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Pumpkin vs. Ham — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Pumpkin and Ham?

  • Pumpkin is richer in Vitamin A RAE, yet Ham is richer in Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B3.
  • Ham's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 59% higher.
  • Pumpkin contains less Sodium.

We used Pumpkin, 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.
Pumpkin
Pumpkin
5
:
5
Ham
Ham
Contains more Calcium +162.5%
Contains more Potassium +18.5%
Contains less Sodium -99.9%
Contains more Copper +60.8%
Contains more Manganese +131.5%
Contains more Iron +85%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +345.5%
Contains more Zinc +800%
Contains more Selenium +6400%
Pumpkin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 30% 9% 19% 30% 1% 9% 43% 17% 2%
Ham
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 56% 10% 85% 26% 157% 79% 27% 8% 107%
Contains more Calcium +162.5%
Contains more Potassium +18.5%
Contains less Sodium -99.9%
Contains more Copper +60.8%
Contains more Manganese +131.5%
Contains more Iron +85%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +345.5%
Contains more Zinc +800%
Contains more Selenium +6400%

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.
Pumpkin
Pumpkin
5
:
7
Ham
Ham
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +324%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1408%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +83.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +570.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +35.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +555.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Pumpkin
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 511% 22% 0% 30% 13% 26% 12% 18% 15% 12% 0% 3%
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 +324%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1408%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +83.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +570.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +35.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +555.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pumpkin
Pumpkin
2
:
3
Ham
Ham
Contains more Carbs +333.3%
Contains more Water +35.4%
Contains more Protein +1993%
Contains more Fats +5430%
Contains more Other +446.3%
Pumpkin
7% 92%
Protein: 1 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.5 g
Water: 91.6 g
Other: 0.8 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 +333.3%
Contains more Water +35.4%
Contains more Protein +1993%
Contains more Fats +5430%
Contains more Other +446.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pumpkin
Pumpkin
1
:
2
Ham
Ham
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +20053.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10700%
Pumpkin
74% 19% 7%
Saturated Fat: 0.052 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.005 g
Ham
36% 53% 11%
Saturated Fat: 1.81 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.62 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.54 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +20053.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10700%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin Ham Opinion
Net carbs 6g 1.5g Pumpkin
Protein 1g 20.93g Ham
Fats 0.1g 5.53g Ham
Carbs 6.5g 1.5g Pumpkin
Calories 26kcal 145kcal Ham
Sugar 2.76g 0g Ham
Fiber 0.5g 0g Pumpkin
Calcium 21mg 8mg Pumpkin
Iron 0.8mg 1.48mg Ham
Magnesium 12mg 14mg Ham
Phosphorus 44mg 196mg Ham
Potassium 340mg 287mg Pumpkin
Sodium 1mg 1203mg Pumpkin
Zinc 0.32mg 2.88mg Ham
Copper 0.127mg 0.079mg Pumpkin
Manganese 0.125mg 0.054mg Pumpkin
Selenium 0.3µg 19.5µg Ham
Vitamin A 8513IU 0IU Pumpkin
Vitamin A RAE 426µg 0µg Pumpkin
Vitamin E 1.06mg 0.25mg Pumpkin
Vitamin D 0IU 32IU Ham
Vitamin D 0µg 0.8µg Ham
Vitamin C 9mg 0mg Pumpkin
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.754mg Ham
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.202mg Ham
Vitamin B3 0.6mg 4.023mg Ham
Vitamin B5 0.298mg 0.403mg Ham
Vitamin B6 0.061mg 0.4mg Ham
Folate 16µg 3µg Pumpkin
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.65µg Ham
Vitamin K 1.1µg 0µg Pumpkin
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.251mg Ham
Threonine 0.029mg 0.931mg Ham
Isoleucine 0.031mg 0.918mg Ham
Leucine 0.046mg 1.661mg Ham
Lysine 0.054mg 1.775mg Ham
Methionine 0.011mg 0.553mg Ham
Phenylalanine 0.032mg 0.904mg Ham
Valine 0.035mg 0.908mg Ham
Histidine 0.016mg 0.75mg Ham
Cholesterol 0mg 53mg Pumpkin
Saturated Fat 0.052g 1.81g Pumpkin
Monounsaturated Fat 0.013g 2.62g Ham
Polyunsaturated fat 0.005g 0.54g Ham

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin Ham
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
55%
Pumpkin
45%
Ham
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Pumpkin
55%
Ham

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin contains less Sodium (difference - 1202mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.758g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ham
Ham is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.76g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ham
Ham is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
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. Pumpkin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168448/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.