Ham vs. Peanut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between ham and peanuts
- Ham contains less copper, manganese, folate, vitamin E, vitamin B3, iron, magnesium, fiber, and vitamin B5 than peanuts.
- Peanuts' daily need coverage for copper is 118% higher.
- Peanuts contain 67 times less sodium than ham. Ham contains 1203mg of sodium, while peanuts contain 18mg.
- Ham has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of ham is 0, while the glycemic index of peanuts is 13.
The food types used in this comparison are Pork, cured, ham, boneless, extra lean (approximately 5% fat), roasted and Peanuts, all types, 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 SeleniumSelenium | +170.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1100% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1050% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +145.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +209.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1348.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +13.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +91.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3481.5% |
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 | +17.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +49.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +14.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +62.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +3232% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +199.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +338.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +7900% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +941.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +87.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +23.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +790.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +975.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -71.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +832.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2781.1% |
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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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.079mg | 1.144mg | 118% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.54g | 15.558g | 100% |
| Manganese | 0.054mg | 1.934mg | 82% |
| Fats | 5.53g | 49.24g | 67% |
| Folate | 3µg | 240µg | 59% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.62g | 24.426g | 55% |
| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 8.33mg | 54% |
| Sodium | 1203mg | 18mg | 52% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.023mg | 12.066mg | 50% |
| Iron | 1.48mg | 4.58mg | 39% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 168mg | 37% |
| Fiber | 0g | 8.5g | 34% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.65µg | 0µg | 27% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.403mg | 1.767mg | 27% |
| Phosphorus | 196mg | 376mg | 26% |
| Selenium | 19.5µg | 7.2µg | 22% |
| Calories | 145kcal | 567kcal | 21% |
| Saturated fat | 1.81g | 6.279g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 53mg | 0mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 287mg | 705mg | 12% |
| Protein | 20.93g | 25.8g | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.754mg | 0.64mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 92mg | 8% |
| Choline | 85.1mg | 52.5mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 1.5g | 16.13g | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.202mg | 0.135mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 0.8µg | 0µg | 4% |
| Zinc | 2.88mg | 3.27mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 32IU | 0IU | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4mg | 0.348mg | 4% |
| Net carbs | 1.5g | 7.63g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 4.72g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.251mg | 0.25mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.931mg | 0.883mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.918mg | 0.907mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.661mg | 1.672mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.775mg | 0.926mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.553mg | 0.317mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.904mg | 1.377mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.908mg | 1.082mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.75mg | 0.652mg | 0% |
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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%
75%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
131%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peanut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peanut contains less Sodium (difference - 1185mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peanut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ham is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.72g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ham is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.469g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ham is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Ham is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
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.