Ham and Carrot Blend
Ham and Carrot Blend is a simple, savory side dish or filling made by combining diced or shredded ham with cooked carrots. It typically features ham, carrots, and sometimes onions or basic seasonings, and is common in home cooking across many Western cuisines, particularly in American and European households.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is generally moderate in protein and fat from the ham, with carbohydrates coming primarily from the carrots. It provides a good source of Vitamin A from the carrots and protein from the ham, with a rough calorie estimate of 150-200 kcal per typical serving.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 180 kcal |
| Protein | 12 g |
| Carbs | 15 g |
| Fat | 8 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sodium | 650 mg |
| Vitamin A | 450 mcg RAE |
| Vitamin C | 8 mg |
| Potassium | 380 mg |
| Iron | 1.2 mg |
| Calcium | 45 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.4 mcg |
| Niacin (B3) | 3.5 mg |
| Phosphorus | 150 mg |
Per 1 cup (220 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
This combination is a classic example of using leftover ham (often from holidays) to create a new meal, highlighting a cultural tradition of frugality and flavor pairing. Nutritionally, the beta-carotene in carrots is fat-soluble, so the fat from the ham can help enhance its absorption.
