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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, Vitamin B6, and Choline, however, Marinara sauce is richer in Vitamin E .
  • 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 Iron +89.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +476.5%
Contains more Zinc +1340%
Contains more Selenium +1672.7%
Contains more Calcium +237.5%
Contains more Magnesium +28.6%
Contains more Potassium +11.1%
Contains less Sodium -97.5%
Contains more Manganese +153.7%
Equal in Copper - 0.081
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 56% 10% 85% 26% 157% 79% 27% 8% 107%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 30% 13% 15% 29% 4% 6% 27% 18% 6%
Contains more Iron +89.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +476.5%
Contains more Zinc +1340%
Contains more Selenium +1672.7%
Contains more Calcium +237.5%
Contains more Magnesium +28.6%
Contains more Potassium +11.1%
Contains less Sodium -97.5%
Contains more Manganese +153.7%
Equal in Copper - 0.081

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
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Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3041.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +231.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +131.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +860%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.917
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 39% 48% 0% 7% 6% 15% 74% 0% 40% 10% 0% 35%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3041.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +231.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +131.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +860%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.917

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1384.4%
Contains more Fats +273.6%
Contains more Other +163.3%
Contains more Carbs +437.3%
Contains more Water +29.1%
21% 6% 68% 4%
Protein: 20.93 g
Fats: 5.53 g
Carbs: 1.5 g
Water: 67.67 g
Other: 4.37 g
8% 87%
Protein: 1.41 g
Fats: 1.48 g
Carbs: 8.06 g
Water: 87.39 g
Other: 1.66 g
Contains more Protein +1384.4%
Contains more Fats +273.6%
Contains more Other +163.3%
Contains more Carbs +437.3%
Contains more Water +29.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +595%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.6%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.508
36% 53% 11%
Saturated Fat: 1.81 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.62 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.54 g
16% 36% 48%
Saturated Fat: 0.17 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.377 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.508 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +595%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.6%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.508

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ham Marinara sauce Opinion
Net carbs 1.5g 6.26g Marinara sauce
Protein 20.93g 1.41g Ham
Fats 5.53g 1.48g Ham
Carbs 1.5g 8.06g Marinara sauce
Calories 145kcal 51kcal Ham
Sugar 0g 5.5g Ham
Fiber 0g 1.8g Marinara sauce
Calcium 8mg 27mg Marinara sauce
Iron 1.48mg 0.78mg Ham
Magnesium 14mg 18mg Marinara sauce
Phosphorus 196mg 34mg Ham
Potassium 287mg 319mg Marinara sauce
Sodium 1203mg 30mg Marinara sauce
Zinc 2.88mg 0.2mg Ham
Copper 0.079mg 0.081mg Marinara sauce
Manganese 0.054mg 0.137mg Marinara sauce
Selenium 19.5µg 1.1µg Ham
Vitamin A 0IU 650IU Marinara sauce
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 33µg Marinara sauce
Vitamin E 0.25mg 2.4mg Marinara sauce
Vitamin D 32IU 0IU Ham
Vitamin D 0.8µg 0µg Ham
Vitamin C 0mg 2mg Marinara sauce
Vitamin B1 0.754mg 0.024mg Ham
Vitamin B2 0.202mg 0.061mg Ham
Vitamin B3 4.023mg 3.917mg Ham
Vitamin B5 0.403mg Ham
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.173mg Ham
Folate 3µg 13µg Marinara sauce
Vitamin B12 0.65µg 0µg Ham
Vitamin K 0µg 13.9µg Marinara sauce
Tryptophan 0.251mg Ham
Threonine 0.931mg Ham
Isoleucine 0.918mg Ham
Leucine 1.661mg Ham
Lysine 1.775mg Ham
Methionine 0.553mg Ham
Phenylalanine 0.904mg Ham
Valine 0.908mg Ham
Histidine 0.75mg Ham
Cholesterol 53mg 2mg Marinara sauce
Saturated Fat 1.81g 0.17g Marinara sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 2.62g 0.377g Ham
Polyunsaturated fat 0.54g 0.508g Ham

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Ham Marinara sauce
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
23%
Marinara sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Ham
15%
Marinara sauce

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 1173mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.64g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ham
Ham is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.5g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Marinara sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171597/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.