Ham vs. Veggie burger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between ham and veggie burgers
- Ham has more zinc, while veggie burgers have more vitamin B1, vitamin B12, manganese, folate, fiber, copper, and calcium.
- Veggie burgers' daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 158% higher.
- Veggie burgers contain 11 times less cholesterol than ham. Ham contains 53mg of cholesterol, while veggie burgers contain 5mg.
- Ham has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of ham is 0, while the glycemic index of veggie burgers is 59.
The food types used in this comparison are Pork, cured, ham, boneless, extra lean (approximately 5% fat), roasted and Veggie burgers or soyburgers, unprepared.
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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 | +128.6% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +300% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1600% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +16% |
Contains more IronIron | +62.8% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +153.2% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -52.7% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1661.1% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +15.9% |
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 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +39.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +32% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +338.7% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +251.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +20.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +209.2% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +4033.3% |
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:
15.7 g
Fats:
6.3 g
Carbs:
14.27 g
Water:
61.21 g
Other:
2.52 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +33.3% |
Contains more OtherOther | +73.4% |
Contains more FatsFats | +13.9% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +851.3% |
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Water
~61.21g
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
1.44 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.023 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +47.4% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -20.4% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +274.6% |
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 Cholesterol |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Rich in minerals |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Vitamin B1 | 0.754mg | 2.651mg | 158% |
Vitamin B12 | 0.65µg | 2.01µg | 57% |
Manganese | 0.054mg | 0.951mg | 39% |
Folate | 3µg | 124µg | 30% |
Sodium | 1203mg | 569mg | 28% |
Fiber | 0g | 4.9g | 20% |
Cholesterol | 53mg | 5mg | 16% |
Zinc | 2.88mg | 1.26mg | 15% |
Calcium | 8mg | 136mg | 13% |
Copper | 0.079mg | 0.2mg | 13% |
Iron | 1.48mg | 2.41mg | 12% |
Choline | 85.1mg | 19.4mg | 12% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.54g | 2.023g | 10% |
Protein | 20.93g | 15.7g | 10% |
Magnesium | 14mg | 56mg | 10% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.4mg | 0.303mg | 7% |
Selenium | 19.5µg | 22.6µg | 6% |
Vitamin C | 0mg | 4.5mg | 5% |
Vitamin K | 0µg | 4.2µg | 4% |
Vitamin D | 32IU | 0IU | 4% |
Vitamin D | 0.8µg | 0µg | 4% |
Carbs | 1.5g | 14.27g | 4% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.202mg | 0.244mg | 3% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.403mg | 0.289mg | 2% |
Saturated fat | 1.81g | 1.44g | 2% |
Monounsaturated fat | 2.62g | 1.778g | 2% |
Calories | 145kcal | 177kcal | 2% |
Vitamin B3 | 4.023mg | 3.753mg | 2% |
Starch | 5.78g | 2% | |
Phosphorus | 196mg | 206mg | 1% |
Potassium | 287mg | 333mg | 1% |
Fats | 5.53g | 6.3g | 1% |
Net carbs | 1.5g | 9.37g | N/A |
Sugar | 0g | 1.07g | N/A |
Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 0.23mg | 0% |
Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.251mg | 0.162mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.931mg | 0.605mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.918mg | 0.78mg | 0% |
Leucine | 1.661mg | 1.399mg | 0% |
Lysine | 1.775mg | 1.004mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.553mg | 0.291mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.904mg | 0.885mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.908mg | 0.89mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.75mg | 0.465mg | 0% |
Fructose | 0.13g | 0% | |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.081g | N/A |
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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%

97%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%

71%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Veggie burger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Veggie burger contains less Sodium (difference - 634mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Veggie burger is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.37g)
Which food is cheaper?

Veggie burger is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Veggie burger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Ham is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.07g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Ham is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
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.