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Ham vs. Macadamia — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Ham and Macadamia

  • Ham has more Selenium, and Vitamin B12, however, Macadamia is higher in Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B1, Fiber, Iron, and Magnesium.
  • Macadamia covers your daily Manganese needs 177% more than Ham.
  • Macadamia has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Pork, cured, ham, boneless, extra lean (approximately 5% fat), roasted and Nuts, macadamia nuts, 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 93% 26% 32% 138% 252% 35% 81% 0.65% 539% 20%
Contains more ZincZinc +121.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +441.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +828.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +962.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +28.2%
Contains more IronIron +149.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +857%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +7550%
~equal in Phosphorus ~188mg

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% 24% 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 4% 0% 11% 0% 299% 37% 46% 45% 63% 0% 0% 8.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +24.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +62.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +116%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +58.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +88.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +266.7%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~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
8% 76% 14%
Protein: 7.91 g
Fats: 75.77 g
Carbs: 13.82 g
Water: 1.36 g
Other: 1.14 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +164.6%
Contains more WaterWater +4875.7%
Contains more OtherOther +283.3%
Contains more FatsFats +1270.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +821.3%

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
17% 81% 2%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 12.061 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 58.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.502 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -85%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +2147.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +178.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ham Macadamia Opinion
Calories 145kcal 718kcal Macadamia
Protein 20.93g 7.91g Ham
Fats 5.53g 75.77g Macadamia
Vitamin C 0mg 1.2mg Macadamia
Net carbs 1.5g 5.22g Macadamia
Carbs 1.5g 13.82g Macadamia
Cholesterol 53mg 0mg Macadamia
Vitamin D 32IU 0IU Ham
Magnesium 14mg 130mg Macadamia
Calcium 8mg 85mg Macadamia
Potassium 287mg 368mg Macadamia
Iron 1.48mg 3.69mg Macadamia
Sugar 0g 4.57g Ham
Fiber 0g 8.6g Macadamia
Copper 0.079mg 0.756mg Macadamia
Zinc 2.88mg 1.3mg Ham
Starch 1.05g Macadamia
Phosphorus 196mg 188mg Ham
Sodium 1203mg 5mg Macadamia
Vitamin E 0.25mg 0.54mg Macadamia
Vitamin D 0.8µg 0µg Ham
Manganese 0.054mg 4.131mg Macadamia
Selenium 19.5µg 3.6µg Ham
Vitamin B1 0.754mg 1.195mg Macadamia
Vitamin B2 0.202mg 0.162mg Ham
Vitamin B3 4.023mg 2.473mg Ham
Vitamin B5 0.403mg 0.758mg Macadamia
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.275mg Ham
Vitamin B12 0.65µg 0µg Ham
Folate 3µg 11µg Macadamia
Choline 85.1mg Ham
Saturated Fat 1.81g 12.061g Ham
Monounsaturated Fat 2.62g 58.877g Macadamia
Polyunsaturated fat 0.54g 1.502g Macadamia
Tryptophan 0.251mg 0.067mg Ham
Threonine 0.931mg 0.37mg Ham
Isoleucine 0.918mg 0.314mg Ham
Leucine 1.661mg 0.602mg Ham
Lysine 1.775mg 0.018mg Ham
Methionine 0.553mg 0.023mg Ham
Phenylalanine 0.904mg 0.665mg Ham
Valine 0.908mg 0.363mg Ham
Histidine 0.75mg 0.195mg Ham
Fructose 0.07g Macadamia

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Ham Macadamia
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
45%
Ham
40%
Macadamia
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Ham
122%
Macadamia

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Macadamia
Macadamia is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Macadamia
Macadamia contains less Sodium (difference - 1198mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ham
Ham is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.57g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ham
Ham is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.251g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ham
Ham is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Ham
Ham is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
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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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. Macadamia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170178/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.