Calories in Ham and cheese spread
Generic food Meat
Ham and cheese spread contains 245 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 tbsp (15 g) provides about 37 kcal.
Roughly 69% of its calories come from fat, with 27% from protein and 4% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for sausages and luncheon meats on FoodFactly (265 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 61% of the Daily Value for selenium, 40% of the Daily Value for phosphorus and 30% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 245 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 18.5 g | 24% |
| Saturated fat ? | 8.6 g | 43% |
| Cholesterol ? | 61 mg | 20% |
| Sodium ? | 1,197 mg | 52% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 2.3 g | 0.8% |
| Dietary fiber Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein ? | 16.2 g | 32% |
| Vitamin A ? | 91 µg | 10% |
| Vitamin C ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.32 mg | 27% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.22 mg | 17% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 2.2 mg | 13% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 0.59 mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.13 mg | 8% |
| Folate (B9) C | 3 µg | 0.8% |
| Vitamin B12 ? | 0.73 µg | 30% |
| Calcium ? | 217 mg | 17% |
| Iron ? | 0.76 mg | 4% |
| Magnesium ? | 18 mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus ? | 495 mg | 40% |
| Potassium ? | 162 mg | 3% |
| Zinc ? | 2.3 mg | 20% |
| Copper ? | 0.09 mg | 10% |
| Manganese ? | 0.036 mg | 2% |
| Selenium I | 33.6 µg | 61% |
% 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 27%
- Carbohydrates 4%
- Fat 69%
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
- Protein16.2 gabove the median for sausages and luncheon meats (median 14.5 g)
- Fat18.5 gbelow the median for sausages and luncheon meats (median 21.9 g)
- Saturated fat8.6 gabove the median for sausages and luncheon meats (median 7.4 g)
- Sodium1,197 mgin the top quarter of sausages and luncheon meats (median 962 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal6.6 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water59.1 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 7.1 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 1.4 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan ? | 0.37 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine ? | 0.68 g |
| Isoleucine ? | 0.78 g |
| Leucine ? | 1.5 g |
| Lysine ? | 1.5 g |
| Methionine ? | 0.48 g |
| Cystine ? | 0.26 g |
| Phenylalanine ? | 0.77 g |
| Tyrosine ? | 0.67 g |
| Valine ? | 1 g |
| Arginine ? | 0.89 g |
| Histidine ? | 0.6 g |
| Alanine ? | 0.8 g |
| Aspartic acid ? | 1.4 g |
| Glutamic acid ? | 2.9 g |
| Glycine ? | 0.59 g |
| Proline ? | 1.4 g |
| Serine ? | 0.81 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) ? | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) ? | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 1.2 g |
| SFA 4:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 ? | 0.28 g |
| SFA 12:0 ? | 0.36 g |
| SFA 14:0 ? | 1.1 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 4.5 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 2.1 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 6.3 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.15 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.77 g |
| PUFA 18:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) ? | 0 g |
Carotenoids (1)
| Retinol ? | 91 µg |
|---|
Sterols (1)
| Phytosterols ? | 0 mg |
|---|
Other components (6)
| Water ? | 59.1 g |
|---|---|
| Ash ? | 3.9 g |
| Energy ? | 1,025 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 304 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 3 µg |
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bologna, pork | 247 | 15.3 g | 0.73 g | 19.9 g |
| Sausage, Polish, beef with chicken, hot | 259 | 17.6 g | 3.6 g | 19.4 g |
| Beerwurst, beer salami, pork | 238 | 14.2 g | 2.1 g | 18.8 g |
| Beef, corned | 251 | 18.2 g | 0.47 g | 19 g |
| Ham, minced | 263 | 16.3 g | 1.8 g | 20.7 g |
| Pork, cured, ham, whole, separable lean and fat, unheated | 246 | 18.5 g | 0.06 g | 18.5 g |
| Pork, cured, ham and water product, shank, bone-in, separable lean and fat, unheated | 243 | 14.3 g | 1.4 g | 20 g |
| Luncheon sausage, pork and beef | 260 | 15.4 g | 1.6 g | 20.9 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in ham and cheese spread?
100 g of ham and cheese spread has 245 kcal. 1 tbsp (15 g): about 37 kcal. 1 oz (28.4 g): about 69 kcal.
Is ham and cheese spread high in protein?
Ham and cheese spread contains 16.2 g of protein per 100 g (32% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 2.4 g in 1 tbsp (15 g). About 27% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other sausages and luncheon meats, that is above the median (median 14.5 g).
How many carbs are in ham and cheese spread?
Ham and cheese spread has 2.3 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber.
How much fat is in ham and cheese spread?
Ham and cheese spread contains 18.5 g of fat per 100 g, of which 8.6 g is saturated (43% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does ham and cheese spread contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are selenium (61% DV), phosphorus (40% DV), Vitamin B12 (30% DV), Thiamin (B1) (27% DV) and zinc (20% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in ham and cheese spread?
100 g contains 1,197 mg of sodium, 52% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. 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: SR Legacy, record 171629. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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