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Turkey ham vs. Veal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between turkey ham and veal

  • Turkey ham has more selenium, vitamin B1, and phosphorus, while veal has more vitamin B6, vitamin B3, vitamin B1,2 and zinc.
  • Turkey ham covers your daily need for selenium, 45% more than veal.
  • Turkey ham contains 11 times more sodium than veal. While turkey ham contains 909mg of sodium, veal contains only 83mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison USDA Commodity, turkey ham, dark meat, smoked, frozen and Veal, ground, cooked, broiled.

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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%
Veal
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 5.1% 30% 37% 34% 106% 93% 11% 4.6% 75%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +33.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +178.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +142.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +33.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +84.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.9%
~equal in Iron ~0.99mg

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%
Veal
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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% 3% 0% 18% 62% 151% 70% 90% 159% 3% 8.3% 52%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +228.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +94.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +550%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +58.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.27mg

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
Veal
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24% 8% 67%
Protein: 24.38 g
Fats: 7.56 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.76 g
Other: 1.3 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +138.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +49.6%
Contains more FatsFats +89%
~equal in Water ~66.76g

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
Veal
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47% 44% 9%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.04 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.55 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -60.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +58.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +112.4%

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 Veal
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey ham Veal DV% diff.
Selenium 38.2µg 13.7µg 45%
Sodium 909mg 83mg 36%
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.39mg 25%
Vitamin B3 4.12mg 8.03mg 24%
Vitamin B5 1.16mg 23%
Vitamin B12 0.8µg 1.27µg 20%
Choline 95mg 17%
Protein 16.3g 24.38g 16%
Zinc 2.1mg 3.87mg 16%
Vitamin B1 0.23mg 0.07mg 13%
Cholesterol 64mg 103mg 13%
Copper 0.103mg 11%
Phosphorus 289mg 217mg 10%
Saturated fat 1.2g 3.04g 8%
Fats 4g 7.56g 5%
Monounsaturated fat 1.337g 2.84g 4%
Folate 11µg 3%
Calories 118kcal 172kcal 3%
Manganese 0.035mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.873g 0.55g 2%
Potassium 253mg 337mg 2%
Magnesium 16mg 24mg 2%
Vitamin A 16µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.15mg 1%
Calcium 7mg 17mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.2µg 1%
Carbs 3.1g 0g 1%
Net carbs 3.1g 0g N/A
Iron 1mg 0.99mg 0%
Sugar 1.2g 0g N/A
Vitamin B2 0.27mg 0.27mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.247mg 0%
Threonine 1.065mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.201mg 0%
Leucine 1.94mg 0%
Lysine 2.009mg 0%
Methionine 0.569mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.984mg 0%
Valine 1.347mg 0%
Histidine 0.885mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey ham Veal
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
24%
Turkey ham
47%
Veal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Turkey ham
41%
Veal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Veal
Veal is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Veal
Veal contains less Sodium (difference - 826mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Veal
Veal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.84g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
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.

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. Veal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175291/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.