Ham vs. Margarine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between ham and margarine
- Ham has more vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B6, phosphorus, and zinc, while margarine has more vitamin K, vitamin A, and vitamin E.
- Margarine's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 78% higher.
- The amount of sodium in margarine is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Pork, cured, ham, boneless, extra lean (approximately 5% fat), roasted and Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, without salt.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +366.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +166.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1494.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2366.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +3820% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -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.
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +7440% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +445.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +17391.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +4344.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +550% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +200% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +586.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +3500% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +12981.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +114.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +309.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +128.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1359.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -88.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1383.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +4400.4% |
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 | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.54g | 24.302g | 158% |
| Fats | 5.53g | 80.71g | 116% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.62g | 38.877g | 91% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 819µg | 91% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 93µg | 78% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.754mg | 0.01mg | 62% |
| Saturated fat | 1.81g | 15.189g | 61% |
| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 9mg | 58% |
| Sodium | 1203mg | 2mg | 52% |
| Protein | 20.93g | 0.16g | 42% |
| Selenium | 19.5µg | 0µg | 35% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4mg | 0.009mg | 30% |
| Calories | 145kcal | 717kcal | 29% |
| Phosphorus | 196mg | 5mg | 27% |
| Zinc | 2.88mg | 0mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.023mg | 0.023mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.65µg | 0.1µg | 23% |
| Iron | 1.48mg | 0.06mg | 18% |
| Cholesterol | 53mg | 0mg | 18% |
| Choline | 85.1mg | 12.4mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.202mg | 0.037mg | 13% |
| Copper | 0.079mg | 0mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.403mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 287mg | 18mg | 8% |
| Vitamin D | 32IU | 0IU | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0.8µg | 0µg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 3mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.054mg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 8mg | 3mg | 1% |
| Folate | 3µg | 1µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Carbs | 1.5g | 0.7g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.5g | 0.7g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 14.89g | 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% | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 21.522g | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Margarine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Margarine contains less Sodium (difference - 1201mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ham is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.379g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ham is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ham is relatively richer in vitamins
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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($0.5)