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Pork, fresh, loin, top loin (chops), boneless, separable lean and fat, raw vs. Ham — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between pork, fresh, loin, top loin (chops), boneless, separable lean and fat, raw and ham?

  • Pork, fresh, loin, top loin (chops), boneless, separable lean, and fat, raw is richer in vitamin B6, vitamin B3, selenium, and vitamin B5, yet ham is richer in iron, zinc, and vitamin B1.
  • Ham's daily need coverage for sodium is 50% higher.
  • Pork, fresh, loin, top loin (chops), boneless, separable lean,, and fat, raw has 2 times more vitamin B3 than ham. Pork, fresh, loin, top loin (chops), boneless, separable lean,, and fat, raw has 7.988mg of vitamin B3, while ham has 4.023mg.
  • Pork, fresh, loin, top loin (chops), boneless, separable lean, and fat, raw contains less sodium.

We used Pork, fresh, loin, top loin (chops), boneless, separable lean and fat, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 2.1% 33% 19% 19% 42% 97% 6.3% 0.91% 181%
Ham
Ham
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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 +85.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +30%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +15.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +69.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +14.3%
Contains more IronIron +196%
Contains more CopperCopper +41.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +85.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +671.4%

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 0% 0.33% 2.6% 6% 167% 43% 150% 44% 168% 66% 0% 0% 32%
Ham
Ham
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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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +98.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +80.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +81.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +92.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +13%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +22.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +47.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.202mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 7% 70%
Protein: 21.55 g
Fats: 6.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.38 g
Other: 1.13 g
Ham
Ham
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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 FatsFats +25.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +286.7%
~equal in Protein ~20.93g
~equal in Water ~67.67g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 47% 14%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.45 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.985 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.878 g
Ham
Ham
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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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +13.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +62.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -26.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pork, fresh, loin, top loin (chops), boneless, separable lean and fat, raw Ham
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork, fresh, loin, top loin (chops), boneless, separable lean and fat, raw Ham DV% diff.
Sodium 48mg 1203mg 50%
Vitamin B3 7.988mg 4.023mg 25%
Selenium 33.1µg 19.5µg 25%
Vitamin B6 0.726mg 0.4mg 25%
Iron 0.5mg 1.48mg 12%
Zinc 1.55mg 2.88mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.667mg 0.754mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.727mg 0.403mg 6%
Vitamin B12 0.53µg 0.65µg 5%
Choline 57.8mg 85.1mg 5%
Cholesterol 67mg 53mg 5%
Phosphorus 226mg 196mg 4%
Copper 0.056mg 0.079mg 3%
Potassium 373mg 287mg 3%
Saturated fat 2.45g 1.81g 3%
Magnesium 26mg 14mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.878g 0.54g 2%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0.8µg 2%
Manganese 0.007mg 0.054mg 2%
Fats 6.94g 5.53g 2%
Vitamin D 18IU 32IU 2%
Folate 0µg 3µg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 2.985g 2.62g 1%
Calories 155kcal 145kcal 1%
Protein 21.55g 20.93g 1%
Vitamin B2 0.185mg 0.202mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.13mg 0.25mg 1%
Carbs 0g 1.5g 1%
Net carbs 0g 1.5g N/A
Calcium 7mg 8mg 0%
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 0.064g N/A
Tryptophan 0.227mg 0.251mg 0%
Threonine 0.968mg 0.931mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.06mg 0.918mg 0%
Leucine 1.836mg 1.661mg 0%
Lysine 1.999mg 1.775mg 0%
Methionine 0.594mg 0.553mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.906mg 0.904mg 0%
Valine 1.126mg 0.908mg 0%
Histidine 0.931mg 0.75mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.032g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.027g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.743g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pork, fresh, loin, top loin (chops), boneless, separable lean and fat, raw Ham
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
52%
Pork, fresh, loin, top loin (chops), boneless, separable lean and fat, raw
44%
Ham
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Pork, fresh, loin, top loin (chops), boneless, separable lean and fat, raw
55%
Ham

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork, fresh, loin, top loin (chops), boneless, separable lean and fat, raw
Pork, fresh, loin, top loin (chops), boneless, separable lean and fat, raw contains less Sodium (difference - 1155mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork, fresh, loin, top loin (chops), boneless, separable lean and fat, raw
Pork, fresh, loin, top loin (chops), boneless, separable lean and fat, raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork, fresh, loin, top loin (chops), boneless, separable lean and fat, raw
Pork, fresh, loin, top loin (chops), boneless, separable lean and fat, raw is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ham
Ham is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ham
Ham is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.64g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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. Pork, fresh, loin, top loin (chops), boneless, separable lean and fat, raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167839/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.