Ham vs. True morels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between ham and true morels
- Ham has more vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3; however, true morels have more iron, copper, vitamin D, manganese, and fiber.
- Daily need coverage for iron for true morels is 134% higher.
- True morels have 57 times less sodium than ham. Ham has 1203mg of sodium, while true morels have 21mg.
- True morels have a higher glycemic index than ham.
Food types used in this article are Pork, cured, ham, boneless, extra lean (approximately 5% fat), roasted and Mushrooms, morel, 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.
Contains more ZincZinc | +41.9% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +786.4% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +35.7% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +437.5% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +43.2% |
Contains more IronIron | +723% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +691.1% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.3% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +987% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +992.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +78.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +194.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +537.5% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +200% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Iron | 1.48mg | 12.18mg | 134% |
Copper | 0.079mg | 0.625mg | 61% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.754mg | 0.069mg | 57% |
Sodium | 1203mg | 21mg | 51% |
Protein | 20.93g | 3.12g | 36% |
Selenium | 19.5µg | 2.2µg | 31% |
Vitamin B12 | 0.65µg | 27% | |
Manganese | 0.054mg | 0.587mg | 23% |
Vitamin D | 0.8µg | 5.1µg | 22% |
Vitamin D | 32IU | 206IU | 22% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.4mg | 0.136mg | 20% |
Cholesterol | 53mg | 18% | |
Choline | 85.1mg | 15% | |
Vitamin B3 | 4.023mg | 2.252mg | 11% |
Fiber | 0g | 2.8g | 11% |
Zinc | 2.88mg | 2.03mg | 8% |
Saturated fat | 1.81g | 0.065g | 8% |
Fats | 5.53g | 0.57g | 8% |
Monounsaturated fat | 2.62g | 0.052g | 6% |
Calories | 145kcal | 31kcal | 6% |
Calcium | 8mg | 43mg | 4% |
Potassium | 287mg | 411mg | 4% |
Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 2% | |
Folate | 3µg | 9µg | 2% |
Carbs | 1.5g | 5.1g | 1% |
Magnesium | 14mg | 19mg | 1% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.54g | 0.433g | 1% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.403mg | 0.44mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 1.5g | 2.3g | N/A |
Sugar | 0g | 0.6g | N/A |
Phosphorus | 196mg | 194mg | 0% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.202mg | 0.205mg | 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% | |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.215g | N/A |
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:
3.12 g
Fats:
0.57 g
Carbs:
5.1 g
Water:
89.61 g
Other:
1.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +570.8% |
Contains more FatsFats | +870.2% |
Contains more OtherOther | +173.1% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +240% |
Contains more WaterWater | +32.4% |
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
0.065 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.052 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.433 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +4938.5% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +24.7% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -96.4% |