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Ham vs. Pigeon pea — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Ham and Pigeon pea?

  • Ham is richer in Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3, yet Pigeon pea is richer in Folate, Fiber, Copper, and Manganese.
  • Ham's daily need coverage for Sodium is 52% higher.
  • Pigeon pea contains less Sodium.

We used Pork, cured, ham, boneless, extra lean (approximately 5% fat), roasted and Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt types in this comparison.

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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
4
:
Contains more Iron +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +64.7%
Contains more Zinc +220%
Contains more Selenium +572.4%
Contains more Calcium +437.5%
Contains more Magnesium +228.6%
Contains more Potassium +33.8%
Contains less Sodium -99.6%
Contains more Copper +240.5%
Contains more Manganese +827.8%
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 13% 42% 33% 51% 34% 1% 25% 90% 66% 16%
Contains more Iron +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +64.7%
Contains more Zinc +220%
Contains more Selenium +572.4%
Contains more Calcium +437.5%
Contains more Magnesium +228.6%
Contains more Potassium +33.8%
Contains less Sodium -99.6%
Contains more Copper +240.5%
Contains more Manganese +827.8%

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
9
:
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +416.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +242.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +415.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +26.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +700%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Folate +3600%
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 1% 0% 0% 0% 37% 14% 15% 20% 12% 84% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +416.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +242.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +415.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +26.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +700%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Folate +3600%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ham
3
:
Contains more Protein +209.6%
Contains more Fats +1355.3%
Contains more Other +312.3%
Contains more Carbs +1450%
Equal in Water - 68.55
21% 6% 68% 4%
Protein: 20.93 g
Fats: 5.53 g
Carbs: 1.5 g
Water: 67.67 g
Other: 4.37 g
7% 23% 69%
Protein: 6.76 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 23.25 g
Water: 68.55 g
Other: 1.06 g
Contains more Protein +209.6%
Contains more Fats +1355.3%
Contains more Other +312.3%
Contains more Carbs +1450%
Equal in Water - 68.55

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ham
2
:
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +87233.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +163.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.4%
36% 53% 11%
Saturated Fat: 1.81 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.62 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.54 g
29% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.083 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.205 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +87233.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +163.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ham Pigeon pea Opinion
Net carbs 1.5g 16.55g Pigeon pea
Protein 20.93g 6.76g Ham
Fats 5.53g 0.38g Ham
Carbs 1.5g 23.25g Pigeon pea
Calories 145kcal 121kcal Ham
Fiber 0g 6.7g Pigeon pea
Calcium 8mg 43mg Pigeon pea
Iron 1.48mg 1.11mg Ham
Magnesium 14mg 46mg Pigeon pea
Phosphorus 196mg 119mg Ham
Potassium 287mg 384mg Pigeon pea
Sodium 1203mg 5mg Pigeon pea
Zinc 2.88mg 0.9mg Ham
Copper 0.079mg 0.269mg Pigeon pea
Manganese 0.054mg 0.501mg Pigeon pea
Selenium 19.5µg 2.9µg Ham
Vitamin A 0IU 3IU Pigeon pea
Vitamin E 0.25mg Ham
Vitamin D 32IU 0IU Ham
Vitamin D 0.8µg 0µg Ham
Vitamin B1 0.754mg 0.146mg Ham
Vitamin B2 0.202mg 0.059mg Ham
Vitamin B3 4.023mg 0.781mg Ham
Vitamin B5 0.403mg 0.319mg Ham
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.05mg Ham
Folate 3µg 111µg Pigeon pea
Vitamin B12 0.65µg 0µg Ham
Tryptophan 0.251mg 0.066mg Ham
Threonine 0.931mg 0.239mg Ham
Isoleucine 0.918mg 0.245mg Ham
Leucine 1.661mg 0.483mg Ham
Lysine 1.775mg 0.474mg Ham
Methionine 0.553mg 0.076mg Ham
Phenylalanine 0.904mg 0.579mg Ham
Valine 0.908mg 0.292mg Ham
Histidine 0.75mg 0.241mg Ham
Cholesterol 53mg 0mg Pigeon pea
Saturated Fat 1.81g 0.083g Pigeon pea
Monounsaturated Fat 2.62g 0.003g Ham
Polyunsaturated fat 0.54g 0.205g Ham

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Ham Pigeon pea
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
15%
Pigeon pea
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Ham
37%
Pigeon pea

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea contains less Sodium (difference - 1198mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.727g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ham
Ham is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is cheaper?
Ham
Ham is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ham
Ham is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Pigeon pea - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172437/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.