Ham, minced
FDC 173865oz (28 g)
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Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Density 18 · -4 vs Sausage & deli meats medianMinced ham scores 18 of 100 on the Nutrient Density Score, a Low band that puts it at rank 43 of 60 in Sausage & deli meats. Its strongest asset is protein, an excellent 33% DV, which is unusual for a processed cold cut.
It is typically spread on sandwiches or folded into deviled-ham style dips, with an ounce (28 g) a realistic portion. The trade-off is sodium at 1240 mg per 100 g and saturated fat at 7.2 g per 100 g, both high; bologna, beef and pork scores higher in the same category if a swap is wanted.
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 263 kcal | 13% |
| Total fat | 21 g | 27% |
| Saturated fat | 7.2 g | 36% |
| Cholesterol | 70 mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 1240 mg | 54% |
| Carbohydrate | 1.8 g | 1% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Sugars | 0 g | |
| Protein | 16 g | 33% |
| Potassium | 311 mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 10 mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.79 mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 16 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.27 mg | 2% |
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 74 kcal | 4% |
| Total fat | 5.8 g | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 2 g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 20 mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 347 mg | 15% |
| Carbohydrate | 0.52 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Sugars | 0 g | |
| Protein | 4.6 g | 9% |
| Potassium | 87 mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 2.8 mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.22 mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 4.5 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.08 mg | 1% |
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
FDC 173865Original analysis by NutriVerdict
What it is rich in
Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Versus the sausage & deli meats median
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
More nutrient-dense swaps
Foods in the same category that score higher on nutrient density.
Frankfurter, meat, heatedDensity 19 vs 18Polish sausage, porkDensity 20 vs 18Bologna, beef and porkDensity 20 vs 18