Sausage & deli meats

Ham, minced

FDC 173865oz (28 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 18 · -4 vs Sausage & deli meats median

Minced 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.

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 16.3 g · 25%Carb 1.8 g · 3%Fat 20.7 g · 72%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories263 kcal13%
Total fat21 g27%
Saturated fat7.2 g36%
Cholesterol70 mg23%
Sodium1240 mg54%
Carbohydrate1.8 g1%
Dietary fiber0 g0%
Sugars0 g
Protein16 g33%
Potassium311 mg7%
Calcium10 mg1%
Iron0.79 mg4%
Magnesium16 mg4%
Vitamin C0 mg0%
Vitamin A0 µg0%
Vitamin E0.27 mg2%

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FDC 173865

Original 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.

Protein33% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the sausage & deli meats median

Nutrient density18 vs 22 median
Protein / 100 g16 vs 14 median
Fiber / 100 g0 vs 0 median
Sodium / 100 g1240 vs 1030 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

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