Ham vs. Brazil nut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Ham and Brazil nut
- Ham has more Vitamin B12, however, Brazil nut has more Selenium, Copper, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Manganese, Vitamin E, and Fiber.
- Brazil nut's daily need coverage for Selenium is 3450% more.
- Brazil nut is lower in Sodium.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Pork, cured, ham, boneless, extra lean (approximately 5% fat), roasted and Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched.
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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 | +2585.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1900% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +129.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +64.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +2106.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +41% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +269.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2164.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +9730.8% |
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 | +22.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +477.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1263.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +119% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +296% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +195.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +2160% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +633.3% |
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:
14.32 g
Fats:
67.1 g
Carbs:
11.74 g
Water:
3.42 g
Other:
3.42 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +46.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1878.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +27.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1113.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +682.7% |
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
16.134 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
23.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
24.399 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -88.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +811.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +4418.3% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 145kcal | 659kcal |
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| Protein | 20.93g | 14.32g |
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| Fats | 5.53g | 67.1g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.7mg |
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| Net carbs | 1.5g | 4.24g |
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| Carbs | 1.5g | 11.74g |
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| Cholesterol | 53mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin D | 32IU | 0IU |
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| Magnesium | 14mg | 376mg |
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| Calcium | 8mg | 160mg |
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| Potassium | 287mg | 659mg |
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| Iron | 1.48mg | 2.43mg |
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| Sugar | 0g | 2.33g |
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| Fiber | 0g | 7.5g |
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| Copper | 0.079mg | 1.743mg |
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| Zinc | 2.88mg | 4.06mg |
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| Starch | 0.25g |
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| Phosphorus | 196mg | 725mg |
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| Sodium | 1203mg | 3mg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 5.65mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.8µg | 0µg |
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| Manganese | 0.054mg | 1.223mg |
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| Selenium | 19.5µg | 1917µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.754mg | 0.617mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.202mg | 0.035mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.023mg | 0.295mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.403mg | 0.184mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.4mg | 0.101mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.65µg | 0µg |
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| Folate | 3µg | 22µg |
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| Choline | 85.1mg | 28.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.81g | 16.134g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.62g | 23.879g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.54g | 24.399g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.251mg | 0.135mg |
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| Threonine | 0.931mg | 0.365mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.918mg | 0.518mg |
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| Leucine | 1.661mg | 1.19mg |
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| Lysine | 1.775mg | 0.49mg |
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| Methionine | 0.553mg | 1.124mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.904mg | 0.639mg |
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| Valine | 0.908mg | 0.76mg |
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| Histidine | 0.75mg | 0.409mg |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.018g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.018g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 23.859g |
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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
45%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
1208%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ham is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.33g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ham is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.324g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ham is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Ham is cheaper (difference - $2.9)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ham is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brazil nut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brazil nut contains less Sodium (difference - 1200mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brazil nut is relatively richer in minerals