Ham vs. Marinara sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between ham and marinara sauce
- Ham has more vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B12, zinc, phosphorus, and vitamin B6; however, marinara sauce is richer in vitamin E and vitamin A.
- Ham covers your daily vitamin B1 needs 61% more than marinara sauce.
- Marinara sauce contains less sodium.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Pork, cured, ham, boneless, extra lean (approximately 5% fat), roasted and Sauce, pasta, spaghetti/marinara, ready-to-serve, low sodium.
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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 IronIron | +89.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1340% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +476.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1672.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +28.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +237.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +11.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +153.7% |
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 | +3041.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +231.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +131.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +521.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +860% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +333.3% |
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:
1.41 g
Fats:
1.48 g
Carbs:
8.06 g
Water:
87.39 g
Other:
1.66 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1384.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +273.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +163.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +437.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +29.1% |
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
0.17 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.377 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.508 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +595% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -90.6% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~0.508g
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.754mg | 0.024mg | 61% |
| Sodium | 1203mg | 30mg | 51% |
| Protein | 20.93g | 1.41g | 39% |
| Selenium | 19.5µg | 1.1µg | 33% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.65µg | 0µg | 27% |
| Zinc | 2.88mg | 0.2mg | 24% |
| Phosphorus | 196mg | 34mg | 23% |
| Cholesterol | 53mg | 2mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4mg | 0.173mg | 17% |
| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 2.4mg | 14% |
| Choline | 85.1mg | 13.7mg | 13% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 13.9µg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.202mg | 0.061mg | 11% |
| Iron | 1.48mg | 0.78mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.403mg | 8% | |
| Saturated fat | 1.81g | 0.17g | 7% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.8g | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.62g | 0.377g | 6% |
| Fats | 5.53g | 1.48g | 6% |
| Calories | 145kcal | 51kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 0.8µg | 0µg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 33µg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.054mg | 0.137mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 32IU | 0IU | 4% |
| Folate | 3µg | 13µg | 3% |
| Carbs | 1.5g | 8.06g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 27mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.023mg | 3.917mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 287mg | 319mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 18mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.5g | 6.26g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 5.5g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.079mg | 0.081mg | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.54g | 0.508g | 0% |
| 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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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%
19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
15%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Marinara sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Marinara sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 1173mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Marinara sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.64g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marinara sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Marinara sauce is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ham is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.5g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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