime
Lime is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.788g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ham
Ham is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.69g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ham
Ham is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
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
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($0.5)

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. Lime - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168155/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.