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Ham salad spread
Calories & nutrition facts
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 216 kcal —
- Protein 8.7 g 17%
- Carbohydrate 11 g 4%
- Fat 16 g 20%
- Saturated fat 5 g 25%
- Fibre 0 g 0%
- Sugars 0 g —
- Sodium 1075 mg 47%
- Cholesterol 37 mg 12%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin C 0 mg 0%
- Vitamin D 0.7 µg 3%
- Vitamin E 1.7 mg 12%
- Vitamin K 0 µg 0%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.44 mg 36%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.12 mg 9%
- Niacin (B3) 2.1 mg 13%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.31 mg 6%
- Vitamin B6 0.15 mg 9%
- Folate (B9) 1 µg 0%
- Vitamin B12 0.76 µg 32%
- Choline 69 mg 13%
Minerals
- Calcium 8 mg 1%
- Iron 0.59 mg 3%
- Magnesium 10 mg 2%
- Phosphorus 120 mg 10%
- Potassium 150 mg 3%
- Zinc 1.1 mg 10%
- Copper 0.07 mg 8%
- Manganese 0.01 mg 1%
- Selenium 17.8 µg 32%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 216 | 8.7 g | 11 g | 16 g |
| 1 × tbsp | 15 g | 32 | 1.3 g | 1.6 g | 2.3 g |
| 1 × oz | 28.4 g | 61 | 2.5 g | 3 g | 4.4 g |
| 2 × tbsp | 30 g | 65 | 2.6 g | 3.2 g | 4.7 g |
| ½ × tbsp | 7.5 g | 16 | 0.7 g | 0.8 g | 1.2 g |
| 3 × tbsp | 45 g | 97 | 3.9 g | 4.8 g | 7 g |
| 4 × tbsp | 60 g | 130 | 5.2 g | 6.4 g | 9.3 g |
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Questions about Ham salad spread
What is ham salad spread made from?
It is usually chopped or minced cooked ham bound with mayonnaise or another creamy dressing. Recipes may add mustard, celery, onion, relish or chopped egg, so the texture ranges from chunky to smooth.
How do you make ham salad spread at home?
Finely chop cooked ham rather than puréeing it, then fold it into mayonnaise with a little mustard and finely diced celery or pickle. Start with about one tablespoon of dressing per 100 g of ham and add just enough to hold the mixture together.
What can you serve with ham salad spread?
Spread it in a sandwich or roll, spoon it onto crackers, or serve it with crisp lettuce and sliced cucumber. A little mustard, pickle or finely chopped spring onion cuts through its creamy, savoury flavour.
How long does ham salad spread keep in the fridge?
Keep it covered in the fridge at 4 °C or colder and use it within three days, especially if it contains homemade mayonnaise or chopped egg. Do not leave it at room temperature for more than two hours.
Can you freeze ham salad spread?
Freezing is not recommended: mayonnaise can separate when it thaws, leaving the spread watery and grainy. Make a smaller batch instead, or freeze the chopped ham before mixing it with the dressing.
Is ham salad spread the same as ham sandwich spread?
The names are often used for very similar mixtures of ham and creamy dressing, and recipes can overlap. “Ham salad” may include noticeable pieces of celery, pickle or onion, while “sandwich spread” can be smoother.
What can you use instead of ham salad spread?
For a similar sandwich filling, try chicken salad spread or finely chopped roast ham mixed with mustard and mayonnaise. For a meat-free option, mashed egg or chickpeas with mustard and a creamy dressing gives a similarly easy-to-spread filling.
How much ham salad spread is a typical serving?
A level tablespoon is about 15 g; use two tablespoons for a generously filled sandwich, alongside salad or vegetables. It is salty, so a thin layer can give plenty of savoury flavour.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 173866 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
