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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.
Ham
Ham
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 2.4% 25% 56% 26% 79% 84% 157% 7% 106%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 13% 36% 457% 208% 55% 83% 2.7% 77% 12%
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%
~equal in Phosphorus ~194mg

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
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 5% 12% 189% 47% 75% 24% 92% 81% 0% 2.3% 46%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 77% 17% 47% 42% 26% 31% 0% 0% 6.8% 0%
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%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.205mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.44mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ham
Ham
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21% 6% 68% 4%
Protein: 20.93 g
Fats: 5.53 g
Carbs: 1.5 g
Water: 67.67 g
Other: 4.37 g
3% 5% 90%
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
Ham
Ham
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36% 53% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.81 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.62 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.54 g
12% 9% 79%
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%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ham True morels 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Ham True morels
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
44%
Ham
19%
True morels
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Ham
96%
True morels

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
True morels
True morels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
True morels
True morels contains less Sodium (difference - 1182mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
True morels
True morels is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.745g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ham
Ham is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.6g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ham
Ham is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Ham
Ham is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ham
Ham is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. True morels - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168423/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.