Ham vs. Skipjack tuna — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between ham and skipjack tuna
- Ham has more vitamin B1 and zinc; however, skipjack tuna has more vitamin B3, vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B6, phosphorus, and magnesium.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B3 for skipjack tuna is 92% higher.
- Skipjack tuna has 26 times less sodium than ham. Ham has 1203mg of sodium, while skipjack tuna has 47mg.
Food types used in this article are Pork, cured, ham, boneless, extra lean (approximately 5% fat), roasted and Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat.
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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 ZincZinc | +174.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +184.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +214.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +362.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +81.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +39.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +45.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +140% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1884.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +65.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +366.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +20.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +145.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +236.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +233.3% |
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:
28.21 g
Fats:
1.29 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
62.28 g
Other:
8.22 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +328.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +34.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +88.1% |
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Water
~62.28g
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
0.42 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.243 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.403 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +978.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +34% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -76.8% |
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.023mg | 18.756mg | 92% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.65µg | 2.19µg | 64% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.754mg | 0.038mg | 60% |
| Selenium | 19.5µg | 46.8µg | 50% |
| Sodium | 1203mg | 47mg | 50% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4mg | 0.981mg | 45% |
| Zinc | 2.88mg | 1.05mg | 17% |
| Protein | 20.93g | 28.21g | 15% |
| Choline | 85.1mg | 15% | |
| Phosphorus | 196mg | 285mg | 13% |
| Fats | 5.53g | 1.29g | 7% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 44mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 287mg | 522mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.202mg | 0.122mg | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 1.81g | 0.42g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.62g | 0.243g | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 0.8µg | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 32IU | 4% | |
| Copper | 0.079mg | 0.11mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 37mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.48mg | 1.6mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 18µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 2% | |
| Manganese | 0.054mg | 0.019mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 53mg | 60mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.403mg | 0.485mg | 2% |
| Folate | 3µg | 10µg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.54g | 0.403g | 1% |
| Calories | 145kcal | 132kcal | 1% |
| Carbs | 1.5g | 0g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.5g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.251mg | 0.316mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.931mg | 1.237mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.918mg | 1.3mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.661mg | 2.293mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.775mg | 2.59mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.553mg | 0.835mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.904mg | 1.101mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.908mg | 1.453mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.75mg | 0.83mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.091g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.237g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.017g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
72%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
60%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Skipjack tuna is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 1156mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Skipjack tuna is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.39g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Skipjack tuna is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ham is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Ham is cheaper (difference - $7.5)
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.