Ham luncheon meat, loaf type: Nutrition Facts
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Ham luncheon meat, loaf type contains 117 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 slice, NFS (28 g) provides about 33 kcal.
Roughly 61% of its calories come from protein, with 34% from fat and 5% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in cold cuts and cured meats on FoodFactly, where the median is 200 kcal per 100 g across 43 foods.
100 g provides 62% of the Daily Value for selenium, 36% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3) and 30% of the Daily Value for Thiamin (B1).
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 117 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 4.4 g | 6% |
| Saturated fat C | 1.4 g | 7% |
| Cholesterol C | 53 mg | 18% |
| Sodium C | 1,190 mg | 52% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 1.6 g | 0.6% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars C | 1.6 g | |
| Protein C | 18 g | 36% |
| Vitamin A C | 13 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D C | 0.7 µg | 4% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.2 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.36 mg | 30% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.18 mg | 14% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 5.8 mg | 36% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.39 mg | 23% |
| Folate (B9) C | 1 µg | 0.3% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.4 µg | 17% |
| Choline C | 74.2 mg | 13% |
| Calcium C | 9 mg | 0.7% |
| Iron C | 0.82 mg | 5% |
| Magnesium C | 19 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus C | 270 mg | 22% |
| Potassium C | 316 mg | 7% |
| Zinc C | 1.8 mg | 17% |
| Copper C | 0.091 mg | 10% |
| Selenium C | 34.2 µg | 62% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 61%
- Carbohydrates 5%
- Fat 34%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein18 gbelow the median for cold cuts and cured meats (median 18.2 g)
- Sugars1.6 gin the top quarter of cold cuts and cured meats (median 0.26 g)
- Fat4.4 gbelow the median for cold cuts and cured meats (median 11.3 g)
- Saturated fat1.4 gbelow the median for cold cuts and cured meats (median 3.5 g)
- Sodium1,190 mgabove the median for cold cuts and cured meats (median 1,040 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal15.4 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water72.6 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 2 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.54 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 0.45 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.002 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.001 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.051 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0.9 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.45 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 1.8 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.019 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.051 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.12 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.028 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 13 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 72.6 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 1 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pork, cured, ham and water product, shank, bone-in, unheated, separable lean only | 113 | 17.5 g | 1.2 g | 4.2 g |
| Pork, cured, ham -- water added, whole, boneless, separable lean only, unheated | 110 | 17.3 g | 1.5 g | 4 g |
| Ham | 117 | 19 g | 1.6 g | 3.9 g |
| HORMEL Canadian Style Bacon | 122 | 16.9 g | 1.9 g | 4.9 g |
| Pork, cured, ham and water product, rump, bone-in, separable lean only, unheated | 107 | 17.9 g | 1.2 g | 3.4 g |
| Pork, cured, ham -- water added, whole, boneless, separable lean and fat, unheated | 121 | 17.1 g | 1.4 g | 5.4 g |
| HORMEL ALWAYS TENDER, Pork Loin Filets, Lemon Garlic-Flavored | 118 | 17.8 g | 1.8 g | 4.2 g |
| Roast beef, deli style, prepackaged, sliced | 115 | 18.6 g | 0.64 g | 3.7 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in ham luncheon meat?
100 g of ham luncheon meat has 117 kcal. 1 slice, NFS (28 g): about 33 kcal. Guideline amount on regular sandwich (56 g): about 66 kcal. Guideline amount on large sandwich (84 g): about 98 kcal.
Is ham luncheon meat high in protein?
Ham luncheon meat contains 18 g of protein per 100 g (36% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 5 g in 1 slice, NFS (28 g). About 61% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other cold cuts and cured meats, that is below the median (median 18.2 g).
How many carbs are in ham luncheon meat?
Ham luncheon meat has 1.6 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 1.6 g of sugars.
How much fat is in ham luncheon meat?
Ham luncheon meat contains 4.4 g of fat per 100 g, of which 1.4 g is saturated (7% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does ham luncheon meat contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are selenium (62% DV), Niacin (B3) (36% DV), Thiamin (B1) (30% DV), Vitamin B6 (23% DV) and phosphorus (22% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in ham luncheon meat?
100 g contains 1,190 mg of sodium, 52% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record 2706210. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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