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Ham vs. Powdered milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Ham and Powdered milk?

  • Ham is richer in Vitamin B1, yet Powdered milk is richer in Vitamin B12, Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Potassium, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Powdered milk's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 108% higher.
  • Ham has 3 times more Sodium than Powdered milk. Ham has 1203mg of Sodium, while Powdered milk has 371mg.

We used Pork, cured, ham, boneless, extra lean (approximately 5% fat), roasted and Milk, dry, whole, without added vitamin D 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
Ham
3
:
7
Powdered milk
Powdered milk
Contains more Iron +214.9%
Contains more Manganese +35%
Contains more Selenium +19.6%
Contains more Calcium +11300%
Contains more Magnesium +507.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +295.9%
Contains more Potassium +363.4%
Contains less Sodium -69.2%
Contains more Zinc +16%
Equal in Copper - 0.08
Ham
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 56% 10% 85% 26% 157% 79% 27% 8% 107%
Powdered milk
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 274% 18% 61% 333% 118% 49% 92% 27% 6% 89%
Contains more Iron +214.9%
Contains more Manganese +35%
Contains more Selenium +19.6%
Contains more Calcium +11300%
Contains more Magnesium +507.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +295.9%
Contains more Potassium +363.4%
Contains less Sodium -69.2%
Contains more Zinc +16%
Equal in Copper - 0.08

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
4
:
8
Powdered milk
Powdered milk
Contains more Vitamin D +60%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +166.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +522.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +32.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +132%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +496.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +463.5%
Contains more Folate +1133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +400%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Ham
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%
Powdered milk
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 57% 12% 15% 29% 71% 279% 13% 137% 70% 28% 407% 6%
Contains more Vitamin D +60%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +166.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +522.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +32.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +132%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +496.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +463.5%
Contains more Folate +1133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +400%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ham
Ham
1
:
4
Powdered milk
Powdered milk
Contains more Water +2639.7%
Contains more Protein +25.8%
Contains more Fats +383%
Contains more Carbs +2461.3%
Contains more Other +39.1%
Ham
21% 6% 68% 4%
Protein: 20.93 g
Fats: 5.53 g
Carbs: 1.5 g
Water: 67.67 g
Other: 4.37 g
Powdered milk
26% 27% 38% 2% 6%
Protein: 26.32 g
Fats: 26.71 g
Carbs: 38.42 g
Water: 2.47 g
Other: 6.08 g
Contains more Water +2639.7%
Contains more Protein +25.8%
Contains more Fats +383%
Contains more Carbs +2461.3%
Contains more Other +39.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ham
Ham
1
:
2
Powdered milk
Powdered milk
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +202.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +23.1%
Ham
36% 53% 11%
Saturated Fat: 1.81 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.62 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.54 g
Powdered milk
66% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 16.742 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.924 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.665 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +202.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +23.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ham Powdered milk Opinion
Net carbs 1.5g 38.42g Powdered milk
Protein 20.93g 26.32g Powdered milk
Fats 5.53g 26.71g Powdered milk
Carbs 1.5g 38.42g Powdered milk
Calories 145kcal 496kcal Powdered milk
Sugar 0g 38.42g Ham
Calcium 8mg 912mg Powdered milk
Iron 1.48mg 0.47mg Ham
Magnesium 14mg 85mg Powdered milk
Phosphorus 196mg 776mg Powdered milk
Potassium 287mg 1330mg Powdered milk
Sodium 1203mg 371mg Powdered milk
Zinc 2.88mg 3.34mg Powdered milk
Copper 0.079mg 0.08mg Powdered milk
Manganese 0.054mg 0.04mg Ham
Selenium 19.5µg 16.3µg Ham
Vitamin A 0IU 934IU Powdered milk
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 258µg Powdered milk
Vitamin E 0.25mg 0.58mg Powdered milk
Vitamin D 32IU 20IU Ham
Vitamin D 0.8µg 0.5µg Ham
Vitamin C 0mg 8.6mg Powdered milk
Vitamin B1 0.754mg 0.283mg Ham
Vitamin B2 0.202mg 1.205mg Powdered milk
Vitamin B3 4.023mg 0.646mg Ham
Vitamin B5 0.403mg 2.271mg Powdered milk
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.302mg Ham
Folate 3µg 37µg Powdered milk
Vitamin B12 0.65µg 3.25µg Powdered milk
Vitamin K 0µg 2.2µg Powdered milk
Tryptophan 0.251mg 0.371mg Powdered milk
Threonine 0.931mg 1.188mg Powdered milk
Isoleucine 0.918mg 1.592mg Powdered milk
Leucine 1.661mg 2.578mg Powdered milk
Lysine 1.775mg 2.087mg Powdered milk
Methionine 0.553mg 0.66mg Powdered milk
Phenylalanine 0.904mg 1.271mg Powdered milk
Valine 0.908mg 1.762mg Powdered milk
Histidine 0.75mg 0.714mg Ham
Cholesterol 53mg 97mg Ham
Saturated Fat 1.81g 16.742g Ham
Monounsaturated Fat 2.62g 7.924g Powdered milk
Polyunsaturated fat 0.54g 0.665g Powdered milk

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Ham Powdered milk
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
93%
Powdered milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Ham
106%
Powdered milk

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk contains less Sodium (difference - 832mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ham
Ham is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.42g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ham
Ham is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ham
Ham is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.932g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ham
Ham is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Ham
Ham is cheaper (difference - $1.7)
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. Powdered milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173454/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.