Ham vs. Polish sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Ham and Polish sausage different?
- Ham is higher in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Phosphorus, and Iron, however, Polish sausage is richer in Vitamin B12.
- Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Polish sausage is 31% higher.
- Ham contains 2 times more Vitamin B6 than Polish sausage. While Ham contains 0.4mg of Vitamin B6, Polish sausage contains only 0.19mg.
- Ham has less Sodium.
Pork, cured, ham, boneless, extra lean (approximately 5% fat), roasted and Sausage, Polish, beef with chicken, hot are the varieties used in this article.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +21.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +68.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +49.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +44.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -21.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +50% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +13.9% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +50.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +36.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +16.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +110.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +50% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +11.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +50.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
20.93 g
Fats:
5.53 g
Carbs:
1.5 g
Water:
67.67 g
Other:
4.37 g
Protein:
17.6 g
Fats:
19.4 g
Carbs:
3.6 g
Water:
55.2 g
Other:
4.2 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +18.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +22.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +250.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +140% |
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Other
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
1.81 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
2.62 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.54 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
8.01 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
9.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.79 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -77.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +270.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +46.3% |
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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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 145kcal | 259kcal |
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| Protein | 20.93g | 17.6g |
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| Fats | 5.53g | 19.4g |
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| Net carbs | 1.5g | 3.6g |
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| Carbs | 1.5g | 3.6g |
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| Cholesterol | 53mg | 66mg |
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| Vitamin D | 32IU |
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| Magnesium | 14mg | 14mg | |
| Calcium | 8mg | 12mg |
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| Potassium | 287mg | 237mg |
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| Iron | 1.48mg | 0.88mg |
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| Copper | 0.079mg | 0.09mg |
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| Zinc | 2.88mg | 1.93mg |
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| Phosphorus | 196mg | 136mg |
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| Sodium | 1203mg | 1540mg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.25mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.8µg |
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| Manganese | 0.054mg | 0.049mg |
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| Selenium | 19.5µg | 17.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.754mg | 0.502mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.202mg | 0.148mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.023mg | 3.443mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.403mg | 0.45mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.4mg | 0.19mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.65µg | 0.98µg |
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| Folate | 3µg | 2µg |
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| Choline | 85.1mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.81g | 8.01g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.62g | 9.7g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.54g | 0.79g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.251mg | 0.138mg |
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| Threonine | 0.931mg | 0.591mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.918mg | 0.611mg |
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| Leucine | 1.661mg | 1.076mg |
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| Lysine | 1.775mg | 1.11mg |
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| Methionine | 0.553mg | 0.379mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.904mg | 0.539mg |
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| Valine | 0.908mg | 0.679mg |
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| Histidine | 0.75mg | 0.444mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
51%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Polish sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Polish sausage is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ham is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ham contains less Sodium (difference - 337mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ham is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.2g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ham is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ham is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)