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Toffee vs. Ham — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Toffee and Ham?

  • Toffee is higher in Vitamin A RAE, yet Ham is higher in Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B12.
  • Toffee's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 94% more.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Ham is lower.

We used Candies, toffee, prepared-from-recipe and Pork, cured, ham, boneless, extra lean (approximately 5% fat), roasted types in this article.

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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.
Toffee
Toffee
2
:
8
Ham
Ham
Contains more Calcium +325%
Contains less Sodium -88.8%
Contains more Iron +4833.3%
Contains more Magnesium +250%
Contains more Phosphorus +512.5%
Contains more Potassium +462.7%
Contains more Zinc +2300%
Contains more Copper +2533.3%
Contains more Manganese +2600%
Contains more Selenium +2337.5%
Toffee
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 2% 3% 14% 5% 18% 4% 1% 1% 5%
Ham
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 56% 10% 85% 26% 157% 79% 27% 8% 107%
Contains more Calcium +325%
Contains less Sodium -88.8%
Contains more Iron +4833.3%
Contains more Magnesium +250%
Contains more Phosphorus +512.5%
Contains more Potassium +462.7%
Contains more Zinc +2300%
Contains more Copper +2533.3%
Contains more Manganese +2600%
Contains more Selenium +2337.5%

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.
Toffee
Toffee
4
:
8
Ham
Ham
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +276%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +9325%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +197.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13772.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +200.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +4344.4%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +490.9%
Toffee
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 70% 19% 0% 1% 2% 16% 1% 9% 3% 2% 14% 7%
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 +276%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +9325%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +197.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13772.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +200.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +4344.4%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +490.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Toffee
Toffee
2
:
3
Ham
Ham
Contains more Fats +492.2%
Contains more Carbs +4214.7%
Contains more Protein +1856.1%
Contains more Water +12203.6%
Contains more Other +380.2%
Toffee
33% 65%
Protein: 1.07 g
Fats: 32.75 g
Carbs: 64.72 g
Water: 0.55 g
Other: 0.91 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 Fats +492.2%
Contains more Carbs +4214.7%
Contains more Protein +1856.1%
Contains more Water +12203.6%
Contains more Other +380.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Toffee
Toffee
2
:
1
Ham
Ham
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +242.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +126.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.2%
Toffee
67% 29% 4%
Saturated Fat: 20.565 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.964 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.222 g
Ham
36% 53% 11%
Saturated Fat: 1.81 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.62 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.54 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +242.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +126.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Toffee Ham Opinion
Net carbs 64.72g 1.5g Toffee
Protein 1.07g 20.93g Ham
Fats 32.75g 5.53g Toffee
Carbs 64.72g 1.5g Toffee
Calories 560kcal 145kcal Toffee
Sugar 63.47g 0g Ham
Calcium 34mg 8mg Toffee
Iron 0.03mg 1.48mg Ham
Magnesium 4mg 14mg Ham
Phosphorus 32mg 196mg Ham
Potassium 51mg 287mg Ham
Sodium 135mg 1203mg Toffee
Zinc 0.12mg 2.88mg Ham
Copper 0.003mg 0.079mg Ham
Manganese 0.002mg 0.054mg Ham
Selenium 0.8µg 19.5µg Ham
Vitamin A 1152IU 0IU Toffee
Vitamin A RAE 319µg 0µg Toffee
Vitamin E 0.94mg 0.25mg Toffee
Vitamin D 32IU Ham
Vitamin D 0.8µg Ham
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Toffee
Vitamin B1 0.008mg 0.754mg Ham
Vitamin B2 0.068mg 0.202mg Ham
Vitamin B3 0.029mg 4.023mg Ham
Vitamin B5 0.134mg 0.403mg Ham
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.4mg Ham
Folate 2µg 3µg Ham
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 0.65µg Ham
Vitamin K 2.8µg 0µg Toffee
Tryptophan 0.251mg Ham
Threonine 0.931mg Ham
Isoleucine 0.918mg Ham
Leucine 1.661mg Ham
Lysine 1.775mg Ham
Methionine 0.553mg Ham
Phenylalanine 0.904mg Ham
Valine 0.908mg Ham
Histidine 0.75mg Ham
Cholesterol 104mg 53mg Ham
Trans Fat 0.674g Ham
Saturated Fat 20.565g 1.81g Ham
Monounsaturated Fat 8.964g 2.62g Toffee
Polyunsaturated fat 1.222g 0.54g Toffee
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.445g Toffee
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g Toffee

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Toffee Ham
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
12%
Toffee
45%
Ham
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Toffee
55%
Ham

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Toffee
Toffee contains less Sodium (difference - 1068mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ham
Ham is lower in Sugar (difference - 63.47g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ham
Ham is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ham
Ham is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.755g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ham
Ham is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
Ham
Ham is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
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. Toffee - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169671/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.