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Mustard vs. Ham — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between mustard and ham

  • Mustard has more selenium, fiber, and manganese; however, ham is richer in vitamin B1, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, zinc, and phosphorus.
  • Ham covers your daily vitamin B1 needs 48% more than mustard.
  • Mustard has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of mustard is 32, while the glycemic index of ham is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Mustard, prepared, yellow 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 34% 19% 13% 60% 25% 17% 46% 144% 55% 183%
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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 +242.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +687.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +681.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +71.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +88.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +350%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +81.5%
~equal in Iron ~1.48mg
~equal in Copper ~0.079mg
~equal in Sodium ~1203mg

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 1% 1.7% 7.2% 0% 44% 16% 11% 15% 16% 0% 3.5% 5.3% 12%
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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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +44%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +326%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +188.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +612%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +58.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +471.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +279.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 3% 6% 84% 3%
Protein: 3.74 g
Fats: 3.34 g
Carbs: 5.83 g
Water: 83.72 g
Other: 3.37 g
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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 +288.7%
Contains more WaterWater +23.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +459.6%
Contains more FatsFats +65.6%
Contains more OtherOther +29.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 69% 24%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.214 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.182 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.774 g
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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 -88.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +43.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +20.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mustard 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 minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mustard Ham DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 0.754mg 48%
Protein 3.74g 20.93g 34%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.65µg 27%
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.4mg 25%
Selenium 33.5µg 19.5µg 25%
Vitamin B3 0.565mg 4.023mg 22%
Zinc 0.64mg 2.88mg 20%
Cholesterol 0mg 53mg 18%
Fiber 4g 0g 16%
Manganese 0.422mg 0.054mg 16%
Phosphorus 108mg 196mg 13%
Choline 22.4mg 85.1mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.202mg 10%
Magnesium 48mg 14mg 8%
Saturated fat 0.214g 1.81g 7%
Calcium 63mg 8mg 6%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.8µg 4%
Calories 60kcal 145kcal 4%
Sodium 1104mg 1203mg 4%
Potassium 152mg 287mg 4%
Vitamin D 0IU 32IU 4%
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 0.403mg 3%
Fats 3.34g 5.53g 3%
Iron 1.61mg 1.48mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.774g 0.54g 2%
Copper 0.074mg 0.079mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.36mg 0.25mg 1%
Carbs 5.83g 1.5g 1%
Vitamin K 1.4µg 0µg 1%
Folate 7µg 3µg 1%
Vitamin A 5µg 0µg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 2.182g 2.62g 1%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 1.83g 1.5g N/A
Sugar 0.92g 0g N/A
Starch 0.64g 0%
Trans fat 0.009g N/A
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.251mg 0%
Threonine 0.167mg 0.931mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.146mg 0.918mg 0%
Leucine 0.292mg 1.661mg 0%
Lysine 0.264mg 1.775mg 0%
Methionine 0.076mg 0.553mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.161mg 0.904mg 0%
Valine 0.189mg 0.908mg 0%
Histidine 0.119mg 0.75mg 0%
Fructose 0.23g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.373g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.018g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.358g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mustard 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
10%
Mustard
44%
Ham
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Mustard
55%
Ham

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mustard
Mustard contains less Sodium (difference - 99mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.596g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ham
Ham is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.92g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ham
Ham is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Ham
Ham is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Mustard - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172234/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.