Luncheon meat, NFS: Nutrition Facts
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Luncheon meat, NFS contains 101 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 slice, NFS (28 g) provides about 28 kcal.
Roughly 66% of its calories come from protein, with 33% from fat and 1% 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 57% of the Daily Value for selenium, 36% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3) and 28% 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 | 101 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 3.7 g | 5% |
| Saturated fat C | 1.1 g | 6% |
| Cholesterol C | 41 mg | 14% |
| Sodium C | 890 mg | 39% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 0.27 g | 0.1% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars C | 0 g | |
| Protein C | 16.7 g | 33% |
| Vitamin A C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D C | 0.6 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.29 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.34 mg | 28% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.27 mg | 20% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 5.7 mg | 36% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.39 mg | 23% |
| Folate (B9) C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.36 µg | 15% |
| Choline C | 62.4 mg | 11% |
| Calcium C | 5 mg | 0.4% |
| Iron C | 0.58 mg | 3% |
| Magnesium C | 19 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus C | 261 mg | 21% |
| Potassium C | 425 mg | 9% |
| Zinc C | 1.5 mg | 14% |
| Copper C | 0.05 mg | 6% |
| Selenium C | 31.6 µg | 57% |
% 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 66%
- Carbohydrates 1%
- Fat 33%
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
- Protein16.7 gbelow the median for cold cuts and cured meats (median 18.2 g)
- Sugars0 gin the lowest quarter of cold cuts and cured meats (median 0.26 g)
- Fat3.7 gin the lowest quarter of cold cuts and cured meats (median 11.3 g)
- Saturated fat1.1 gin the lowest quarter of cold cuts and cured meats (median 3.5 g)
- Sodium890 mgbelow the median for cold cuts and cured meats (median 1,040 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal16.5 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water75.7 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 1.5 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 | 0.001 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 | 0.003 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.001 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.042 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0.71 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.35 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 1.4 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.013 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.053 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.09 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.027 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.005 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 75.7 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 0 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Luncheon meat
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luncheon meat, pork, ham, and chicken, minced, canned, reduced sodium, added ascorbic acid, includes SPAM, 25% less sodium Canned | 293 | 12.5 g | 3.4 g | 25.1 g |
| Luncheon meat, pork with ham, minced, canned, includes Spam (Hormel) Canned | 315 | 13.4 g | 4.6 g | 26.6 g |
| Luncheon meat, pork, canned Canned | 334 | 12.5 g | 2.1 g | 30.3 g |
| Luncheon meat, pork and chicken, minced, canned, includes Spam Lite Canned | 196 | 15.2 g | 1.4 g | 13.9 g |
| Luncheon meat, loaf type | 225 | 11.2 g | 8.5 g | 16 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ham, prepackaged or deli, luncheon meat | 101 | 16.7 g | 0.27 g | 3.7 g |
| Ham, prepackaged or deli, luncheon meat, reduced sodium | 101 | 16.7 g | 0.27 g | 3.7 g |
| Ham, sliced, pre-packaged, deli meat (96%fat free, water added) | 107 | 16.9 g | 0.7 g | 4 g |
| HORMEL ALWAYS TENDER, Pork Tenderloin, Peppercorn-Flavored | 110 | 17.2 g | 1.8 g | 3.8 g |
| Lunchmeat, ham, black forest, sliced | 114 | 17.1 g | 1.8 g | 4.2 g |
| Pork, cured, ham -- water added, rump, bone-in, separable lean only, unheated | 95 | 15.4 g | 0.67 g | 3.5 g |
| Pork, cured, ham and water product, shank, bone-in, unheated, separable lean only | 113 | 17.5 g | 1.2 g | 4.2 g |
| HORMEL ALWAYS TENDER, Pork Loin Filets, Lemon Garlic-Flavored | 118 | 17.8 g | 1.8 g | 4.2 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in luncheon meat?
100 g of luncheon meat has 101 kcal. 1 slice, NFS (28 g): about 28 kcal. Guideline amount on regular sandwich (56 g): about 57 kcal. Guideline amount on large sandwich (84 g): about 85 kcal.
Is luncheon meat high in protein?
Luncheon meat contains 16.7 g of protein per 100 g (33% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 4.7 g in 1 slice, NFS (28 g). About 66% 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 luncheon meat?
Luncheon meat has 0.27 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in luncheon meat?
Luncheon meat contains 3.7 g of fat per 100 g, of which 1.1 g is saturated (6% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does luncheon meat contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are selenium (57% DV), Niacin (B3) (36% DV), Thiamin (B1) (28% DV), Vitamin B6 (23% DV) and phosphorus (21% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in luncheon meat?
100 g contains 890 mg of sodium, 39% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does luncheon meat have the same nutrition not specified and canned?
No. Per 100 g, luncheon meat, NFS has 101 kcal, while luncheon meat, pork, ham, and chicken, minced, canned, reduced sodium, added ascorbic acid, includes SPAM, 25% less sodium has 293 kcal. Processing changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
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 2706205. 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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