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Ham vs. Pineapple cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between ham and pineapple cake

  • Ham has more vitamin B6, vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, vitamin B3, and phosphorus; however, pineapple cake is higher in vitamin B1, manganese, and calcium.
  • Pineapple cake covers your daily need for vitamin B1, 12687% more than ham.
  • Ham has 12 times more vitamin B6 than pineapple cake. While ham has 0.4mg of vitamin B6, pineapple cake has only 0.034mg.
  • Pineapple cake has less sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pork, cured, ham, boneless, extra lean (approximately 5% fat), roasted and Cake, pineapple upside-down, prepared from recipe.

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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 9.3% 36% 9.9% 56% 29% 8.5% 35% 42% 46% 51%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +156.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +829%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +139%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +107.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1400%
Contains more CopperCopper +10.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -73.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +548.1%
~equal in Magnesium ~13mg
~equal in Iron ~1.48mg

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% 12% 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 4% 21% 0% 0% 38250% 36% 22% 12% 7.8% 10% 0% 20% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +29.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +238.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +99.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1076.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +712.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +20191.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +766.7%
~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
4% 12% 51% 32%
Protein: 3.5 g
Fats: 12.1 g
Carbs: 50.5 g
Water: 32.3 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +498%
Contains more WaterWater +109.5%
Contains more OtherOther +173.1%
Contains more FatsFats +118.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +3266.7%

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
26% 46% 29%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.915 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.194 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.282 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -37.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +98.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +507.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ham Pineapple cake DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.754mg 153mg 12687%
Sodium 1203mg 319mg 38%
Protein 20.93g 3.5g 35%
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.034mg 28%
Vitamin B12 0.65µg 0.08µg 24%
Zinc 2.88mg 0.31mg 23%
Selenium 19.5µg 9.4µg 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.54g 3.282g 18%
Vitamin B3 4.023mg 1.19mg 18%
Carbs 1.5g 50.5g 16%
Phosphorus 196mg 82mg 16%
Choline 85.1mg 15%
Manganese 0.054mg 0.35mg 13%
Calcium 8mg 120mg 11%
Fats 5.53g 12.1g 10%
Cholesterol 53mg 22mg 10%
Calories 145kcal 319kcal 9%
Vitamin A 0µg 62µg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 2.62g 5.194g 6%
Folate 3µg 26µg 6%
Potassium 287mg 112mg 5%
Saturated fat 1.81g 2.915g 5%
Vitamin B2 0.202mg 0.156mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.403mg 0.202mg 4%
Vitamin D 32IU 4%
Vitamin D 0.8µg 4%
Fiber 0g 0.8g 3%
Vitamin E 0.25mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.2mg 1%
Copper 0.079mg 0.087mg 1%
Net carbs 1.5g 49.7g N/A
Magnesium 14mg 13mg 0%
Iron 1.48mg 1.48mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.251mg 0.043mg 0%
Threonine 0.931mg 0.117mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.918mg 0.147mg 0%
Leucine 1.661mg 0.264mg 0%
Lysine 1.775mg 0.143mg 0%
Methionine 0.553mg 0.074mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.904mg 0.173mg 0%
Valine 0.908mg 0.167mg 0%
Histidine 0.75mg 0.081mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Ham Pineapple cake
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
44%
Ham
2952%
Pineapple cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Ham
32%
Pineapple cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake contains less Sodium (difference - 884mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ham
Ham is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.105g)
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. Pineapple cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172703/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.