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Ham vs. Welsh onion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between ham and welsh onion?

  • Ham is higher in vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and zinc, yet welsh onion is higher in vitamin K, vitamin C, and vitamin A.
  • Welsh onion's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 161% more.
  • The amount of sodium in welsh onion is lower.
  • The glycemic index of ham is lower.

We used Pork, cured, ham, boneless, extra lean (approximately 5% fat), roasted and Onions, welsh, raw types in this article.

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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 16% 5.4% 19% 46% 23% 14% 21% 2.2% 18% 3.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +35.4%
Contains more IronIron +21.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +12.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +453.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +300%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3150%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +64.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +125%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +153.7%

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 90% 0% 10% 0% 13% 21% 7.5% 10% 17% 0% 484% 12% 2.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1408%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +124.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +905.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +138.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +455.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +1505.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +104%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +433.3%
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg

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
2% 7% 91%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 6.5 g
Water: 90.5 g
Other: 0.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1001.6%
Contains more FatsFats +1282.5%
Contains more OtherOther +524.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +333.3%
Contains more WaterWater +33.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ham
Ham
2
36% 53% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.81 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.62 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.54 g
24% 20% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.067 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.156 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +4578.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +246.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Ham Welsh onion
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 ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ham Welsh onion DV% diff.
Vitamin K 0µg 193.4µg 161%
Vitamin B1 0.754mg 0.05mg 59%
Sodium 1203mg 17mg 52%
Protein 20.93g 1.9g 38%
Selenium 19.5µg 0.6µg 34%
Vitamin C 0mg 27mg 30%
Vitamin B12 0.65µg 0µg 27%
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.072mg 25%
Vitamin B3 4.023mg 0.4mg 23%
Zinc 2.88mg 0.52mg 21%
Phosphorus 196mg 49mg 21%
Cholesterol 53mg 0mg 18%
Choline 85.1mg 5.3mg 15%
Fiber 0g 2.4g 10%
Vitamin B2 0.202mg 0.09mg 9%
Saturated fat 1.81g 0.067g 8%
Fats 5.53g 0.4g 8%
Monounsaturated fat 2.62g 0.056g 6%
Calories 145kcal 34kcal 6%
Vitamin B5 0.403mg 0.169mg 5%
Vitamin D 0.8µg 0µg 4%
Manganese 0.054mg 0.137mg 4%
Vitamin D 32IU 0IU 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.54g 0.156g 3%
Iron 1.48mg 1.22mg 3%
Folate 3µg 16µg 3%
Magnesium 14mg 23mg 2%
Carbs 1.5g 6.5g 2%
Potassium 287mg 212mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.25mg 0.51mg 2%
Calcium 8mg 18mg 1%
Copper 0.079mg 0.07mg 1%
Net carbs 1.5g 4.1g N/A
Sugar 0g 2.18g N/A
Tryptophan 0.251mg 0.021mg 0%
Threonine 0.931mg 0.074mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.918mg 0.081mg 0%
Leucine 1.661mg 0.113mg 0%
Lysine 1.775mg 0.095mg 0%
Methionine 0.553mg 0.021mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.904mg 0.061mg 0%
Valine 0.908mg 0.084mg 0%
Histidine 0.75mg 0.033mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Ham Welsh onion
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
51%
Welsh onion
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Ham
17%
Welsh onion

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Welsh onion
Welsh onion is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Welsh onion
Welsh onion contains less Sodium (difference - 1186mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Welsh onion
Welsh onion is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.743g)
Which food is cheaper?
Welsh onion
Welsh onion is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ham
Ham is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ham
Ham is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ham
Ham is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ham
Ham is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Welsh onion - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170007/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.