Glazed Baked Ham

Glazed Baked Ham is a classic centerpiece dish, typically made from a cured and smoked pork leg that is slow-baked and coated with a sweet, sticky glaze. The glaze often features ingredients like brown sugar, honey, maple syrup, or fruit preserves, which caramelize during baking to create a rich, glossy finish. It is a staple of holiday meals and celebratory feasts in many Western countries, particularly the United States and the United Kingdom.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is primarily a high-protein, high-fat food, with the glaze adding a significant amount of carbohydrates from sugar. A standard serving provides a good source of B vitamins, zinc, and selenium, but is also high in sodium due to the curing process. A typical 3-ounce (85g) serving of glazed ham contains roughly 150-200 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	180 kcal
Protein	16 g
Carbs	8 g
Fat	9 g
Fiber	0 g
Sugar	7 g
Sodium	900 mg
Potassium	280 mg
Phosphorus	180 mg
Selenium	20 mcg
Zinc	2.5 mg
Niacin (B3)	3.5 mg
Vitamin B6	0.3 mg
Vitamin B12	0.5 mcg
Iron	0.8 mg

Per 3 oz (85 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

The tradition of baking and glazing ham is deeply tied to holiday celebrations like Easter and Christmas, symbolizing abundance and hospitality. Nutritionally, while it's a rich source of protein, the high sodium and sugar content from the cure and glaze make it a dish often enjoyed in moderation as part of festive occasions.