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Ham vs. Peruvian groundcherry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Ham and Peruvian groundcherry

  • Ham has more Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Iron, however, Peruvian groundcherry has more Vitamin C.
  • Ham's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 54% more.
  • Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Pork, cured, ham, boneless, extra lean (approximately 5% fat), roasted and Groundcherries, (cape-gooseberries or poha), 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 Iron +48%
Contains more Phosphorus +390%
Contains more Calcium +12.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 56% 10% 85% 26% 157% 79% 27% 8% 107%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 38% 0% 18% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Iron +48%
Contains more Phosphorus +390%
Contains more Calcium +12.5%

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.
Ham
10
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +585.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +405%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +43.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 24% 0% 189% 47% 76% 25% 93% 3% 82% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 44% 0% 0% 37% 28% 10% 53% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +585.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +405%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +43.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1001.6%
Contains more Fats +690%
Contains more Other +446.3%
Contains more Carbs +646.7%
Contains more Water +26.2%
21% 6% 68% 4%
Protein: 20.93 g
Fats: 5.53 g
Carbs: 1.5 g
Water: 67.67 g
Other: 4.37 g
2% 11% 85%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 11.2 g
Water: 85.4 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more Protein +1001.6%
Contains more Fats +690%
Contains more Other +446.3%
Contains more Carbs +646.7%
Contains more Water +26.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ham Peruvian groundcherry Opinion
Net carbs 1.5g 11.2g Peruvian groundcherry
Protein 20.93g 1.9g Ham
Fats 5.53g 0.7g Ham
Carbs 1.5g 11.2g Peruvian groundcherry
Calories 145kcal 53kcal Ham
Calcium 8mg 9mg Peruvian groundcherry
Iron 1.48mg 1mg Ham
Magnesium 14mg Ham
Phosphorus 196mg 40mg Ham
Potassium 287mg Ham
Sodium 1203mg Peruvian groundcherry
Zinc 2.88mg Ham
Copper 0.079mg Ham
Manganese 0.054mg Ham
Selenium 19.5µg Ham
Vitamin A 0IU 720IU Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 36µg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin E 0.25mg Ham
Vitamin D 32IU Ham
Vitamin D 0.8µg Ham
Vitamin C 0mg 11mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin B1 0.754mg 0.11mg Ham
Vitamin B2 0.202mg 0.04mg Ham
Vitamin B3 4.023mg 2.8mg Ham
Vitamin B5 0.403mg Ham
Vitamin B6 0.4mg Ham
Folate 3µg Ham
Vitamin B12 0.65µg 0µg Ham
Tryptophan 0.251mg Ham
Threonine 0.931mg Ham
Isoleucine 0.918mg Ham
Leucine 1.661mg Ham
Lysine 1.775mg Ham
Methionine 0.553mg Ham
Phenylalanine 0.904mg Ham
Valine 0.908mg Ham
Histidine 0.75mg Ham
Cholesterol 53mg 0mg Peruvian groundcherry
Saturated Fat 1.81g Peruvian groundcherry
Monounsaturated Fat 2.62g Ham
Polyunsaturated fat 0.54g Ham

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Ham Peruvian groundcherry
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
14%
Peruvian groundcherry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Ham
6%
Peruvian groundcherry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry contains less Sodium (difference - 1203mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.81g)
Which food is cheaper?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ham
Ham is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ham
Ham is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ham
Ham is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Peruvian groundcherry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173043/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.