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Maple sugar vs. Ham — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between maple sugar and ham

  • Maple sugar has more manganese and zinc; however, ham has more vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B12, and vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for maple sugar is 190% higher.
  • Ham has 2 times less zinc than maple sugar. Maple sugar has 6.06mg of zinc, while ham has 2.88mg.
  • Maple sugar is lower in sodium.
  • Maple sugar has a higher glycemic index than ham.

Food types used in this article are Sugars, maple 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 14% 27% 24% 60% 33% 165% 1.3% 1.4% 577% 4.4%
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 +35.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1025%
Contains more CopperCopper +25.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +110.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +8088.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +6433.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2337.5%
~equal in Potassium ~287mg
~equal in Iron ~1.48mg

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% 0% 0% 0% 2.3% 3% 0.75% 2.9% 0.69% 0% 0% 0% 1.1%
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +8277.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1453.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +9957.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +739.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +13233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +3952.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
91% 8%
Protein: 0.1 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 90.9 g
Water: 8 g
Other: 0.8 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 CarbsCarbs +5960%
Contains more ProteinProtein +20830%
Contains more FatsFats +2665%
Contains more WaterWater +745.9%
Contains more OtherOther +446.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 32% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.036 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.1 g
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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3993.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +440%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Maple sugar Ham DV% diff.
Manganese 4.422mg 0.054mg 190%
Vitamin B1 0.009mg 0.754mg 62%
Sodium 11mg 1203mg 52%
Protein 0.1g 20.93g 42%
Selenium 0.8µg 19.5µg 34%
Vitamin B6 0.003mg 0.4mg 31%
Carbs 90.9g 1.5g 30%
Zinc 6.06mg 2.88mg 29%
Phosphorus 3mg 196mg 28%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.65µg 27%
Vitamin B3 0.04mg 4.023mg 25%
Cholesterol 0mg 53mg 18%
Choline 2.1mg 85.1mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.013mg 0.202mg 15%
Calories 354kcal 145kcal 10%
Fats 0.2g 5.53g 8%
Saturated fat 0.036g 1.81g 8%
Calcium 90mg 8mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.048mg 0.403mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 0.064g 2.62g 6%
Vitamin D 0IU 32IU 4%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.8µg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.1g 0.54g 3%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.25mg 2%
Copper 0.099mg 0.079mg 2%
Iron 1.61mg 1.48mg 2%
Folate 0µg 3µg 1%
Magnesium 19mg 14mg 1%
Net carbs 90.9g 1.5g N/A
Potassium 274mg 287mg 0%
Sugar 84.87g 0g N/A
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%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Maple sugar 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
1%
Maple sugar
44%
Ham
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
91%
Maple sugar
55%
Ham

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 1192mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.774g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ham
Ham is lower in Sugar (difference - 84.87g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ham
Ham is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food is cheaper?
Ham
Ham is cheaper (difference - $3.5)
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. Maple sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169658/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.