Calories in Luncheon meat, pork, ham, and chicken, minced, canned, reduced sodium, added ascorbic acid, includes SPAM, 25% less sodium

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Luncheon meat, pork, ham, and chicken, minced, canned, reduced sodium, added ascorbic acid, includes SPAM, 25% less sodium contains 293 kcal per 100 g. A 2 oz 1 NLEA serving (56 g) provides about 164 kcal.

Roughly 78% of its calories come from fat, with 17% from protein and 5% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).

That is more energy than the typical item in sausages and luncheon meats on FoodFactly, where the median is 265 kcal per 100 g across 174 foods.

100 g provides 48% of the Daily Value for Vitamin C, 45% of the Daily Value for selenium and 25% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12.

The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.

293kcal per 100 g
12.5 gprotein
3.4 gcarbohydrates
25.1 gfat
164kcal in 2 oz 1 NLEA serving (56 g)

Nutrition facts

Nutrition facts for the selected amount
NutrientAmount per 100 g% DV
Calories C 293 kcal
Total fat M 25.1 g 32%
Saturated fat C 8.9 g 44%
Cholesterol M 76 mg 25%
Sodium L 1,036 mg 45%
Total carbohydrates C 3.4 g 1%
Dietary fiber Z 0 g 0%
Total sugars Z 0 g
Protein M 12.5 g 25%
Vitamin A ? 0 µg0%
Vitamin C M 43 mg48%
Vitamin D I 0.6 µg3%
Vitamin E C 0.24 mg2%
Vitamin K C 0 µg0%
Thiamin (B1) L 0.26 mg22%
Riboflavin (B2) L 0.18 mg14%
Niacin (B3) L 3.2 mg20%
Vitamin B6 I 0.28 mg17%
Folate (B9) C 4 µg1%
Vitamin B12 I 0.61 µg25%
Choline I 61.2 mg11%
Calcium I 0 mg0%
Iron I 0.64 mg4%
Magnesium I 14 mg3%
Phosphorus C 109 mg9%
Potassium I 564 mg12%
Zinc I 2.1 mg19%
Copper C 0.046 mg5%
Selenium C 25 µg45%

% 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: 17%Carbohydrates: 5%Fat: 78%293kcal / 100 g
  • Protein 17%
  • Carbohydrates 5%
  • Fat 78%

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

Vitamin C48%Selenium45%Vitamin B1225%Thiamin (B1)22%Niacin (B3)20%Zinc19%Vitamin B617%Riboflavin (B2)14%Potassium12%Choline11%

Nutritional insights

  • Protein12.5 gbelow the median for sausages and luncheon meats (median 14.5 g)
  • Sugars0 gin the lowest quarter of sausages and luncheon meats (median 0.2 g)
  • Fat25.1 gabove the median for sausages and luncheon meats (median 21.9 g)
  • Saturated fat8.9 gabove the median for sausages and luncheon meats (median 7.4 g)
  • Sodium1,036 mgabove the median for sausages and luncheon meats (median 962 mg)
  • Protein per 100 kcal4.3 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
  • Water55.5 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms

Full nutrient profile

Fats and cholesterol (2)
Monounsaturated fat C12.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat C2.7 g
Individual fatty acids (19)
EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) I0 g
DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) I0 g
Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) I2.4 g
SFA 4:0 I0 g
SFA 6:0 I0 g
SFA 8:0 I0 g
SFA 10:0 I0.044 g
SFA 12:0 I0.047 g
SFA 14:0 I0.31 g
SFA 16:0 I5.8 g
SFA 18:0 I2.6 g
MUFA 18:1 I11.2 g
PUFA 18:3 I0.23 g
PUFA 20:4 I0 g
MUFA 16:1 I1.2 g
PUFA 18:4 I0 g
MUFA 20:1 I0 g
MUFA 22:1 I0 g
PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) I0 g
Carotenoids (8)
Beta-carotene Z0 µg
Lycopene Z0 µg
Lutein + zeaxanthin Z0 µg
Retinol C0 µg
Carotene, alpha Z0 µg
Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units I23 IU
Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) I0.6 µg
Cryptoxanthin, beta Z0 µg
Other components (12)
Water M55.5 g
Alcohol Z0 g
Caffeine Z0 mg
Ash M3.5 g
Theobromine Z0 mg
Energy C1,226 kJ
Vitamin A, IU M0 IU
Folic acid Z0 µg
Folate, food I4 µg
Betaine I6 mg
Vitamin E, added Z0 mg
Vitamin B-12, added Z0 µg

Other forms of Luncheon meat

Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.

FoodCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
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, NFS 101 16.7 g 0.27 g 3.7 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

FoodCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
Pate, liver, not specified, canned Canned 319 14.2 g 1.5 g 28 g
Sausage, Vienna, canned, chicken, beef, pork Canned 230 10.5 g 2.6 g 19.4 g
Vienna sausage, canned Canned 230 10.5 g 2.6 g 19.4 g
Ham, chopped, canned Canned 239 16.1 g 0.26 g 18.8 g
Spam, reduced sodium 293 12.5 g 3.4 g 25.1 g
Sausage, pork and beef, with cheddar cheese, smoked Cooked 296 12.9 g 2.1 g 25.8 g
Sausage, pork, chorizo, link or ground, raw Raw 296 13.6 g 3.8 g 25.1 g
Bratwurst, beef and pork, smoked Cooked 297 12.2 g 2 g 26.3 g

Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.

Source of the nutrition information

  • USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 172950. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.

Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).

General nutrition information, not medical advice. Individual needs differ; see our disclaimer.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in canned luncheon meat?

100 g of canned luncheon meat has 293 kcal. 2 oz 1 NLEA serving (56 g): about 164 kcal.

Is canned luncheon meat high in protein?

Canned luncheon meat contains 12.5 g of protein per 100 g (25% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 7 g in 2 oz 1 NLEA serving (56 g). About 17% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other sausages and luncheon meats, that is below the median (median 14.5 g).

How many carbs are in canned luncheon meat?

Canned luncheon meat has 3.4 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.

How much fat is in canned luncheon meat?

Canned luncheon meat contains 25.1 g of fat per 100 g, of which 8.9 g is saturated (44% of the Daily Value).

What vitamins and minerals does canned luncheon meat contain?

Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin C (48% DV), selenium (45% DV), Vitamin B12 (25% DV), Thiamin (B1) (22% DV) and Niacin (B3) (20% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.

How much sodium is in canned luncheon meat?

100 g contains 1,036 mg of sodium, 45% 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.