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Ham vs. Sunflower seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between ham and sunflower seeds

  • The amount of vitamin E, copper, manganese, magnesium, vitamin B6, phosphorus, selenium, vitamin B1, and folate in sunflower seeds is higher than in ham.
  • Sunflower seeds cover your daily vitamin E needs 233% more than ham.
  • Sunflower seeds have 134 times less sodium than ham. Ham has 1203mg of sodium, while sunflower seeds have 9mg.
  • Sunflower seeds have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of sunflower seeds is 20, while the glycemic index of ham is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Pork, cured, ham, boneless, extra lean (approximately 5% fat), roasted and Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried.

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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
0
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 232% 23% 57% 197% 600% 136% 283% 1.2% 254% 289%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2221.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +875%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +124.7%
Contains more IronIron +254.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +2178.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +73.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +236.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3511.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +171.8%

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
3
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 4.7% 1% 703% 0% 370% 82% 156% 68% 310% 0% 0% 170% 30%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +54.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +13968%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +96.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +75.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +107.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +180.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +236.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +7466.7%
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ham
Ham
3
21% 6% 68% 4%
Protein: 20.93 g
Fats: 5.53 g
Carbs: 1.5 g
Water: 67.67 g
Other: 4.37 g
21% 51% 20% 5% 3%
Protein: 20.78 g
Fats: 51.46 g
Carbs: 20 g
Water: 4.73 g
Other: 3.03 g
Contains more WaterWater +1330.7%
Contains more OtherOther +44.2%
Contains more FatsFats +830.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1233.3%
~equal in Protein ~20.78g

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
10% 40% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.455 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 18.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 23.137 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -59.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +607.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4184.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ham Sunflower seeds DV% diff.
Vitamin E 0.25mg 35.17mg 233%
Copper 0.079mg 1.8mg 191%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.54g 23.137g 151%
Manganese 0.054mg 1.95mg 82%
Magnesium 14mg 325mg 74%
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 1.345mg 73%
Fats 5.53g 51.46g 71%
Phosphorus 196mg 660mg 66%
Selenium 19.5µg 53µg 61%
Vitamin B1 0.754mg 1.48mg 61%
Folate 3µg 227µg 56%
Sodium 1203mg 9mg 52%
Iron 1.48mg 5.25mg 47%
Monounsaturated fat 2.62g 18.528g 40%
Fiber 0g 8.6g 34%
Vitamin B3 4.023mg 8.335mg 27%
Vitamin B12 0.65µg 0µg 27%
Calories 145kcal 584kcal 22%
Zinc 2.88mg 5mg 19%
Cholesterol 53mg 0mg 18%
Vitamin B5 0.403mg 1.13mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.202mg 0.355mg 12%
Saturated fat 1.81g 4.455g 12%
Potassium 287mg 645mg 11%
Calcium 8mg 78mg 7%
Carbs 1.5g 20g 6%
Choline 85.1mg 55.1mg 5%
Vitamin D 0.8µg 0µg 4%
Vitamin D 32IU 0IU 4%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.4mg 2%
Protein 20.93g 20.78g 0%
Net carbs 1.5g 11.4g N/A
Sugar 0g 2.62g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.251mg 0.348mg 0%
Threonine 0.931mg 0.928mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.918mg 1.139mg 0%
Leucine 1.661mg 1.659mg 0%
Lysine 1.775mg 0.937mg 0%
Methionine 0.553mg 0.494mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.904mg 1.169mg 0%
Valine 0.908mg 1.315mg 0%
Histidine 0.75mg 0.632mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.014g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Ham Sunflower seeds
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
146%
Sunflower seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Ham
207%
Sunflower seeds

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 1194mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ham
Ham is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.62g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ham
Ham is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.645g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ham
Ham is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Ham
Ham is cheaper (difference - $1.1)

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. Sunflower seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170562/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.