Calories in Luncheon meat, pork with ham, minced, canned, includes Spam (Hormel)
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Luncheon meat, pork with ham, minced, canned, includes Spam (Hormel) contains 315 kcal per 100 g. A 2 oz 1 NLEA serving (56 g) provides about 176 kcal.
Roughly 77% of its calories come from fat, with 17% from protein and 6% 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 42% of the Daily Value for selenium, 26% of the Daily Value for Thiamin (B1) and 22% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3).
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 315 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 26.6 g | 34% |
| Saturated fat C | 10 g | 50% |
| Cholesterol M | 71 mg | 24% |
| Sodium L | 1,411 mg | 61% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 4.6 g | 2% |
| Dietary fiber Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars Z | 0 g | |
| Protein M | 13.4 g | 27% |
| Vitamin A ? | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D I | 0.6 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.42 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) I | 0.32 mg | 26% |
| Riboflavin (B2) I | 0.18 mg | 14% |
| Niacin (B3) I | 3.5 mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B6 I | 0.22 mg | 13% |
| Folate (B9) C | 3 µg | 0.8% |
| Vitamin B12 I | 0.45 µg | 19% |
| Choline I | 68.5 mg | 12% |
| Calcium Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Iron I | 0.64 mg | 4% |
| Magnesium I | 14 mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus I | 151 mg | 12% |
| Potassium I | 409 mg | 9% |
| Zinc I | 1.6 mg | 14% |
| Copper I | 0.051 mg | 6% |
| Selenium C | 22.9 µg | 42% |
% 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 6%
- Fat 77%
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
- Protein13.4 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)
- Fat26.6 gabove the median for sausages and luncheon meats (median 21.9 g)
- Saturated fat10 gin the top quarter of sausages and luncheon meats (median 7.4 g)
- Sodium1,411 mgin the top quarter of sausages and luncheon meats (median 962 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal4.3 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water51.7 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 13.5 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 2 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) I | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) I | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) I | 1.9 g |
| SFA 4:0 I | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 I | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 I | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 I | 0.024 g |
| SFA 12:0 I | 0.024 g |
| SFA 14:0 I | 0.35 g |
| SFA 16:0 I | 6.2 g |
| SFA 18:0 I | 3.4 g |
| MUFA 18:1 I | 12.4 g |
| PUFA 18:3 I | 0.076 g |
| PUFA 20:4 I | 0.052 g |
| MUFA 16:1 I | 0.85 g |
| PUFA 18:4 I | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 I | 0.22 g |
| MUFA 22:1 I | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) I | 0 g |
Carotenoids (8)
| Beta-carotene Z | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene Z | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin Z | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha Z | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units I | 26 IU |
| Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) I | 0.6 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta Z | 0 µg |
Other components (12)
| Water M | 51.7 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol Z | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash M | 3.7 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 1,318 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU M | 0 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food I | 3 µg |
| Betaine I | 6.7 mg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 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, 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
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 315 | 13.4 g | 4.6 g | 26.6 g |
| Sausage, beef, cured, cooked, smoked Cooked | 312 | 14.1 g | 2.4 g | 26.9 g |
| Sausage, smoked link sausage, pork and beef (nonfat dry milk added) Cooked | 313 | 13.3 g | 1.9 g | 27.6 g |
| Sausage, pork and beef, with cheddar cheese, smoked Cooked | 296 | 12.9 g | 2.1 g | 25.8 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in canned luncheon meat?
100 g of canned luncheon meat has 315 kcal. 2 oz 1 NLEA serving (56 g): about 176 kcal.
Is canned luncheon meat high in protein?
Canned luncheon meat contains 13.4 g of protein per 100 g (27% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 7.5 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 4.6 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 26.6 g of fat per 100 g, of which 10 g is saturated (50% 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 selenium (42% DV), Thiamin (B1) (26% DV), Niacin (B3) (22% DV), Vitamin B12 (19% DV) and zinc (14% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in canned luncheon meat?
100 g contains 1,411 mg of sodium, 61% 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 172951. 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).
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