Milk vs. Ham — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between milk and ham?
- Milk has less vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, zinc, iron, phosphorus, and choline than ham.
- Ham's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 61% higher.
- Milk contains less cholesterol.
- Ham has a lower glycemic index than milk.
We used Milk, lowfat, fluid, 1% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D and Pork, cured, ham, boneless, extra lean (approximately 5% fat), roasted types in this comparison.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +1462.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +27.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +91.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +4833.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +690% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +585.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +106.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1700% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +490.9% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +2400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +3670% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +4225.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +11.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +981.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +38.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +380.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +232.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +32.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +521.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +470.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +482.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -65% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +845.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1442.9% |
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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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.754mg | 61% |
| Sodium | 44mg | 1203mg | 50% |
| Protein | 3.37g | 20.93g | 35% |
| Selenium | 3.3µg | 19.5µg | 29% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.037mg | 0.4mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.093mg | 4.023mg | 25% |
| Zinc | 0.42mg | 2.88mg | 22% |
| Iron | 0.03mg | 1.48mg | 18% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 53mg | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 95mg | 196mg | 14% |
| Choline | 17.7mg | 85.1mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 125mg | 8mg | 12% |
| Copper | 0.01mg | 0.079mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.47µg | 0.65µg | 8% |
| Fats | 0.97g | 5.53g | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 58µg | 0µg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.277g | 2.62g | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 0.633g | 1.81g | 5% |
| Calories | 42kcal | 145kcal | 5% |
| Potassium | 150mg | 287mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.035g | 0.54g | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 1.2µg | 0.8µg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.003mg | 0.054mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0.25mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 48IU | 32IU | 2% |
| Folate | 5µg | 3µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.185mg | 0.202mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.361mg | 0.403mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 11mg | 14mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 4.99g | 1.5g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 4.99g | 1.5g | N/A |
| Sugar | 5.2g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.043mg | 0.251mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.143mg | 0.931mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.174mg | 0.918mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.319mg | 1.661mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.282mg | 1.775mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.088mg | 0.553mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.174mg | 0.904mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.22mg | 0.908mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.101mg | 0.75mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.027g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
15%
44%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Milk contains less Sodium (difference - 1159mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Milk is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.177g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ham is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.2g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ham is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is cheaper?
Ham is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ham is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ham is relatively richer in vitamins