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Ham vs. Red cabbage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between ham and red cabbage?

  • Ham is richer in vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B12, zinc, phosphorus, and vitamin B3, yet red cabbage is richer in vitamin C, vitamin K, and vitamin A.
  • Red cabbage's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 63% higher.
  • Red cabbage contains less sodium.
  • Ham has a lower glycemic index than red cabbage.

We used Pork, cured, ham, boneless, extra lean (approximately 5% fat), roasted and Cabbage, red, raw 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
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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 11% 14% 21% 30% 5.7% 6% 13% 3.5% 32% 3.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +18.1%
Contains more IronIron +85%
Contains more CopperCopper +364.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +1209.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +553.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3150%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +14.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +462.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +350%

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 190% 19% 2.2% 0% 16% 16% 7.8% 8.8% 48% 0% 96% 14% 9.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +127.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1078.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +192.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +862.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +174.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +91.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +397.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +500%

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
7% 90%
Protein: 1.43 g
Fats: 0.16 g
Carbs: 7.37 g
Water: 90.39 g
Other: 0.65 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1363.6%
Contains more FatsFats +3356.3%
Contains more OtherOther +572.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +391.3%
Contains more WaterWater +33.6%

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
19% 11% 71%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.021 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.012 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.08 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +21733.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +575%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ham Red cabbage DV% diff.
Vitamin C 0mg 57mg 63%
Vitamin B1 0.754mg 0.064mg 58%
Sodium 1203mg 27mg 51%
Protein 20.93g 1.43g 39%
Selenium 19.5µg 0.6µg 34%
Vitamin K 0µg 38.2µg 32%
Vitamin B12 0.65µg 0µg 27%
Zinc 2.88mg 0.22mg 24%
Phosphorus 196mg 30mg 24%
Vitamin B3 4.023mg 0.418mg 23%
Cholesterol 53mg 0mg 18%
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.209mg 15%
Choline 85.1mg 17.1mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.202mg 0.069mg 10%
Iron 1.48mg 0.8mg 9%
Saturated fat 1.81g 0.021g 8%
Manganese 0.054mg 0.243mg 8%
Fiber 0g 2.1g 8%
Fats 5.53g 0.16g 8%
Copper 0.079mg 0.017mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 2.62g 0.012g 7%
Calories 145kcal 31kcal 6%
Vitamin A 0µg 56µg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.403mg 0.147mg 5%
Vitamin D 0.8µg 0µg 4%
Folate 3µg 18µg 4%
Calcium 8mg 45mg 4%
Vitamin D 32IU 0IU 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.54g 0.08g 3%
Carbs 1.5g 7.37g 2%
Fructose 1.48g 2%
Potassium 287mg 243mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.25mg 0.11mg 1%
Net carbs 1.5g 5.27g N/A
Magnesium 14mg 16mg 0%
Sugar 0g 3.83g N/A
Tryptophan 0.251mg 0.012mg 0%
Threonine 0.931mg 0.039mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.918mg 0.034mg 0%
Leucine 1.661mg 0.046mg 0%
Lysine 1.775mg 0.049mg 0%
Methionine 0.553mg 0.014mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.904mg 0.036mg 0%
Valine 0.908mg 0.048mg 0%
Histidine 0.75mg 0.024mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Ham Red cabbage
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
33%
Red cabbage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Ham
14%
Red cabbage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Red cabbage
Red cabbage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Red cabbage
Red cabbage contains less Sodium (difference - 1176mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Red cabbage
Red cabbage is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.789g)
Which food is cheaper?
Red cabbage
Red cabbage is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ham
Ham is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.83g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ham
Ham is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
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. Red cabbage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169977/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.