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Sweet roll vs. Ham — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between sweet roll and ham

  • Sweet roll has more folate, vitamin E, and manganese; however, ham is richer in vitamin B1, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, zinc, phosphorus, and vitamin B3.
  • Ham covers your daily sodium needs 39% more than sweet roll.
  • Ham has 24 times less folate than sweet roll. Sweet roll has 72µg of folate, while ham has 3µg.
  • Sweet roll contains less sodium.
  • Sweet roll has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of sweet roll is 40, while the glycemic index of ham is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Sweet rolls, cinnamon, commercially prepared with raisins 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 12% 22% 9.8% 60% 29% 16% 33% 40% 39% 93%
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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 +21.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +800%
Contains more CopperCopper +11.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -74.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +455.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +158.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +388.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +157.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +14.7%
~equal in Iron ~1.48mg

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 6.7% 21% 40% 0% 81% 61% 45% 24% 25% 18% 11% 54% 23%
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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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +696%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +31.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +2300%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +132.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +68.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +273.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +364.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +106.1%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.403mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 16% 51% 25% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 16.4 g
Carbs: 50.9 g
Water: 24.8 g
Other: 1.7 g
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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 +196.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +3293.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +237.6%
Contains more WaterWater +172.9%
Contains more OtherOther +157.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 31% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.079 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.797 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.473 g
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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 +83.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1283.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -41.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sweet roll Ham DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 7.473g 0.54g 46%
Sodium 304mg 1203mg 39%
Vitamin B1 0.324mg 0.754mg 36%
Protein 6.2g 20.93g 29%
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 0.4mg 23%
Zinc 0.59mg 2.88mg 21%
Vitamin B12 0.14µg 0.65µg 21%
Fats 16.4g 5.53g 17%
Folate 72µg 3µg 17%
Phosphorus 76mg 196mg 17%
Carbs 50.9g 1.5g 16%
Vitamin E 1.99mg 0.25mg 12%
Calories 372kcal 145kcal 11%
Manganese 0.3mg 0.054mg 11%
Fiber 2.4g 0g 10%
Vitamin B3 2.384mg 4.023mg 10%
Choline 41.3mg 85.1mg 8%
Vitamin A 62µg 0µg 7%
Calcium 72mg 8mg 6%
Saturated fat 3.079g 1.81g 6%
Vitamin B2 0.265mg 0.202mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 4.797g 2.62g 5%
Selenium 17µg 19.5µg 5%
Potassium 111mg 287mg 5%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.8µg 4%
Cholesterol 66mg 53mg 4%
Vitamin D 0IU 32IU 4%
Vitamin K 4.4µg 0µg 4%
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg 2%
Iron 1.6mg 1.48mg 2%
Magnesium 17mg 14mg 1%
Copper 0.088mg 0.079mg 1%
Net carbs 48.5g 1.5g N/A
Sugar 31.73g 0g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.406mg 0.403mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.074mg 0.251mg 0%
Threonine 0.211mg 0.931mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.259mg 0.918mg 0%
Leucine 0.458mg 1.661mg 0%
Lysine 0.243mg 1.775mg 0%
Methionine 0.117mg 0.553mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.3mg 0.904mg 0%
Valine 0.291mg 0.908mg 0%
Histidine 0.145mg 0.75mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sweet roll Ham
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
31%
Sweet roll
44%
Ham
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Sweet roll
55%
Ham

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet roll
Sweet roll contains less Sodium (difference - 899mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Sweet roll
Sweet roll is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ham
Ham is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ham
Ham is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.73g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ham
Ham is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.269g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ham
Ham is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
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. Sweet roll - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175034/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.