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Ham nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats

Pork, cured, ham, boneless, extra lean (approximately 5% fat), roasted
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams

Important nutritional characteristics for Ham

Ham
Glycemic index ⓘ Ham can be considered as a 0 glycemic index food as it does not have carbs.
Source: https://foodstruct.com/articles/glycemic-index-of-0-no-carb-foods
0 (low)
Insulin index ⓘ II for shaved ham https://ses.library.usyd.edu.au/handle/2123/11945 19
Calories ⓘ Calories per 100-gram serving 145
Net Carbs ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols 1.5 grams
Serving Size ⓘ Serving sizes are taken from FDA's Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs) 3 oz (85 grams)
Acidity (Based on PRAL) ⓘ PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula. On the PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower the negative value, the higher the alkalinity of the food. 0 is neutral. 11 (acidic)
Oxalates ⓘ Animal products do not contain oxalate. 0mg
TOP 4% Sodium ⓘHigher in Sodium content than 96% of foods
TOP 12% Vitamin B1 ⓘHigher in Vitamin B1 content than 88% of foods
TOP 22% Protein ⓘHigher in Protein content than 78% of foods
TOP 31% Zinc ⓘHigher in Zinc content than 69% of foods
TOP 32% Vitamin B6 ⓘHigher in Vitamin B6 content than 68% of foods

Ham calories (kcal)

Serving Size Calories Weight
Calories in 100 grams 145
Calories in 1 cup 203 140 g
Calories in 3 oz 123 85 g

Ham Glycemic index (GI)

Ham can be considered as a 0 glycemic index food as it does not have carbs.
Source: https://foodstruct.com/articles/glycemic-index-of-0-no-carb-foods
0

Mineral coverage chart

Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium Choline 3% 56% 10% 85% 26% 157% 79% 27% 8% 107% 47%
Calcium: 8 mg of 1,000 mg 1%
Iron: 1.48 mg of 8 mg 19%
Magnesium: 14 mg of 420 mg 3%
Phosphorus: 196 mg of 700 mg 28%
Potassium: 287 mg of 3,400 mg 8%
Sodium: 1203 mg of 2,300 mg 52%
Zinc: 2.88 mg of 11 mg 26%
Copper: 0.079 mg of 1 mg 9%
Manganese: 0.054 mg of 2 mg 2%
Selenium: 19.5 µg of 55 µg 35%
Choline: 85.1 mg of 550 mg 15%

Mineral chart - relative view

Sodium
1203 mg
TOP 4%
Zinc
2.88 mg
TOP 31%
Phosphorus
196 mg
TOP 39%
Potassium
287 mg
TOP 40%
Selenium
19.5 µg
TOP 47%
Iron
1.48 mg
TOP 49%
Choline
85.1 mg
TOP 55%
Copper
0.079 mg
TOP 64%
Manganese
0.054 mg
TOP 66%
Magnesium
14 mg
TOP 75%
Calcium
8 mg
TOP 82%

Vitamin coverage chart

Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 24% 0% 189% 47% 76% 25% 93% 3% 82% 0%
Vitamin A: 0 IU of 5,000 IU 0%
Vitamin E : 0.25 mg of 15 mg 2%
Vitamin D: 0.8 µg of 10 µg 8%
Vitamin C: 0 mg of 90 mg 0%
Vitamin B1: 0.754 mg of 1 mg 63%
Vitamin B2: 0.202 mg of 1 mg 16%
Vitamin B3: 4.023 mg of 16 mg 25%
Vitamin B5: 0.403 mg of 5 mg 8%
Vitamin B6: 0.4 mg of 1 mg 31%
Folate: 3 µg of 400 µg 1%
Vitamin B12: 0.65 µg of 2 µg 27%
Vitamin K: 0 µg of 120 µg 0%

Vitamin chart - relative view

Vitamin B1
0.754 mg
TOP 12%
Vitamin B6
0.4 mg
TOP 32%
Vitamin B3
4.023 mg
TOP 41%
Vitamin B2
0.202 mg
TOP 44%
Vitamin B12
0.65 µg
TOP 45%
Vitamin D
0.8 µg
TOP 46%
Vitamin B5
0.403 mg
TOP 65%
Vitamin E
0.25 mg
TOP 71%
Folate
3 µg
TOP 87%
Vitamin K
0 µg
TOP 100%
Vitamin C
0 mg
TOP 100%
Vitamin A
0 IU
TOP 100%

Macronutrients chart

21% 6% 2% 67% 5%
Protein:
Daily Value: 42%
20.93 g of 50 g
42%
Fats:
Daily Value: 9%
5.53 g of 65 g
9%
Carbs:
Daily Value: 1%
1.5 g of 300 g
1%
Water:
Daily Value: 3%
67.67 g of 2,000 g
3%
Other:
4.37 g

Protein quality breakdown

Tryptophan Threonine Isoleucine Leucine Lysine Methionine Phenylalanine Valine Histidine 269% 266% 197% 183% 254% 158% 155% 150% 322%
Tryptophan: 251 mg of 280 mg 90%
Threonine: 931 mg of 1,050 mg 89%
Isoleucine: 918 mg of 1,400 mg 66%
Leucine: 1661 mg of 2,730 mg 61%
Lysine: 1775 mg of 2,100 mg 85%
Methionine: 553 mg of 1,050 mg 53%
Phenylalanine: 904 mg of 1,750 mg 52%
Valine: 908 mg of 1,820 mg 50%
Histidine: 750 mg of 700 mg 107%

