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Ham vs. Saffron — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between ham and saffron

  • Ham has more vitamin B1 and vitamin B12, while saffron has more manganese, iron, vitamin C, magnesium, vitamin B6, potassium, and copper.
  • Saffron's daily need coverage for manganese is 1233% higher.
  • The amount of sodium in saffron is lower.
  • Ham has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of ham is 0, while the glycemic index of saffron is 70.

The food types used in this comparison are Pork, cured, ham, boneless, extra lean (approximately 5% fat), roasted and Spices, saffron.

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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 189% 33% 152% 416% 109% 30% 108% 19% 3705% 31%
Contains more ZincZinc +164.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +248.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1785.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1287.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +500.7%
Contains more IronIron +650%
Contains more CopperCopper +315.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +28.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +52507.4%

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 269% 9% 0% 0% 29% 62% 27% 0% 233% 0% 0% 70% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +555.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +175.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +32.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +152.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +3000%
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

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
11% 6% 65% 12% 5%
Protein: 11.43 g
Fats: 5.85 g
Carbs: 65.37 g
Water: 11.9 g
Other: 5.45 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +83.1%
Contains more WaterWater +468.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +4258%
Contains more OtherOther +24.7%
~equal in Fats ~5.85g

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
39% 11% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.586 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.067 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +510.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -12.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +282.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ham Saffron DV% diff.
Manganese 0.054mg 28.408mg 1233%
Iron 1.48mg 11.1mg 120%
Vitamin C 0mg 80.8mg 90%
Magnesium 14mg 264mg 60%
Vitamin B1 0.754mg 0.115mg 53%
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 1.01mg 47%
Sodium 1203mg 148mg 46%
Potassium 287mg 1724mg 42%
Copper 0.079mg 0.328mg 28%
Vitamin B12 0.65µg 0µg 27%
Selenium 19.5µg 5.6µg 25%
Folate 3µg 93µg 23%
Carbs 1.5g 65.37g 21%
Protein 20.93g 11.43g 19%
Cholesterol 53mg 0mg 18%
Fiber 0g 3.9g 16%
Zinc 2.88mg 1.09mg 16%
Vitamin B3 4.023mg 1.46mg 16%
Choline 85.1mg 15%
Calcium 8mg 111mg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.54g 2.067g 10%
Vitamin B5 0.403mg 8%
Calories 145kcal 310kcal 8%
Phosphorus 196mg 252mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.202mg 0.267mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 2.62g 0.429g 5%
Vitamin D 0.8µg 0µg 4%
Vitamin D 32IU 0IU 4%
Vitamin A 0µg 27µg 3%
Vitamin E 0.25mg 2%
Saturated fat 1.81g 1.586g 1%
Fats 5.53g 5.85g 0%
Net carbs 1.5g 61.47g N/A
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%
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Ham Saffron
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
54%
Saffron
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Ham
479%
Saffron

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Saffron
Saffron contains less Sodium (difference - 1055mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.224g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saffron
Saffron is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ham
Ham is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Ham
Ham is cheaper (difference - $1.7)
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.

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. Saffron - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170934/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.