Calories in Meat spread or potted meat, NFS
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Meat spread or potted meat, NFS contains 235 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (225 g) provides about 529 kcal.
Roughly 67% of its calories come from fat, with 20% from carbohydrates and 13% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more 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 47% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 18% of the Daily Value for selenium and 14% of the Daily Value for copper.
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 | 235 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 17.3 g | 22% |
| Saturated fat C | 6 g | 30% |
| Cholesterol C | 38 mg | 13% |
| Sodium C | 1,010 mg | 44% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 11.9 g | 4% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0.2 g | 0.7% |
| Total sugars C | 0 g | |
| Protein C | 7.7 g | 15% |
| Vitamin A C | 26 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin C C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D C | 0.6 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin E C | 1.7 mg | 12% |
| Vitamin K C | 1.6 µg | 1% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.17 mg | 14% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.13 mg | 10% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 1.7 mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.12 mg | 7% |
| Folate (B9) C | 2 µg | 0.5% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 1.1 µg | 47% |
| Choline C | 62.3 mg | 11% |
| Calcium C | 12 mg | 0.9% |
| Iron C | 0.79 mg | 4% |
| Magnesium C | 8 mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus C | 59 mg | 5% |
| Potassium C | 110 mg | 2% |
| Zinc C | 1 mg | 9% |
| Copper C | 0.13 mg | 14% |
| Selenium C | 9.7 µg | 18% |
% 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 13%
- Carbohydrates 20%
- Fat 67%
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
- Protein7.7 gin the lowest quarter of cold cuts and cured meats (median 18.2 g)
- Fiber0.2 gin the top quarter of cold cuts and cured meats (median 0 g)
- Sugars0 gin the lowest quarter of cold cuts and cured meats (median 0.26 g)
- Fat17.3 gabove the median for cold cuts and cured meats (median 11.3 g)
- Saturated fat6 gabove the median for cold cuts and cured meats (median 3.5 g)
- Sodium1,010 mgbelow the median for cold cuts and cured meats (median 1,040 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal3.3 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water60.3 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 7.6 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 2.6 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 | 2.2 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.05 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.05 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.29 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 3.6 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 2 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 6.9 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.38 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.71 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 26 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 60.3 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandwich spread, pork, beef | 235 | 7.7 g | 11.9 g | 17.3 g |
| Ham salad spread | 216 | 8.7 g | 10.6 g | 15.5 g |
| Scrapple, pork | 213 | 8.1 g | 14.1 g | 13.9 g |
| Olive loaf, pork | 235 | 11.8 g | 9.2 g | 16.5 g |
| Macaroni and cheese loaf, chicken, pork and beef | 228 | 11.8 g | 11.6 g | 15 g |
| Bologna, beef, low fat | 204 | 11.8 g | 5.2 g | 14.8 g |
| Bologna, reduced fat | 204 | 11.8 g | 5.2 g | 14.8 g |
| Chicken salad spread | 200 | 11.6 g | 7.4 g | 13.5 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in meat spread or potted meat?
100 g of meat spread or potted meat has 235 kcal. 1 cup (225 g): about 529 kcal. 1 can, 5.5 oz (156 g): about 367 kcal.
How much protein is in meat spread or potted meat?
Meat spread or potted meat contains 7.7 g of protein per 100 g (15% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 17.2 g in 1 cup (225 g). About 13% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other cold cuts and cured meats, that is in the lowest quarter (median 18.2 g).
How many carbs are in meat spread or potted meat?
Meat spread or potted meat has 11.9 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0.2 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in meat spread or potted meat?
Meat spread or potted meat contains 17.3 g of fat per 100 g, of which 6 g is saturated (30% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does meat spread or potted meat contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin B12 (47% DV), selenium (18% DV), copper (14% DV), Thiamin (B1) (14% DV) and Vitamin E (12% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in meat spread or potted meat?
100 g contains 1,010 mg of sodium, 44% 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 2706220. 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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