Ham vs. Pork belly — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are ham and pork belly different?
- Ham is higher in vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B6, zinc, phosphorus, and iron; however, pork belly is richer in vitamin B12.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for pork belly is 88% higher.
- Ham contains 38 times more sodium than pork belly. While ham contains 1203mg of sodium, pork belly contains only 32mg.
Pork, cured, ham, boneless, extra lean (approximately 5% fat), roasted and Pork, fresh, belly, raw 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +250% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +60% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +55.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +184.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +51.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +182.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +81.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +800% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +143.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +90.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +57.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +207.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +200% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +56% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +19.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +15.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +29.2% |
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:
9.34 g
Fats:
53.01 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
36.74 g
Other:
0.91 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +124.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +84.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +380.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +858.6% |
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
19.33 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
24.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.65 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -90.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +842.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +946.3% |
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 Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 1.81g | 19.33g | 80% |
| Fats | 5.53g | 53.01g | 73% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.62g | 24.7g | 55% |
| Sodium | 1203mg | 32mg | 51% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.54g | 5.65g | 34% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.754mg | 0.396mg | 30% |
| Protein | 20.93g | 9.34g | 23% |
| Selenium | 19.5µg | 8µg | 21% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4mg | 0.13mg | 21% |
| Calories | 145kcal | 518kcal | 19% |
| Zinc | 2.88mg | 1.02mg | 17% |
| Choline | 85.1mg | 15% | |
| Phosphorus | 196mg | 108mg | 13% |
| Iron | 1.48mg | 0.52mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.65µg | 0.84µg | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 53mg | 72mg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 32IU | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.8µg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.023mg | 4.647mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.403mg | 0.256mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.202mg | 0.242mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 287mg | 185mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.079mg | 0.052mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 4mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.054mg | 0.006mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 0.39mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 1.5g | 0g | 1% |
| Folate | 3µg | 1µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.5g | 0g | N/A |
| Calcium | 8mg | 5mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.251mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.931mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.918mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.661mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.775mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.553mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.904mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.908mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.75mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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%
31%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
18%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork belly contains less Sodium (difference - 1171mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork belly is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ham is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ham is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.52g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ham is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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.