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Ham vs. Potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Ham and Potato chips

  • Ham has more Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, and Selenium, however, Potato chips is higher in Vitamin E , Vitamin C, Potassium, Copper, and Vitamin B6.
  • Potato chips covers your daily Vitamin E needs 59% more than Ham.
  • Potato chips has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Pork, cured, ham, boneless, extra lean (approximately 5% fat), roasted and Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted.

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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 Phosphorus +18.8%
Contains more Zinc +164.2%
Contains more Selenium +140.7%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Iron +10.1%
Contains more Magnesium +378.6%
Contains more Potassium +344.3%
Contains less Sodium -99.3%
Contains more Copper +287.3%
Contains more Manganese +714.8%
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 8% 62% 48% 71% 113% 2% 30% 102% 58% 45%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.8%
Contains more Zinc +164.2%
Contains more Selenium +140.7%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Iron +10.1%
Contains more Magnesium +378.6%
Contains more Potassium +344.3%
Contains less Sodium -99.3%
Contains more Copper +287.3%
Contains more Manganese +714.8%

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
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Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +351.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +3544%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +65%
Contains more Folate +1400%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.197
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.827
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.402
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 0% 183% 0% 104% 42% 46% 72% 25% 153% 34% 0% 56%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +351.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +3544%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +65%
Contains more Folate +1400%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.197
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.827
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.402

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +199%
Contains more Water +3461.6%
Contains more Other +21.4%
Contains more Fats +525.7%
Contains more Carbs +3426.7%
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% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 g
Contains more Protein +199%
Contains more Water +3461.6%
Contains more Other +21.4%
Contains more Fats +525.7%
Contains more Carbs +3426.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +275.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2153.7%
36% 53% 11%
Saturated Fat: 1.81 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.62 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.54 g
33% 30% 37%
Saturated Fat: 10.96 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.17 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +275.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2153.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ham Potato chips Opinion
Net carbs 1.5g 48.1g Potato chips
Protein 20.93g 7g Ham
Fats 5.53g 34.6g Potato chips
Carbs 1.5g 52.9g Potato chips
Calories 145kcal 536kcal Potato chips
Sugar 0g 0.22g Ham
Fiber 0g 4.8g Potato chips
Calcium 8mg 24mg Potato chips
Iron 1.48mg 1.63mg Potato chips
Magnesium 14mg 67mg Potato chips
Phosphorus 196mg 165mg Ham
Potassium 287mg 1275mg Potato chips
Sodium 1203mg 8mg Potato chips
Zinc 2.88mg 1.09mg Ham
Copper 0.079mg 0.306mg Potato chips
Manganese 0.054mg 0.44mg Potato chips
Selenium 19.5µg 8.1µg Ham
Vitamin E 0.25mg 9.11mg Potato chips
Vitamin D 32IU 0IU Ham
Vitamin D 0.8µg 0µg Ham
Vitamin C 0mg 31.1mg Potato chips
Vitamin B1 0.754mg 0.167mg Ham
Vitamin B2 0.202mg 0.197mg Ham
Vitamin B3 4.023mg 3.827mg Ham
Vitamin B5 0.403mg 0.402mg Ham
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.66mg Potato chips
Folate 3µg 45µg Potato chips
Vitamin B12 0.65µg 0µg Ham
Vitamin K 0µg 22.1µg Potato chips
Tryptophan 0.251mg 0.108mg Ham
Threonine 0.931mg 0.253mg Ham
Isoleucine 0.918mg 0.283mg Ham
Leucine 1.661mg 0.419mg Ham
Lysine 1.775mg 0.424mg Ham
Methionine 0.553mg 0.11mg Ham
Phenylalanine 0.904mg 0.31mg Ham
Valine 0.908mg 0.392mg Ham
Histidine 0.75mg 153mg Potato chips
Cholesterol 53mg 0mg Potato chips
Saturated Fat 1.81g 10.96g Ham
Monounsaturated Fat 2.62g 9.84g Potato chips
Polyunsaturated fat 0.54g 12.17g Potato chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ham Potato chips
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
59%
Potato chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Ham
53%
Potato chips

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 1195mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ham
Ham is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.22g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ham
Ham is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.15g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ham
Ham is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is cheaper?
Ham
Ham is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170649/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.