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Turkey ham vs. Frankfurter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between turkey ham and frankfurter

  • Turkey ham has more selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, and vitamin B3; however, frankfurter is richer in vitamin B12 and vitamin B6.
  • Turkey ham's daily need coverage for selenium is 51% more.
  • Turkey ham contains 13 times more vitamin B1 than frankfurter. Turkey ham contains 0.23mg of vitamin B1, while frankfurter contains 0.018mg.
  • Turkey ham contains less saturated fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are USDA Commodity, turkey ham, dark meat, smoked, frozen and Frankfurter, beef, unheated.

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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 11% 2.1% 22% 38% 0% 57% 124% 119% 0% 208%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 6.4% 3.6% 28% 45% 18% 55% 65% 129% 2.7% 56%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +77.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +90.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +270.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +71.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +24.9%
Contains more IronIron +20%
~equal in Zinc ~2.03mg
~equal in Sodium ~992mg

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% 5.3% 0% 0% 58% 62% 77% 0% 14% 100% 0% 0% 0%
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% 4% 14% 4.5% 9.9% 38% 0% 43% 173% 4.5% 7.5% 27%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1177.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +527.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +103.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +208.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +72.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 4% 3% 74% 3%
Protein: 16.3 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 3.1 g
Water: 73.5 g
Other: 3.1 g
11% 28% 3% 54% 3%
Protein: 11.16 g
Fats: 28.3 g
Carbs: 3.36 g
Water: 53.94 g
Other: 3.24 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +46.1%
Contains more WaterWater +36.3%
Contains more FatsFats +607.5%
~equal in Carbs ~3.36g
~equal in Other ~3.24g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
35% 39% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.2 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.337 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.873 g
46% 51% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.979 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 12.048 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.765 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -89.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +14.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +801.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
42% 58%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.5 g
Glucose: 0.7 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
86% 14%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.12 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.18 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +60%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Fructose ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey ham Frankfurter DV% diff.
Selenium 38.2µg 10.3µg 51%
Saturated fat 1.2g 10.979g 44%
Fats 4g 28.3g 37%
Monounsaturated fat 1.337g 12.048g 27%
Vitamin B12 0.8µg 1.38µg 24%
Phosphorus 289mg 152mg 20%
Vitamin B1 0.23mg 0.018mg 18%
Vitamin B2 0.27mg 0.043mg 17%
Vitamin B3 4.12mg 2.028mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.185mg 10%
Protein 16.3g 11.16g 10%
Calories 118kcal 316kcal 10%
Choline 48.6mg 9%
Copper 0.055mg 6%
Vitamin D 0.9µg 5%
Vitamin D 36IU 5%
Sodium 909mg 992mg 4%
Folate 10µg 3%
Cholesterol 64mg 55mg 3%
Iron 1mg 1.2mg 3%
Magnesium 16mg 9mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2%
Potassium 253mg 316mg 2%
Vitamin A 16µg 0µg 2%
Calcium 7mg 12mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.873g 0.765g 1%
Zinc 2.1mg 2.03mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.2mg 1%
Manganese 0.021mg 1%
Carbs 3.1g 3.36g 0%
Net carbs 3.1g 3.36g N/A
Sugar 1.2g 1.31g N/A
Tryptophan 0.121mg 0%
Threonine 0.519mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.58mg 0%
Leucine 0.994mg 0%
Lysine 1.055mg 0%
Methionine 0.319mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.487mg 0%
Valine 0.608mg 0%
Histidine 0.362mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey ham Frankfurter
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
24%
Turkey ham
25%
Frankfurter
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Turkey ham
41%
Frankfurter

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.11g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham contains less Sodium (difference - 83mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.779g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Frankfurter
Frankfurter is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Frankfurter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173862/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.