Pork, cured, ham, extra lean (approximately 4% fat), canned, unheated: Nutrition Facts
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Pork, cured, ham, extra lean (approximately 4% fat), canned, unheated contains 120 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (140 g) provides about 168 kcal.
Roughly 64% of its calories come from protein, with 36% from fat and 0% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in pork products on FoodFactly, where the median is 180 kcal per 100 g across 343 foods.
100 g provides 70% of the Daily Value for Thiamin (B1), 34% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12 and 33% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3).
These values are for the canned food. Raw and other preparations have their own values, listed separately below.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 120 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 4.6 g | 6% |
| Saturated fat ? | 1.5 g | 8% |
| Cholesterol ? | 38 mg | 13% |
| Sodium ? | 1,255 mg | 55% |
| Total carbohydrates Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars Z | 0 g | |
| Protein ? | 18.5 g | 37% |
| Vitamin A C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D ? | 2.3 µg | 11% |
| Vitamin E I | 0.17 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K I | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.84 mg | 70% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.23 mg | 18% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 5.3 mg | 33% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 0.49 mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.45 mg | 26% |
| Folate (B9) C | 6 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 ? | 0.82 µg | 34% |
| Choline I | 70.2 mg | 13% |
| Calcium ? | 6 mg | 0.5% |
| Iron ? | 0.94 mg | 5% |
| Magnesium ? | 17 mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus ? | 224 mg | 18% |
| Potassium ? | 364 mg | 8% |
| Zinc ? | 1.9 mg | 18% |
| Copper ? | 0.084 mg | 9% |
| Manganese ? | 0.025 mg | 1% |
| Selenium I | 14.5 µg | 26% |
% 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 64%
- Fat 36%
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
- Protein18.5 gin the lowest quarter of pork products (median 22 g)
- Fat4.6 gin the lowest quarter of pork products (median 9.2 g)
- Saturated fat1.5 gin the lowest quarter of pork products (median 2.9 g)
- Sodium1,255 mgin the top quarter of pork products (median 87 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal15.4 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water73.5 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 2.2 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 0.39 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan ? | 0.21 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine ? | 0.83 g |
| Isoleucine ? | 0.8 g |
| Leucine ? | 1.4 g |
| Lysine ? | 1.6 g |
| Methionine ? | 0.48 g |
| Cystine ? | 0.22 g |
| Phenylalanine ? | 0.71 g |
| Tyrosine ? | 0.61 g |
| Valine ? | 0.83 g |
| Arginine ? | 1.1 g |
| Histidine ? | 0.73 g |
| Alanine ? | 1.1 g |
| Aspartic acid ? | 1.7 g |
| Glutamic acid ? | 2.7 g |
| Glycine ? | 0.91 g |
| Proline ? | 0.79 g |
| Serine ? | 0.72 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) ? | 0.36 g |
| SFA 4:0 Z | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 Z | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 ? | 0.01 g |
| SFA 12:0 ? | 0.01 g |
| SFA 14:0 ? | 0.06 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 0.96 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0.47 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 2 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.03 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.17 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 (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 | 93 IU |
| Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) I | 2.3 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta Z | 0 µg |
Sterols (1)
| Phytosterols ? | 0 mg |
|---|
Other components (13)
| Water ? | 73.5 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol Z | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash ? | 3.6 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy ? | 502 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 0 IU |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) Z | 0 µg |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 6 µg |
| Betaine I | 4.7 mg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 0 µg |
Other forms of Pork
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ham, canned Canned | 167 | 20.9 g | 0.49 g | 8.4 g |
| Lunchmeat, roast beef, sliced, prepackaged | 116 | 18.5 g | 0.57 g | 4.5 g |
| Pastrami, made from any kind of meat, reduced fat | 115 | 18.6 g | 0.64 g | 3.7 g |
| Beef, prepackaged or deli, luncheon meat | 115 | 18.6 g | 0.64 g | 3.7 g |
| Beef, prepackaged or deli, luncheon meat, reduced sodium | 115 | 18.6 g | 0.64 g | 3.7 g |
| Roast beef, deli style, prepackaged, sliced | 115 | 18.6 g | 0.64 g | 3.7 g |
| Beef, variety meats and by-products, heart, raw Raw | 112 | 17.7 g | 0.14 g | 3.9 g |
| Veal, shoulder, whole (arm and blade), separable lean and fat, raw Raw | 130 | 19.3 g | 0 g | 5.3 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in canned pork?
100 g of canned pork has 120 kcal. 1 cup (140 g): about 168 kcal. 3 oz (85 g): about 102 kcal.
Is canned pork high in protein?
Canned pork contains 18.5 g of protein per 100 g (37% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 25.9 g in 1 cup (140 g). About 64% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other pork products, that is in the lowest quarter (median 22 g).
How many carbs are in canned pork?
Canned pork has 0 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in canned pork?
Canned pork contains 4.6 g of fat per 100 g, of which 1.5 g is saturated (8% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does canned pork contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Thiamin (B1) (70% DV), Vitamin B12 (34% DV), Niacin (B3) (33% DV), Vitamin B6 (26% DV) and selenium (26% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in canned pork?
100 g contains 1,255 mg of sodium, 55% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does pork have the same nutrition canned and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, pork, cured, ham, extra lean (approximately 4% fat), canned, unheated has 120 kcal, while pork, cured, bacon, cooked, broiled, pan-fried or roasted, reduced sodium has 541 kcal. Cooking changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
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 168279. 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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