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Ham vs. Spelt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between ham and spelt

  • Ham has more vitamin B1 and vitamin B12; however, spelt has more manganese, copper, fiber, iron, phosphorus, and magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for spelt is 127% higher.
  • Spelt is lower in cholesterol.
  • Spelt has a higher glycemic index than ham.

Food types used in this article are Pork, cured, ham, boneless, extra lean (approximately 5% fat), roasted and Spelt, uncooked.

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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
1
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%
Spelt
9
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 97% 8.1% 34% 167% 170% 89% 172% 1% 389% 64%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +66.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +871.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +237.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +35.2%
Contains more IronIron +200%
Contains more CopperCopper +546.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +13.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +104.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +5424.1%

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
6
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%
Spelt
5
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% 16% 0% 91% 26% 128% 64% 53% 0% 9% 34% 0%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +107.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +78.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +73.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +216%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +70.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +165%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1400%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ham
Ham
4
21% 6% 68% 4%
Protein: 20.93 g
Fats: 5.53 g
Carbs: 1.5 g
Water: 67.67 g
Other: 4.37 g
Spelt
1
15% 2% 70% 11% 2%
Protein: 14.57 g
Fats: 2.43 g
Carbs: 70.19 g
Water: 11.02 g
Other: 1.79 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +43.7%
Contains more FatsFats +127.6%
Contains more WaterWater +514.1%
Contains more OtherOther +144.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +4579.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ham
Ham
1
36% 53% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.81 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.62 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.54 g
Spelt
2
19% 21% 60%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.406 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.445 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.258 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +488.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -77.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +133%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ham Spelt DV% diff.
Manganese 0.054mg 2.983mg 127%
Sodium 1203mg 8mg 52%
Copper 0.079mg 0.511mg 48%
Fiber 0g 10.7g 43%
Iron 1.48mg 4.44mg 37%
Vitamin B1 0.754mg 0.364mg 33%
Magnesium 14mg 136mg 29%
Phosphorus 196mg 401mg 29%
Vitamin B12 0.65µg 0µg 27%
Carbs 1.5g 70.19g 23%
Starch 53.92g 22%
Cholesterol 53mg 0mg 18%
Vitamin B3 4.023mg 6.843mg 18%
Choline 85.1mg 15%
Selenium 19.5µg 11.7µg 14%
Protein 20.93g 14.57g 13%
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.23mg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.403mg 1.068mg 13%
Folate 3µg 45µg 11%
Calories 145kcal 338kcal 10%
Vitamin B2 0.202mg 0.113mg 7%
Saturated fat 1.81g 0.406g 6%
Monounsaturated fat 2.62g 0.445g 5%
Fats 5.53g 2.43g 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.54g 1.258g 5%
Vitamin E 0.25mg 0.79mg 4%
Vitamin D 0.8µg 4%
Zinc 2.88mg 3.28mg 4%
Vitamin D 32IU 4%
Vitamin K 0µg 3.6µg 3%
Potassium 287mg 388mg 3%
Calcium 8mg 27mg 2%
Net carbs 1.5g 59.49g N/A
Sugar 0g 6.82g N/A
Tryptophan 0.251mg 0.132mg 0%
Threonine 0.931mg 0.443mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.918mg 0.552mg 0%
Leucine 1.661mg 1.07mg 0%
Lysine 1.775mg 0.409mg 0%
Methionine 0.553mg 0.258mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.904mg 0.737mg 0%
Valine 0.908mg 0.681mg 0%
Histidine 0.75mg 0.36mg 0%
Fructose 0.24g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Ham Spelt
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
32%
Spelt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Ham
119%
Spelt

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spelt
Spelt contains less Sodium (difference - 1195mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.404g)
Which food is cheaper?
Spelt
Spelt is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Spelt
Spelt is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ham
Ham is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.82g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ham
Ham is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
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. Spelt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169745/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.