Ham vs. Taco — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between ham and taco?
- Ham is richer in vitamin B1, vitamin B6, selenium, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2, yet taco is richer in fiber, vitamin K, and vitamin B12.
- Ham's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 59% higher.
- Ham has 4 times more vitamin B6 than taco. Ham has 0.4mg of vitamin B6, while taco has 0.09mg.
- Taco contains less sodium.
- Ham has a lower glycemic index than taco.
We used Pork, cured, ham, boneless, extra lean (approximately 5% fat), roasted and Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese, and lettuce, hard shell 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +37.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +24.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +64.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +112% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +128.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1012.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -67% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +361.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +700% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1408% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +236.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +143.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +344.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +165.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +140% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +43.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +533.3% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.754mg | 0.05mg | 59% |
| Sodium | 1203mg | 397mg | 35% |
| Protein | 20.93g | 8.86g | 24% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4mg | 0.09mg | 24% |
| Selenium | 19.5µg | 9.2µg | 19% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.54g | 3.042g | 17% |
| Fiber | 0g | 3.9g | 16% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.023mg | 1.65mg | 15% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 15.3µg | 13% |
| Saturated fat | 1.81g | 4.384g | 12% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.65µg | 0.93µg | 12% |
| Fats | 5.53g | 12.7g | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.202mg | 0.06mg | 11% |
| Zinc | 2.88mg | 1.75mg | 10% |
| Choline | 85.1mg | 32mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.403mg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 8mg | 89mg | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 53mg | 28mg | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.054mg | 0.249mg | 8% |
| Starch | 14.78g | 6% | |
| Carbs | 1.5g | 19.85g | 6% |
| Folate | 3µg | 19µg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.62g | 4.411g | 4% |
| Calories | 145kcal | 226kcal | 4% |
| Iron | 1.48mg | 1.19mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0.8µg | 0.1µg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 32mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 32IU | 4IU | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 196mg | 178mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 0.6mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 20µg | 2% |
| Potassium | 287mg | 209mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.5g | 15.95g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 0.9g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.079mg | 0.077mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.467g | 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% | |
| Fructose | 0.3g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.166g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.011g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.708g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +136.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +18.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +178.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +129.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1223.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -58.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +68.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +463.3% |
