Meat loaf made with ham: Nutrition Facts
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Meat loaf made with ham contains 179 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 medium meatball (28 g) provides about 50 kcal.
Roughly 47% of its calories come from protein, with 39% from fat and 14% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in meat mixed dishes on FoodFactly, where the median is 137 kcal per 100 g across 233 foods.
100 g provides 54% of the Daily Value for selenium, 31% of the Daily Value for Thiamin (B1) and 30% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3).
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 | 179 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 7.5 g | 10% |
| Saturated fat C | 2.3 g | 11% |
| Cholesterol C | 94 mg | 31% |
| Sodium C | 879 mg | 38% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 6.2 g | 2% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0.3 g | 1% |
| Total sugars C | 1.7 g | |
| Protein C | 20.6 g | 41% |
| Vitamin A C | 26 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin C C | 3.6 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D C | 0.9 µg | 5% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.57 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K C | 5.8 µg | 5% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.37 mg | 31% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.27 mg | 21% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 4.8 mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.34 mg | 20% |
| Folate (B9) C | 17 µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.51 µg | 21% |
| Choline C | 93.2 mg | 17% |
| Calcium C | 27 mg | 2% |
| Iron C | 1.3 mg | 7% |
| Magnesium C | 22 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus C | 250 mg | 20% |
| Potassium C | 322 mg | 7% |
| Zinc C | 2.1 mg | 19% |
| Copper C | 0.1 mg | 11% |
| Selenium C | 29.8 µg | 54% |
% 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 47%
- Carbohydrates 14%
- Fat 39%
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
- Protein20.6 gin the top quarter of meat mixed dishes (median 8.2 g)
- Fiber0.3 gin the lowest quarter of meat mixed dishes (median 0.9 g)
- Sugars1.7 gabove the median for meat mixed dishes (median 1.3 g)
- Fat7.5 gabove the median for meat mixed dishes (median 6.8 g)
- Saturated fat2.3 gabove the median for meat mixed dishes (median 2 g)
- Sodium879 mgin the top quarter of meat mixed dishes (median 319 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal11.5 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water62.9 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 2.8 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 1.8 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 | 1.5 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.002 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.001 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.001 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.011 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.01 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.067 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 1.4 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.71 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 2.7 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.16 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.051 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.16 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.024 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0.001 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 8 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 69 µg |
| Retinol C | 25 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 1 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 2 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 62.9 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 5 µg |
| Folate, food C | 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meat loaf made with venison/deer | 166 | 19 g | 6.3 g | 6.7 g |
| Beef rolls, stuffed with vegetables or meat mixture, tomato-based sauce | 195 | 20.6 g | 6.6 g | 9.1 g |
| Meat loaf made with chicken or turkey | 172 | 18.8 g | 8.1 g | 7.3 g |
| Chicken or turkey with cream sauce | 157 | 19.8 g | 2.8 g | 7.5 g |
| Ham or pork with mushroom sauce | 167 | 20.6 g | 1.8 g | 8 g |
| Ham or pork with tomato-based sauce | 153 | 20.3 g | 1.6 g | 6.8 g |
| Beef with mushroom sauce | 163 | 22 g | 1.8 g | 7.5 g |
| Ham or pork with gravy | 160 | 20.2 g | 1.6 g | 7.5 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in meat loaf made with ham?
100 g of meat loaf made with ham has 179 kcal. 1 medium meatball (28 g): about 50 kcal. 1 cocktail meatball (7 g): about 13 kcal. 1 small meatball (14 g): about 25 kcal.
Is meat loaf made with ham high in protein?
Meat loaf made with ham contains 20.6 g of protein per 100 g (41% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 5.8 g in 1 medium meatball (28 g). About 47% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other meat mixed dishes, that is among the highest quarter (median 8.2 g).
How many carbs are in meat loaf made with ham?
Meat loaf made with ham has 6.2 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0.3 g of fiber and 1.7 g of sugars.
How much fat is in meat loaf made with ham?
Meat loaf made with ham contains 7.5 g of fat per 100 g, of which 2.3 g is saturated (11% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does meat loaf made with ham contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are selenium (54% DV), Thiamin (B1) (31% DV), Niacin (B3) (30% DV), Vitamin B12 (21% DV) and Riboflavin (B2) (21% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in meat loaf made with ham?
100 g contains 879 mg of sodium, 38% 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 2706504. 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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