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Nachos vs. Ham — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Nachos and Ham

  • Nachos have more Vitamin E , and Vitamin K, however, Ham have more Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Zinc, and Vitamin B6.
  • Ham's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 53% more.
  • Nachos are lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fast foods, nachos, with cheese 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.
Nachos
Nachos
6
:
4
Ham
Ham
Contains more Calcium +687.5%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Potassium +26.1%
Contains less Sodium -74%
Contains more Manganese +246.3%
Contains more Iron +97.3%
Contains more Zinc +234.9%
Contains more Copper +23.4%
Contains more Selenium +126.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 196
Nachos
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 29% 30% 85% 32% 41% 24% 22% 25% 47%
Ham
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 56% 10% 85% 26% 157% 79% 27% 8% 107%
Contains more Calcium +687.5%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Potassium +26.1%
Contains less Sodium -74%
Contains more Manganese +246.3%
Contains more Iron +97.3%
Contains more Zinc +234.9%
Contains more Copper +23.4%
Contains more Selenium +126.7%
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.
Nachos
Nachos
5
:
7
Ham
Ham
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1532%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +513%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +51.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +538.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +86%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +828.6%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.403
Nachos
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 82% 0% 4% 31% 31% 12% 23% 50% 8% 9% 49%
Ham
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 Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1532%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +513%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +51.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +538.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +86%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +828.6%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.403

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nachos
Nachos
2
:
3
Ham
Ham
Contains more Fats +288.8%
Contains more Carbs +2227.3%
Contains more Protein +384.5%
Contains more Water +80.9%
Contains more Other +133.7%
Nachos
4% 22% 35% 37% 2%
Protein: 4.32 g
Fats: 21.5 g
Carbs: 34.91 g
Water: 37.4 g
Other: 1.87 g
Ham
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 +288.8%
Contains more Carbs +2227.3%
Contains more Protein +384.5%
Contains more Water +80.9%
Contains more Other +133.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nachos
Nachos
2
:
1
Ham
Ham
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +435.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +833.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -16.7%
Nachos
10% 66% 24%
Saturated Fat: 2.173 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.04 g
Ham
36% 53% 11%
Saturated Fat: 1.81 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.62 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.54 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +435.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +833.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -16.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nachos Ham Opinion
Net carbs 31.71g 1.5g Nachos
Protein 4.32g 20.93g Ham
Fats 21.5g 5.53g Nachos
Carbs 34.91g 1.5g Nachos
Calories 343kcal 145kcal Nachos
Starch 28.33g Nachos
Sugar 2.17g 0g Ham
Fiber 3.2g 0g Nachos
Calcium 63mg 8mg Nachos
Iron 0.75mg 1.48mg Ham
Magnesium 42mg 14mg Nachos
Phosphorus 198mg 196mg Nachos
Potassium 362mg 287mg Nachos
Sodium 313mg 1203mg Nachos
Zinc 0.86mg 2.88mg Ham
Copper 0.064mg 0.079mg Ham
Manganese 0.187mg 0.054mg Nachos
Selenium 8.6µg 19.5µg Ham
Vitamin A 21IU 0IU Nachos
Vitamin A RAE 5µg 0µg Nachos
Vitamin E 4.08mg 0.25mg Nachos
Vitamin D 0IU 32IU Ham
Vitamin D 0µg 0.8µg Ham
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0mg Nachos
Vitamin B1 0.123mg 0.754mg Ham
Vitamin B2 0.133mg 0.202mg Ham
Vitamin B3 0.63mg 4.023mg Ham
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.403mg Ham
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.4mg Ham
Folate 10µg 3µg Nachos
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0.65µg Ham
Vitamin K 19.3µg 0µg Nachos
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.251mg Ham
Threonine 0.156mg 0.931mg Ham
Isoleucine 0.187mg 0.918mg Ham
Leucine 0.521mg 1.661mg Ham
Lysine 0.156mg 1.775mg Ham
Methionine 0.094mg 0.553mg Ham
Phenylalanine 0.229mg 0.904mg Ham
Valine 0.25mg 0.908mg Ham
Histidine 0.135mg 0.75mg Ham
Cholesterol 3mg 53mg Nachos
Trans Fat 0.058g Ham
Saturated Fat 2.173g 1.81g Ham
Monounsaturated Fat 14.02g 2.62g Nachos
Polyunsaturated fat 5.04g 0.54g Nachos
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g Nachos
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.343g Nachos
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.032g Nachos
Omega-3 - ALA 0.617g Nachos

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Nachos 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
25%
Nachos
45%
Ham
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Nachos
55%
Ham

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Nachos
Nachos contains less Sodium (difference - 890mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 50mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Nachos
Nachos is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ham
Ham is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.17g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ham
Ham is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.363g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ham
Ham is lower in glycemic index (difference - 75)
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. Nachos - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170291/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.