Ham MincedvsSquash Summer Scallop

Ham Minced has more protein, Squash Summer Scallop is lower in calories, while Squash Summer Scallop is leaner.

🎯When to Eat What

Goal-based picks for Ham Minced vs Squash Summer Scallop

⚖️Watching your weight

Go with Squash Summer Scallop at just 18 kcal per 100g — 93% fewer calories.

🫄Staying full longer

Ham Minced will keep you satisfied longer with 16.3g protein, 20.7g fat — fat and protein slow digestion while fiber adds bulk, keeping hunger at bay.

💪Building muscle

Ham Minced packs 16.3g of protein per 100g (25% of calories from protein) — the better pick for muscle growth and recovery.

❤️Heart health

Squash Summer Scallop is the heart-friendlier option with lower saturated fat, less sodium, more fiber.

🍌Electrolytes & cramp prevention

Ham Minced provides 311mg of potassium per 100g — important for muscle function, hydration, and blood pressure.

🛡️Immune support

Squash Summer Scallop delivers 18mg of vitamin C per 100g — great for immune function and skin health.

🔥Calorie Breakdown

Ham Minced
263kcal
Protein25%
Carbs3%
Fat72%
Squash Summer Scallop
18kcal
Protein22%
Carbs70%
Fat8%

💪Macronutrient Comparison

Ham MincedSquash Summer Scallop
ProteinA Wins
16g
1.2g
CarbohydratesB Wins
1.8g
3.8g
Total FatB Wins
21g
0.20g
Dietary FiberB Wins
0g
1.2g

📊Full Nutrition Comparison

NutrientHam MincedSquash Summer ScallopDiff
💪Macronutrients
Calories263kcal13%18kcal1%+245kcal
Protein16g33%1.2g2%+15g
Total Fat21g27%0.20g0%+21g
Saturated Fat7.2g36%<0.1g0%+7.1g
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol70mg23%0mg0%+70mg
Carbohydrates1.8g1%3.8g1%<0.1g
Dietary Fiber0g0%1.2g4%<0.1g
Sugars0g2.4g<0.1g
Vitamins
Vitamin A0mcg0%11mcg1%<0.1mcg
Vitamin C0mg0%18mg20%<0.1mg
Vitamin D0.70mcg3%0mcg0%+0.70mcg
Vitamin E0.27mg2%0.13mg1%+0.14mg
Vitamin K0mcg0%3.3mcg3%<0.1mcg
Vitamin B60.26mg15%0.11mg6%+0.15mg
Vitamin B120.95mcg40%0mcg0%+0.95mcg
Folate1.0mcg0%30mcg8%<0.1mcg
Thiamin (B1)0.71mg59%<0.1mg6%+0.64mg
Riboflavin (B2)0.19mg15%<0.1mg2%+0.16mg
Niacin (B3)4.2mg26%0.60mg4%+3.6mg
🔶Minerals
Sodium1240mg54%1.0mg0%+1239mg
Calcium10mg1%19mg1%<0.1mg
Iron0.79mg4%0.40mg2%+0.39mg
Potassium311mg7%182mg4%+129mg
Phosphorus157mg13%36mg3%+121mg
Magnesium16mg4%23mg5%<0.1mg
Zinc1.9mg17%0.29mg3%+1.6mg
Copper<0.1mg9%0.10mg11%<0.1mg
Manganese<0.1mg1%0.16mg7%<0.1mg
Selenium20mcg36%0.20mcg0%+20mcg

🔬Nutritional Analysis

Calories: Squash Summer Scallop is significantly lower in calories at just 18 kcal per 100g compared to 263 kcal for Ham Minced — that's 1361% fewer calories, making Squash Summer Scallop the better choice for calorie-conscious diets.

Protein: Ham Minced provides more protein with 16.3g versus 1.2g per 100g. In terms of protein-to-calorie efficiency, Squash Summer Scallop offers better value for building and maintaining muscle.

Fat: Squash Summer Scallop is the leaner option with 0.2g of total fat per 100g compared to 20.7g. Squash Summer Scallop has less saturated fat (0.041g vs 7.18g).

Key Vitamins: The most notable vitamin differences are in Vitamin A (Squash Summer Scallop: 11mcg vs 0mcg), Vitamin C (Squash Summer Scallop: 18mg vs 0mg), Vitamin D (Ham Minced: 0.7mcg vs 0mcg).

Key Minerals: Notable mineral differences include Sodium (Ham Minced: 1240mg vs 1mg), Selenium (Ham Minced: 20mcg vs 0.2mcg), Zinc (Ham Minced: 1.9mg vs 0.29mg).

Diet Suitability: Both fit a low-carb or keto diet. Squash Summer Scallop fits a low-fat diet. Squash Summer Scallop fits a low-sodium diet.

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Data from USDA FoodData Central. All values per 100g.