Ham with Pineapple Glaze

Ham with Pineapple Glaze is a classic baked ham dish, typically featuring a spiral-cut or whole ham coated in a sweet and tangy glaze made from pineapple juice, brown sugar, and spices like cloves or mustard. It is a staple of American holiday feasts, particularly for Easter and Christmas, and has roots in European and Hawaiian culinary traditions.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is high in protein from the ham but also contains significant fat and sugar from the glaze, making it a calorie-dense meal. A typical serving provides iron, zinc, and B vitamins, with a rough calorie range of 300-500 per 4-ounce portion depending on the cut and glaze.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	220 kcal
Protein	18 g
Carbs	12 g
Fat	10 g
Fiber	0.5 g
Sugar	10 g
Sodium	850 mg
Potassium	320 mg
Phosphorus	200 mg
Zinc	2.5 mg
Iron	1.2 mg
Vitamin C	15 mg
Thiamin (B1)	0.4 mg
Niacin (B3)	4.5 mg
Selenium	18 mcg

Per 1 serving (170 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it symbolizes celebration and abundance in many Western households, while nutritionally, the pineapple enzyme bromelain can aid in tenderizing the meat and may support digestion.