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Ice cream sandwich vs. Ham — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between ice cream sandwich and ham

  • Ice cream sandwich has more copper; however, ham has more vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, zinc, phosphorus, vitamin B3, and iron.
  • Ham's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 54% more.
  • Ice cream sandwich has 3 times more copper than ham. Ice cream sandwich has 0.254mg of copper, while ham has 0.079mg.
  • Ice cream sandwich is lower in sodium.
  • Ice cream sandwich has a higher glycemic index than ham.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Ice cream sandwich 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 26% 10% 9.8% 85% 16% 31% 17% 50% 17%
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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +107.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +975%
Contains more CopperCopper +221.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +605.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +149.6%
Contains more IronIron +469.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +380%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +172.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +529%

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.
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% 29% 8% 0% 28% 34% 29% 13% 6.5% 6.3% 3.3% 26% 4.4%
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%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +60%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1033.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +579.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +38.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +156.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +92.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1328.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1200%
Contains more CholineCholine +963.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 9% 37% 49%
Protein: 4.29 g
Fats: 8.57 g
Carbs: 37.14 g
Water: 48.9 g
Other: 1.1 g
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
Contains more FatsFats +55%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2376%
Contains more ProteinProtein +387.9%
Contains more WaterWater +38.4%
Contains more OtherOther +297.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
32% 37% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.317 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.661 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.272 g
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
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +320.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -21.9%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~2.62g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Ice cream sandwich Ham
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Ice cream sandwich Ham DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.111mg 0.754mg 54%
Sodium 129mg 1203mg 47%
Protein 4.29g 20.93g 33%
Selenium 3.1µg 19.5µg 30%
Vitamin B6 0.028mg 0.4mg 29%
Vitamin B12 0.05µg 0.65µg 25%
Zinc 0.6mg 2.88mg 21%
Copper 0.254mg 0.079mg 19%
Phosphorus 72mg 196mg 18%
Iron 0.26mg 1.48mg 15%
Vitamin B3 1.566mg 4.023mg 15%
Manganese 0.381mg 0.054mg 14%
Choline 8mg 85.1mg 14%
Carbs 37.14g 1.5g 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.272g 0.54g 12%
Cholesterol 21mg 53mg 11%
Vitamin A 86µg 0µg 10%
Folate 34µg 3µg 8%
Calcium 86mg 8mg 8%
Potassium 115mg 287mg 5%
Fats 8.57g 5.53g 5%
Calories 237kcal 145kcal 5%
Vitamin B5 0.209mg 0.403mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.146mg 0.202mg 4%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.8µg 4%
Magnesium 29mg 14mg 4%
Vitamin D 0IU 32IU 4%
Saturated fat 2.317g 1.81g 2%
Caffeine 4mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.4mg 0.25mg 1%
Net carbs 37.14g 1.5g N/A
Sugar 18.57g 0g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 2.661g 2.62g 0%
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%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Ice cream sandwich Ham
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
14%
Ice cream sandwich
44%
Ham
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Ice cream sandwich
55%
Ham

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 1074mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ham
Ham is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.57g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ham
Ham is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.507g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ham
Ham is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
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. Ice cream sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172226/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.