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Ham vs. Tomato paste — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between ham and tomato paste

  • Ham has more vitamin B1, vitamin B12, selenium, and zinc; however, tomato paste is richer in copper, vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin C, and potassium.
  • Ham covers your daily vitamin B1 needs 58% more than tomato paste.
  • Tomato paste contains less sodium.
  • Tomato paste has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of tomato paste is 45, 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 Tomato products, canned, paste, without salt added.

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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 30% 11% 89% 112% 122% 17% 36% 7.7% 39% 29%
Contains more ZincZinc +357.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +136.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +267.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +200%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +350%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +253.3%
Contains more IronIron +101.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +362%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +459.3%

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 73% 25% 86% 0% 15% 35% 58% 8.5% 50% 0% 29% 9% 21%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1156.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +32%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +30.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +183.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +85.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +121%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1620%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%

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
4% 19% 74% 3%
Protein: 4.32 g
Fats: 0.47 g
Carbs: 18.91 g
Water: 73.5 g
Other: 2.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +384.5%
Contains more FatsFats +1076.6%
Contains more OtherOther +56.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1160.7%
~equal in Water ~73.5g

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
31% 20% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.1 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.067 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.16 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3810.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +237.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ham Tomato paste DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.754mg 0.06mg 58%
Sodium 1203mg 59mg 50%
Protein 20.93g 4.32g 33%
Copper 0.079mg 0.365mg 32%
Vitamin E 0.25mg 4.3mg 27%
Vitamin B12 0.65µg 0µg 27%
Selenium 19.5µg 5.3µg 26%
Vitamin C 0mg 21.9mg 24%
Potassium 287mg 1014mg 21%
Zinc 2.88mg 0.63mg 20%
Iron 1.48mg 2.98mg 19%
Cholesterol 53mg 0mg 18%
Fiber 0g 4.1g 16%
Phosphorus 196mg 83mg 16%
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.216mg 14%
Manganese 0.054mg 0.302mg 11%
Vitamin K 0µg 11.4µg 10%
Choline 85.1mg 38.5mg 8%
Saturated fat 1.81g 0.1g 8%
Fats 5.53g 0.47g 8%
Vitamin A 0µg 76µg 8%
Fructose 5.85g 7%
Magnesium 14mg 42mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 2.62g 0.067g 6%
Carbs 1.5g 18.91g 6%
Vitamin B3 4.023mg 3.076mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.403mg 0.142mg 5%
Vitamin D 32IU 0IU 4%
Vitamin D 0.8µg 0µg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.202mg 0.153mg 4%
Calcium 8mg 36mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.54g 0.16g 3%
Calories 145kcal 82kcal 3%
Folate 3µg 12µg 2%
Net carbs 1.5g 14.81g N/A
Sugar 0g 12.18g N/A
Starch 0.22g 0%
Tryptophan 0.251mg 0.031mg 0%
Threonine 0.931mg 0.133mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.918mg 0.089mg 0%
Leucine 1.661mg 0.124mg 0%
Lysine 1.775mg 0.134mg 0%
Methionine 0.553mg 0.027mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.904mg 0.13mg 0%
Valine 0.908mg 0.088mg 0%
Histidine 0.75mg 0.071mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ham Tomato paste
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
31%
Tomato paste
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Ham
49%
Tomato paste

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste contains less Sodium (difference - 1144mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.71g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ham
Ham is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.18g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ham
Ham is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Tomato paste - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170459/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.