Pork, cured, ham with natural juices, spiral slice, boneless, separable lean only, unheated
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This is a lean, boneless ham, spiral-sliced for convenience and served with its natural juices. It offers a tender, slightly firm texture with a classic salty-savory flavor profile. Nutritionally, it's a high-protein, low-fat, and very low-carb option, making it a staple for protein-focused meals.
💚 Why it's loved
People love its familiar, comforting salty-savory taste and the sheer convenience of pre-sliced ham for quick sandwiches, salads, and platters. It's a centerpiece of holiday meals and a symbol of celebratory feasting in many cultures.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
The primary concern is its high sodium content, which can be an issue for those managing blood pressure. To counteract this, pair it with potassium-rich foods like leafy greens or avocado, rinse slices briefly if concerned, and practice portion control. It also contains nitrates/nitrites as preservatives; those seeking to minimize intake can look for uncured varieties.
Key benefits
- Excellent source of high-quality protein (19g per 100g)
- Very low in carbohydrates and sugars
- Low in total fat
- Provides essential minerals like phosphorus and selenium
- Convenient, ready-to-eat protein source
🍽️ Popular dishes
🌍 Where it's eaten
💡 Did you know?
The spiral-slicing machine, invented in the 1950s, revolutionized ham service by creating perfect, uniform slices without the need for a skilled carver.
Full nutrition (scales with serving)
| Water | 72.5 g |
| Energy | 109 kcal |
| Energy | 455 kj |
| Protein | 19.3 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 3.3 g |
| Ash | 4.4 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 1.2 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0.00 g |
| Total Sugars | 1.2 g |
| Sucrose | 0.78 g |
| Glucose | 0.44 g |
| Fructose | 0.00 g |
| Lactose | 0.00 g |
| Maltose | 0.00 g |
| Galactose | 0.00 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 4.0 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 0.76 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 20.0 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 283 mg |
| Potassium, K | 317 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 895 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.6 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.17 mg |
| Selenium, Se | 37.9 ug |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0.00 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.40 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.20 mg |
| Niacin | 5.7 mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.36 mg |
| Folate, total | 1.0 ug |
| Folic acid | 0.00 ug |
| Folate, food | 1.0 ug |
| Folate, DFE | 1.0 ug |
| Choline, total | 78.2 mg |
| Betaine | 3.4 mg |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.44 ug |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 12.0 ug |
| Retinol | 12.0 ug |
| Carotene, beta | 0.00 ug |
| Carotene, alpha | 0.00 ug |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, IU | 39.0 iu |
| Lycopene | 0.00 ug |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.17 mg |
| Vitamin E, added | 0.00 mg |
| Tocopherol, beta | 0.00 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma | 0.03 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta | 0.00 mg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units | 25.0 iu |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.60 ug |
| Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) | 0.60 ug |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 0.00 ug |
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 1.0 g |
| SFA 4:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 6:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 8:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 10:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 12:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 14:0 | 0.03 g |
| SFA 15:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 16:0 | 0.62 g |
| SFA 17:0 | 0.01 g |
| SFA 18:0 | 0.33 g |
| SFA 20:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 22:0 | 0.02 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 1.4 g |
| MUFA 14:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 15:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.09 g |
| MUFA 17:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 18:1 | 1.3 g |
| MUFA 18:1 c | 1.3 g |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.02 g |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.58 g |
| PUFA 18:2 | 0.43 g |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c | 0.42 g |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.01 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-3 c,c,c (ALA) | 0.01 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 18:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c | 0.01 g |
| PUFA 20:3 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:4 | 0.13 g |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0.02 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic | 0.01 g |
| TFA 18:1 t | 0.01 g |
| TFA 18:2 t,t | 0.01 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic | 0.01 g |
| Cholesterol | 57.0 mg |
| Tryptophan | 0.18 g |
| Threonine | 0.86 g |
| Isoleucine | 0.87 g |
| Leucine | 1.5 g |
| Lysine | 1.6 g |
| Methionine | 0.46 g |
| Cystine | 0.22 g |
| Phenylalanine | 0.77 g |
| Tyrosine | 0.63 g |
| Valine | 0.97 g |
| Arginine | 1.2 g |
| Histidine | 0.84 g |
| Alanine | 1.1 g |
| Aspartic acid | 1.7 g |
| Glutamic acid | 2.8 g |
| Glycine | 1.0 g |
| Proline | 0.83 g |
| Serine | 0.75 g |
| Hydroxyproline | 0.13 g |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0.00 g |
| Caffeine | 0.00 mg |
| Theobromine | 0.00 mg |
FAQ
What does 'separable lean only' mean?
It means the nutritional values are for the lean meat after any visible fat has been trimmed away, giving a more accurate picture of the protein source itself.
Is this ham pre-cooked?
Yes, cured hams like this are fully cooked and safe to eat cold. They are typically heated only to enhance flavor or for recipes.
How does the 'natural juices' label affect it?
It indicates the ham is packaged in its own cooking liquid, not a separate brine or solution, which can help retain moisture and flavor.