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Steak vs. Ham — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Steak and Ham

  • Steak has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B2, while Ham has more Vitamin B1.
  • Steak's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 65% higher.
  • Ham contains 5 times less Saturated Fat than Steak. Steak contains 8.443g of Saturated Fat, while Ham contains 1.81g.

The food types used in this comparison are Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled 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.
Steak
7
:
3
Ham
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Iron +62.2%
Contains more Magnesium +64.3%
Contains less Sodium -95.2%
Contains more Zinc +120.1%
Contains more Selenium +63.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.2%
Equal in Potassium - 287
Equal in Copper - 0.079
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 90% 17% 70% 25% 8% 173% 29% 0% 174%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 56% 10% 85% 26% 157% 79% 27% 8% 107%
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Iron +62.2%
Contains more Magnesium +64.3%
Contains less Sodium -95.2%
Contains more Zinc +120.1%
Contains more Selenium +63.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.2%
Equal in Potassium - 287
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.
Steak
7
:
4
Ham
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +49%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +28%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +238.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +918.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 3% 0% 19% 70% 97% 0% 116% 5% 275% 4%
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 B2 +49%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +28%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +238.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +918.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Steak
2
:
3
Ham
Contains more Protein +18.7%
Contains more Fats +243.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +21.7%
Contains more Other +709.3%
25% 19% 56%
Protein: 24.85 g
Fats: 19.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.59 g
Other: 0.54 g
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 Protein +18.7%
Contains more Fats +243.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +21.7%
Contains more Other +709.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Steak
2
:
1
Ham
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +250%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +65.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.6%
46% 50% 5%
Saturated Fat: 8.443 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.896 g
36% 53% 11%
Saturated Fat: 1.81 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.62 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.54 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +250%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +65.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Steak Ham Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.5g Ham
Protein 24.85g 20.93g Steak
Fats 19.02g 5.53g Steak
Carbs 0g 1.5g Ham
Calories 271kcal 145kcal Steak
Calcium 12mg 8mg Steak
Iron 2.4mg 1.48mg Steak
Magnesium 23mg 14mg Steak
Phosphorus 163mg 196mg Ham
Potassium 279mg 287mg Ham
Sodium 58mg 1203mg Steak
Zinc 6.34mg 2.88mg Steak
Copper 0.085mg 0.079mg Steak
Manganese 0.054mg Ham
Selenium 31.8µg 19.5µg Steak
Vitamin A 25IU 0IU Steak
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 0µg Steak
Vitamin E 0.25mg Ham
Vitamin D 6IU 32IU Ham
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.8µg Ham
Vitamin B1 0.074mg 0.754mg Ham
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 0.202mg Steak
Vitamin B3 5.149mg 4.023mg Steak
Vitamin B5 0.403mg Ham
Vitamin B6 0.5mg 0.4mg Steak
Folate 6µg 3µg Steak
Vitamin B12 2.2µg 0.65µg Steak
Vitamin K 1.6µg 0µg Steak
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.251mg Steak
Threonine 1.171mg 0.931mg Steak
Isoleucine 1.157mg 0.918mg Steak
Leucine 2.142mg 1.661mg Steak
Lysine 2.38mg 1.775mg Steak
Methionine 0.672mg 0.553mg Steak
Phenylalanine 0.997mg 0.904mg Steak
Valine 1.242mg 0.908mg Steak
Histidine 0.931mg 0.75mg Steak
Cholesterol 78mg 53mg Ham
Saturated Fat 8.443g 1.81g Ham
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Steak
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Steak
Omega-3 - DPA 0.013g 0g Steak
Monounsaturated Fat 9.171g 2.62g Steak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.896g 0.54g Steak

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Steak Ham
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
49%
Steak
45%
Ham
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Steak
55%
Ham

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Steak
Steak contains less Sodium (difference - 1145mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ham
Ham is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ham
Ham is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.633g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ham
Ham is cheaper (difference - $1.9)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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. Steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172164/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.