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Sugar substitute vs. Ham — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between sugar substitute and ham

  • Sugar substitute has more calcium; however, ham is higher in vitamin B1, vitamin B6, phosphorus, zinc, iron, vitamin B2, copper, and potassium.
  • Sugar substitute covers your daily need for calcium, 87% more than ham.
  • The glycemic index of sugar substitute is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown 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 4.3% 264% 3.4% 6% 2.3% 1.1% 3.4% 75% 2.9% 0%
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 CalciumCalcium +10887.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -52.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +133.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +635.9%
Contains more IronIron +825%
Contains more CopperCopper +1028.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +7100%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2350%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +145.5%

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% 0% 0% 3.8% 3.5% 0% 4.8% 3.5% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +4926.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1246.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +403.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2566.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 85% 9% 4%
Protein: 2.06 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 84.77 g
Water: 9.14 g
Other: 4.03 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 CarbsCarbs +5551.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +916%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +640.4%
~equal in Other ~4.37g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sugar substitute Ham DV% diff.
Calcium 879mg 8mg 87%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.754mg 62%
Protein 2.06g 20.93g 38%
Selenium 19.5µg 35%
Vitamin B6 0.015mg 0.4mg 30%
Carbs 84.77g 1.5g 28%
Phosphorus 8mg 196mg 27%
Vitamin B12 0.65µg 27%
Sodium 572mg 1203mg 27%
Zinc 0.04mg 2.88mg 26%
Vitamin B3 4.023mg 25%
Cholesterol 53mg 18%
Iron 0.16mg 1.48mg 17%
Choline 85.1mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.202mg 14%
Calories 347kcal 145kcal 10%
Fats 0g 5.53g 9%
Copper 0.007mg 0.079mg 8%
Saturated fat 1.81g 8%
Monounsaturated fat 2.62g 7%
Potassium 39mg 287mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.08mg 0.403mg 6%
Vitamin D 0.8µg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.54g 4%
Vitamin D 32IU 4%
Vitamin E 0.25mg 2%
Fiber 0.6g 0g 2%
Magnesium 6mg 14mg 2%
Starch 3.52g 1%
Folate 3µg 1%
Manganese 0.022mg 0.054mg 1%
Net carbs 84.17g 1.5g N/A
Sugar 4.03g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.251mg 0%
Threonine 0.931mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.918mg 0%
Leucine 1.661mg 0%
Lysine 1.775mg 0%
Methionine 0.553mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.904mg 0%
Valine 0.908mg 0%
Histidine 0.75mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sugar substitute 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
1%
Sugar substitute
44%
Ham
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Sugar substitute
55%
Ham

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute contains less Sodium (difference - 631mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.81g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ham
Ham is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.03g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ham
Ham is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ham
Ham is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ham
Ham is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Sugar substitute - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170675/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.