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Pear vs. Ham — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Pear and Ham?

  • Pear has less Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin B3, and Iron than Ham.
  • Ham's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 62% higher.
  • Pear contains less Sodium.

We used Pears, raw 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.
Pear
Pear
3
:
7
Ham
Ham
Contains more Calcium +12.5%
Contains less Sodium -99.9%
Contains more Iron +722.2%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +1533.3%
Contains more Potassium +147.4%
Contains more Zinc +2780%
Contains more Manganese +12.5%
Contains more Selenium +19400%
Equal in Copper - 0.079
Pear
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 7% 5% 6% 11% 1% 3% 28% 7% 1%
Ham
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 56% 10% 85% 26% 157% 79% 27% 8% 107%
Contains more Calcium +12.5%
Contains less Sodium -99.9%
Contains more Iron +722.2%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +1533.3%
Contains more Potassium +147.4%
Contains more Zinc +2780%
Contains more Manganese +12.5%
Contains more Selenium +19400%
Equal in Copper - 0.079

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.
Pear
Pear
4
:
8
Ham
Ham
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +108.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +6183.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +676.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2398.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +722.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1279.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Pear
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 3% 0% 15% 3% 6% 4% 3% 7% 6% 0% 11%
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 C +∞%
Contains more Folate +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +108.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +6183.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +676.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2398.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +722.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1279.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pear
Pear
2
:
3
Ham
Ham
Contains more Carbs +915.3%
Contains more Water +24.1%
Contains more Protein +5713.9%
Contains more Fats +3850%
Contains more Other +1309.7%
Pear
15% 84%
Protein: 0.36 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 15.23 g
Water: 83.96 g
Other: 0.31 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 Carbs +915.3%
Contains more Water +24.1%
Contains more Protein +5713.9%
Contains more Fats +3850%
Contains more Other +1309.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pear
Pear
1
:
2
Ham
Ham
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3019%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +474.5%
Pear
11% 42% 47%
Saturated Fat: 0.022 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.084 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.094 g
Ham
36% 53% 11%
Saturated Fat: 1.81 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.62 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.54 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3019%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +474.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pear Ham Opinion
Net carbs 12.13g 1.5g Pear
Protein 0.36g 20.93g Ham
Fats 0.14g 5.53g Ham
Carbs 15.23g 1.5g Pear
Calories 57kcal 145kcal Ham
Fructose 6.42g Pear
Sugar 9.75g 0g Ham
Fiber 3.1g 0g Pear
Calcium 9mg 8mg Pear
Iron 0.18mg 1.48mg Ham
Magnesium 7mg 14mg Ham
Phosphorus 12mg 196mg Ham
Potassium 116mg 287mg Ham
Sodium 1mg 1203mg Pear
Zinc 0.1mg 2.88mg Ham
Copper 0.082mg 0.079mg Pear
Manganese 0.048mg 0.054mg Ham
Selenium 0.1µg 19.5µg Ham
Vitamin A 25IU 0IU Pear
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Pear
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.25mg Ham
Vitamin D 0IU 32IU Ham
Vitamin D 0µg 0.8µg Ham
Vitamin C 4.3mg 0mg Pear
Vitamin B1 0.012mg 0.754mg Ham
Vitamin B2 0.026mg 0.202mg Ham
Vitamin B3 0.161mg 4.023mg Ham
Vitamin B5 0.049mg 0.403mg Ham
Vitamin B6 0.029mg 0.4mg Ham
Folate 7µg 3µg Pear
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.65µg Ham
Vitamin K 4.4µg 0µg Pear
Tryptophan 0.002mg 0.251mg Ham
Threonine 0.011mg 0.931mg Ham
Isoleucine 0.011mg 0.918mg Ham
Leucine 0.019mg 1.661mg Ham
Lysine 0.017mg 1.775mg Ham
Methionine 0.002mg 0.553mg Ham
Phenylalanine 0.011mg 0.904mg Ham
Valine 0.017mg 0.908mg Ham
Histidine 0.002mg 0.75mg Ham
Cholesterol 0mg 53mg Pear
Saturated Fat 0.022g 1.81g Pear
Monounsaturated Fat 0.084g 2.62g Ham
Polyunsaturated fat 0.094g 0.54g Ham

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pear 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
5%
Pear
45%
Ham
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Pear
55%
Ham

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pear
Pear contains less Sodium (difference - 1202mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pear
Pear is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pear
Pear is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.788g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pear
Pear is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ham
Ham is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.75g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ham
Ham is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ham
Ham is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ham
Ham is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Pear - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169118/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.