Fat type information

36% 53% 11%
Saturated Fat: 1.81 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.62 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.54 g

All nutrients for Ham per 100g

Nutrient Value DV% In TOP % of foods Comparison
Calories 145kcal 7% 61% 3.1 times more than OrangeOrange
Protein 20.93g 50% 22% 7.4 times more than BroccoliBroccoli
Fats 5.53g 9% 48% 6 times less than Cheddar CheeseCheddar Cheese
Vitamin C 0mg 0% 100% N/ALemon
Net carbs 1.5g N/A 68% 36.1 times less than ChocolateChocolate
Carbs 1.5g 1% 69% 18.8 times less than RiceRice
Cholesterol 53mg 18% 36% 7 times less than EggEgg
Vitamin D 0.8µg 8% 46% 2.8 times less than EggEgg
Iron 1.48mg 19% 49% 1.8 times less than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Calcium 8mg 1% 82% 15.6 times less than MilkMilk
Potassium 287mg 8% 40% 2 times more than CucumberCucumber
Magnesium 14mg 3% 75% 10 times less than AlmondAlmond
Sugar 0g N/A 100% N/ACoca-Cola
Fiber 0g 0% 100% N/AOrange
Copper 0.08mg 9% 64% 1.8 times less than ShiitakeShiitake
Zinc 2.88mg 26% 31% 2.2 times less than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Phosphorus 196mg 28% 39% 1.1 times more than Chicken meatChicken meat
Sodium 1203mg 52% 4% 2.5 times more than White BreadWhite Bread
Vitamin A 0IU 0% 100% N/ACarrot
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 0% 100%
Vitamin E 0.25mg 2% 71% 5.8 times less than KiwifruitKiwifruit
Selenium 19.5µg 35% 47%
Manganese 0.05mg 2% 66%
Vitamin B1 0.75mg 63% 12% 2.8 times more than Pea rawPea raw
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 16% 44% 1.6 times more than AvocadoAvocado
Vitamin B3 4.02mg 25% 41% 2.4 times less than Turkey meatTurkey meat
Vitamin B5 0.4mg 8% 65% 2.8 times less than Sunflower seedSunflower seed
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 31% 32% 3.4 times more than OatOat
Vitamin B12 0.65µg 27% 45% 1.1 times less than PorkPork
Vitamin K 0µg 0% 100% N/ABroccoli
Folate 3µg 1% 87% 20.3 times less than Brussels sproutBrussels sprout
Saturated Fat 1.81g 9% 49% 3.3 times less than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Monounsaturated Fat 2.62g N/A 47% 3.7 times less than AvocadoAvocado
Polyunsaturated fat 0.54g N/A 60% 87.4 times less than WalnutWalnut
Tryptophan 0.25mg 0% 57% 1.2 times less than Chicken meatChicken meat
Threonine 0.93mg 0% 59% 1.3 times more than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Isoleucine 0.92mg 0% 62% Equal to Salmon rawSalmon raw
Leucine 1.66mg 0% 61% 1.5 times less than Tuna BluefinTuna Bluefin
Lysine 1.78mg 0% 61% 3.9 times more than TofuTofu
Methionine 0.55mg 0% 61% 5.8 times more than QuinoaQuinoa
Phenylalanine 0.9mg 0% 58% 1.4 times more than EggEgg
Valine 0.91mg 0% 67% 2.2 times less than Soybean rawSoybean raw
Histidine 0.75mg 0% 56% Equal to Turkey meatTurkey meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0g N/A 100% N/ASalmon
Omega-3 - DHA 0g N/A 100% N/ASalmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0g N/A 100% N/ASalmon

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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL

Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 145
% Daily Value*
9%
Total Fat 6g
9%
Saturated Fat 2g
Trans Fat g
18%
Cholesterol 53mg
0%
Sodium 1,203mg
1%
Total Carbohydrate 2g
0%
Dietary Fiber 0g
Total Sugars g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein 21g
Vitamin D 32mcg 5%

Calcium 8mg 1%

Iron 1mg 13%

Potassium 287mg 8%

*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Health checks

Low in Cholesterol
ok
 ⓘ Dietary cholesterol is not associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease in healthy individuals. However, dietary cholesterol is common in foods that are high in harmful saturated fats.
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No Trans Fats
ok
 ⓘ Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
Source
Low in Saturated Fats
ok
 ⓘ Saturated fat intake can raise total cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels, leading to an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Dietary guidelines recommend limiting saturated fats to under 10% of calories a day.
Source
Low in Sodium
limit break
 ⓘ Increased sodium consumption leads to elevated blood pressure.
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Low in Sugars
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 ⓘ While the consumption of moderate amounts of added sugars is not detrimental to health, an excessive intake can increase the risk of obesity, and therefore, diabetes.
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Ham nutrition infographic

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References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167871/nutrients

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