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Ham vs. Pistachio — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Ham and Pistachio

  • Ham has more Vitamin B12, and Selenium, however, Pistachio is higher in Copper, Vitamin B6, Manganese, Fiber, Phosphorus, Iron, and Magnesium.
  • Pistachio covers your daily Copper needs 136% more than Ham.
  • Pistachio has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Pork, cured, ham, boneless, extra lean (approximately 5% fat), roasted and Nuts, pistachio 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 86% 32% 90% 147% 433% 60% 210% 0.13% 157% 38%
Contains more ZincZinc +30.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +178.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +764.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1212.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +257.1%
Contains more IronIron +164.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +1545.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +150%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2122.2%

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 19% 31% 57% 0% 218% 37% 24% 31% 392% 0% 0% 38% 0%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +26.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +209.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1044%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +29%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +325%
Contains more FolateFolate +1600%
~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
20% 45% 27% 4% 3%
Protein: 20.16 g
Fats: 45.32 g
Carbs: 27.17 g
Water: 4.37 g
Other: 2.98 g
Contains more WaterWater +1448.5%
Contains more OtherOther +46.6%
Contains more FatsFats +719.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1711.3%
~equal in Protein ~20.16g

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
14% 53% 33%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.907 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 23.257 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 14.38 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -69.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +787.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2563%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ham Pistachio Opinion
Calories 145kcal 560kcal Pistachio
Protein 20.93g 20.16g Ham
Fats 5.53g 45.32g Pistachio
Vitamin C 0mg 5.6mg Pistachio
Net carbs 1.5g 16.57g Pistachio
Carbs 1.5g 27.17g Pistachio
Cholesterol 53mg 0mg Pistachio
Vitamin D 32IU 0IU Ham
Magnesium 14mg 121mg Pistachio
Calcium 8mg 105mg Pistachio
Potassium 287mg 1025mg Pistachio
Iron 1.48mg 3.92mg Pistachio
Sugar 0g 7.66g Ham
Fiber 0g 10.6g Pistachio
Copper 0.079mg 1.3mg Pistachio
Zinc 2.88mg 2.2mg Ham
Starch 1.67g Pistachio
Phosphorus 196mg 490mg Pistachio
Sodium 1203mg 1mg Pistachio
Vitamin A 0IU 516IU Pistachio
Vitamin A 0µg 26µg Pistachio
Vitamin E 0.25mg 2.86mg Pistachio
Vitamin D 0.8µg 0µg Ham
Manganese 0.054mg 1.2mg Pistachio
Selenium 19.5µg 7µg Ham
Vitamin B1 0.754mg 0.87mg Pistachio
Vitamin B2 0.202mg 0.16mg Ham
Vitamin B3 4.023mg 1.3mg Ham
Vitamin B5 0.403mg 0.52mg Pistachio
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 1.7mg Pistachio
Vitamin B12 0.65µg 0µg Ham
Folate 3µg 51µg Pistachio
Choline 85.1mg Ham
Saturated Fat 1.81g 5.907g Ham
Monounsaturated Fat 2.62g 23.257g Pistachio
Polyunsaturated fat 0.54g 14.38g Pistachio
Tryptophan 0.251mg 0.251mg
Threonine 0.931mg 0.684mg Ham
Isoleucine 0.918mg 0.917mg Ham
Leucine 1.661mg 1.604mg Ham
Lysine 1.775mg 1.138mg Ham
Methionine 0.553mg 0.36mg Ham
Phenylalanine 0.904mg 1.092mg Pistachio
Valine 0.908mg 1.249mg Pistachio
Histidine 0.75mg 0.512mg Ham
Fructose 0.24g Pistachio
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.091g Pistachio

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Ham Pistachio
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
65%
Pistachio
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Ham
125%
Pistachio

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 1202mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pistachio
Pistachio is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ham
Ham is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.66g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ham
Ham is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.097g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ham
Ham is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Ham
Ham is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
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. Pistachio - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170184/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.