Pizza vs. Ham — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between pizza and ham
- Pizza has more folate, calcium, manganese, and iron; however, ham is higher in vitamin B1, vitamin B6, zinc, and choline.
- Ham covers your daily need for vitamin B1, 30% more than pizza.
- Pizza has 31 times more folate than ham. While pizza has 93µg of folate, ham has only 3µg.
- Ham has less saturated fat.
- The glycemic index of pizza is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +71.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2250% |
| Contains more IronIron | +67.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +32.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +566.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +66.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +114.9% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +232% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +3000% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +93.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +54.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +418.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +75.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +2122% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +83.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +56.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +80.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +211.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -59.5% |
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Monounsaturated fat
~2.62g
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 price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.39mg | 0.754mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 598mg | 1203mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08mg | 0.4mg | 25% |
| Folate | 93µg | 3µg | 23% |
| Protein | 11.39g | 20.93g | 19% |
| Calcium | 188mg | 8mg | 18% |
| Zinc | 1.34mg | 2.88mg | 14% |
| Manganese | 0.36mg | 0.054mg | 13% |
| Iron | 2.48mg | 1.48mg | 13% |
| Saturated fat | 4.465g | 1.81g | 12% |
| Choline | 16.4mg | 85.1mg | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 53mg | 12% |
| Starch | 26.95g | 11% | |
| Carbs | 33.33g | 1.5g | 11% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.42µg | 0.65µg | 10% |
| Fiber | 2.3g | 0g | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.403mg | 8% | |
| Vitamin A | 69µg | 0µg | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.681g | 0.54g | 8% |
| Vitamin K | 6.7µg | 0µg | 6% |
| Calories | 266kcal | 145kcal | 6% |
| Fats | 9.69g | 5.53g | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.8µg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 32IU | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.83mg | 0.25mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 216mg | 196mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.105mg | 0.079mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 172mg | 287mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 24mg | 14mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1.4mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.195mg | 0.202mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.825mg | 4.023mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 1g | 1% | |
| Selenium | 19.9µg | 19.5µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 31.03g | 1.5g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.58g | 0g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.241g | N/A | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.608g | 2.62g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.251mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.41mg | 0.931mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.564mg | 0.918mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.139mg | 1.661mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.77mg | 1.775mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.264mg | 0.553mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.664mg | 0.904mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.72mg | 0.908mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.355mg | 0.75mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.004g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.175g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.004g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.367g | 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
33%
44%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pizza is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pizza contains less Sodium (difference - 605mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pizza is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pizza is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ham is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.58g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ham is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.655g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ham is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
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.