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Ham vs. Peanut butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Ham and Peanut butter

  • Ham has more Vitamin B1, Selenium, and Vitamin B12, however, Peanut butter has more Manganese, Vitamin E , Vitamin B3, Copper, and Magnesium.
  • Peanut butter's daily need coverage for Manganese is 70% more.
  • Peanut butter is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Pork, cured, ham, boneless, extra lean (approximately 5% fat), roasted and Peanut butter, smooth style, without salt.

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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 120% 15% 49% 65% 141% 68% 144% 2.2% 217% 22%
Contains more ZincZinc +14.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +375.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +512.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +94.4%
Contains more IronIron +17.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +434.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +70.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2983.3%

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 0% 0% 182% 0% 38% 44% 246% 68% 102% 0% 0.75% 65% 34%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +402.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +35.1%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +3540%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +225.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +182.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +10.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +2800%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.192mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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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
22% 51% 22% 3%
Protein: 22.21 g
Fats: 51.36 g
Carbs: 22.31 g
Water: 1.23 g
Other: 2.89 g
Contains more WaterWater +5401.6%
Contains more OtherOther +51.2%
Contains more FatsFats +828.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1387.3%
~equal in Protein ~22.21g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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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
21% 53% 26%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 10.325 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 25.941 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.535 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -82.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +890.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2221.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Ham Peanut butter
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 Peanut butter Opinion
Calories 145kcal 598kcal Peanut butter
Protein 20.93g 22.21g Peanut butter
Fats 5.53g 51.36g Peanut butter
Net carbs 1.5g 17.31g Peanut butter
Carbs 1.5g 22.31g Peanut butter
Cholesterol 53mg 0mg Peanut butter
Vitamin D 32IU 0IU Ham
Magnesium 14mg 168mg Peanut butter
Calcium 8mg 49mg Peanut butter
Potassium 287mg 558mg Peanut butter
Iron 1.48mg 1.74mg Peanut butter
Sugar 0g 10.49g Ham
Fiber 0g 5g Peanut butter
Copper 0.079mg 0.422mg Peanut butter
Zinc 2.88mg 2.51mg Ham
Starch 3.56g Peanut butter
Phosphorus 196mg 335mg Peanut butter
Sodium 1203mg 17mg Peanut butter
Vitamin E 0.25mg 9.1mg Peanut butter
Vitamin D 0.8µg 0µg Ham
Manganese 0.054mg 1.665mg Peanut butter
Selenium 19.5µg 4.1µg Ham
Vitamin B1 0.754mg 0.15mg Ham
Vitamin B2 0.202mg 0.192mg Ham
Vitamin B3 4.023mg 13.112mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B5 0.403mg 1.137mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.441mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B12 0.65µg 0µg Ham
Vitamin K 0µg 0.3µg Peanut butter
Folate 3µg 87µg Peanut butter
Trans Fat 0.075g Ham
Choline 85.1mg 63mg Ham
Saturated Fat 1.81g 10.325g Ham
Monounsaturated Fat 2.62g 25.941g Peanut butter
Polyunsaturated fat 0.54g 12.535g Peanut butter
Tryptophan 0.251mg 0.231mg Ham
Threonine 0.931mg 0.525mg Ham
Isoleucine 0.918mg 0.616mg Ham
Leucine 1.661mg 1.546mg Ham
Lysine 1.775mg 0.681mg Ham
Methionine 0.553mg 0.265mg Ham
Phenylalanine 0.904mg 1.202mg Peanut butter
Valine 0.908mg 0.782mg Ham
Histidine 0.75mg 0.557mg Ham
Fructose 0.12g Peanut butter
Omega-3 - ALA 0.027g Peanut butter
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.01g Peanut butter
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Peanut butter
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g Peanut butter
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.215g Peanut butter

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ham Peanut butter
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
60%
Peanut butter
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Ham
84%
Peanut butter

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter contains less Sodium (difference - 1186mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ham
Ham is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.49g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ham
Ham is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.515g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ham
Ham is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Ham
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.

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. Peanut butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172470/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.