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Hot dog vs. Ham — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Hot dog and Ham

  • Hot dog has more Vitamin B12, and Calcium, however, Ham has more Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 from Ham is 58% higher.
  • Ham has 12 times less Calcium than Hot dog. Hot dog has 99mg of Calcium, while Ham has 8mg.
  • Ham is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Frankfurter, meat and Pork, cured, ham, boneless, extra lean (approximately 5% fat), roasted.

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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.
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Ham
Contains more Calcium +1137.5%
Contains more Copper +22.8%
Contains more Iron +35.8%
Contains more Potassium +88.8%
Contains more Zinc +140%
Contains more Manganese +20%
Contains more Selenium +56%
Equal in Magnesium - 14
Equal in Phosphorus - 196
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 41% 11% 89% 14% 143% 33% 33% 6% 69%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 56% 10% 85% 26% 157% 79% 27% 8% 107%
Contains more Calcium +1137.5%
Contains more Copper +22.8%
Contains more Iron +35.8%
Contains more Potassium +88.8%
Contains more Zinc +140%
Contains more Manganese +20%
Contains more Selenium +56%
Equal in Magnesium - 14
Equal in Phosphorus - 196

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.
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Ham
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +141.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1270.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +66.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +51%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +141%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 14% 28% 50% 19% 39% 5% 197% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 24% 0% 189% 47% 76% 25% 93% 3% 82% 0%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +141.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1270.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +66.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +51%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +141%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Ham
Contains more Fats +365.8%
Contains more Carbs +178%
Contains more Protein +104%
Contains more Water +20.2%
Contains more Other +24.9%
10% 26% 4% 56% 4%
Protein: 10.26 g
Fats: 25.76 g
Carbs: 4.17 g
Water: 56.31 g
Other: 3.5 g
21% 6% 68% 4%
Protein: 20.93 g
Fats: 5.53 g
Carbs: 1.5 g
Water: 67.67 g
Other: 4.37 g
Contains more Fats +365.8%
Contains more Carbs +178%
Contains more Protein +104%
Contains more Water +20.2%
Contains more Other +24.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Ham
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +334.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +715.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.4%
33% 49% 19%
Saturated Fat: 7.666 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.386 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.404 g
36% 53% 11%
Saturated Fat: 1.81 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.62 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.54 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +334.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +715.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hot dog Ham Opinion
Net carbs 4.17g 1.5g Hot dog
Protein 10.26g 20.93g Ham
Fats 25.76g 5.53g Hot dog
Carbs 4.17g 1.5g Hot dog
Calories 290kcal 145kcal Hot dog
Calcium 99mg 8mg Hot dog
Iron 1.09mg 1.48mg Ham
Magnesium 15mg 14mg Hot dog
Phosphorus 206mg 196mg Hot dog
Potassium 152mg 287mg Ham
Sodium 1090mg 1203mg Hot dog
Zinc 1.2mg 2.88mg Ham
Copper 0.097mg 0.079mg Hot dog
Manganese 0.045mg 0.054mg Ham
Selenium 12.5µg 19.5µg Ham
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.25mg Ham
Vitamin D 32IU Ham
Vitamin D 0.8µg Ham
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.754mg Ham
Vitamin B2 0.121mg 0.202mg Ham
Vitamin B3 2.665mg 4.023mg Ham
Vitamin B5 0.31mg 0.403mg Ham
Vitamin B6 0.166mg 0.4mg Ham
Folate 6µg 3µg Hot dog
Vitamin B12 1.57µg 0.65µg Hot dog
Tryptophan 0.111mg 0.251mg Ham
Threonine 0.474mg 0.931mg Ham
Isoleucine 0.53mg 0.918mg Ham
Leucine 0.907mg 1.661mg Ham
Lysine 0.963mg 1.775mg Ham
Methionine 0.291mg 0.553mg Ham
Phenylalanine 0.445mg 0.904mg Ham
Valine 0.555mg 0.908mg Ham
Histidine 0.331mg 0.75mg Ham
Cholesterol 77mg 53mg Ham
Saturated Fat 7.666g 1.81g Ham
Monounsaturated Fat 11.386g 2.62g Hot dog
Polyunsaturated fat 4.404g 0.54g Hot dog

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Hot dog Ham
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
29%
Hot dog
45%
Ham
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Hot dog
55%
Ham

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hot dog
Hot dog contains less Sodium (difference - 113mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Hot dog
Hot dog is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ham
Ham is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ham
Ham is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.856g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ham
Ham is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ham
Ham is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.

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. Hot dog - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172968/nutrients
  2. Ham - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167871/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.