Table salt vs. Ham — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between table salt and ham
- Table salt contains less vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2 than ham.
- Table salt's daily need coverage for sodium is 1633% higher.
- The amount of sodium in ham is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Salt, table 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +200% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +85.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1300% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +3487.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +348.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +163.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +2780% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +19400% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
0.2 g
Other:
99.8 g
Protein:
20.93 g
Fats:
5.53 g
Carbs:
1.5 g
Water:
67.67 g
Other:
4.37 g
| Contains more OtherOther | +2183.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +33735% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 38758mg | 1203mg | 1633% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.754mg | 63% |
| Protein | 0g | 20.93g | 42% |
| Selenium | 0.1µg | 19.5µg | 35% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.4mg | 31% |
| Phosphorus | 0mg | 196mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.65µg | 27% |
| Zinc | 0.1mg | 2.88mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 4.023mg | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 53mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.202mg | 16% |
| Choline | 0mg | 85.1mg | 15% |
| Iron | 0.33mg | 1.48mg | 14% |
| Fats | 0g | 5.53g | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 0g | 1.81g | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.403mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 8mg | 287mg | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0g | 2.62g | 7% |
| Calories | 0kcal | 145kcal | 7% |
| Copper | 0.03mg | 0.079mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0g | 0.54g | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.8µg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 32IU | 4% |
| Magnesium | 1mg | 14mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.1mg | 0.054mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 8mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.25mg | 2% |
| Folate | 0µg | 3µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0g | 1.5g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 1.5g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0mg | 0.251mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0mg | 0.931mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0mg | 0.918mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0mg | 1.661mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0mg | 1.775mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0mg | 0.553mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0mg | 0.904mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0mg | 0.908mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0mg | 0.75mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
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44%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
510%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Table salt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Table salt is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.81g)
Which food is cheaper?
Table salt is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ham contains less Sodium (difference - 37555mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ham is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ham is relatively richer in vitamins
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)