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Ham sandwich
Calories & nutrition facts
homemade
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 214 kcal —
- Protein 11 g 22%
- Carbohydrate 21 g 8%
- Fat 8.5 g 11%
- Saturated fat 2.2 g 11%
- Fibre 1.7 g 6%
- Sugars 1.9 g —
- Sodium 916 mg 40%
- Cholesterol 26.6 mg 9%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 40.4 µg 4%
- Vitamin C 2.1 mg 2%
- Vitamin D 0.61 µg 3%
- Vitamin E 0.74 mg 5%
- Vitamin K 6.8 µg 6%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.48 mg 40%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.22 mg 17%
- Niacin (B3) 3.2 mg 20%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.29 mg 6%
- Vitamin B6 0.19 mg 11%
- Folate (B9) 51.4 µg 13%
- Vitamin B12 0.2 µg 8%
Minerals
- Calcium 75 mg 6%
- Iron 2.1 mg 11%
- Magnesium 20.4 mg 5%
- Phosphorus 114 mg 9%
- Potassium 188 mg 4%
- Zinc 0.95 mg 9%
- Copper 0.15 mg 16%
- Manganese 0.47 mg 20%
- Selenium 16.8 µg 31%
Similar foods
- Ham sandwich or subrestaurant178 kcal / 100 g
- Ham sandwich or roll229 kcal / 100 g
- Ham sandwich wrap230 kcal / 100 g
- Ham and cheese sandwichon white213 kcal / 100 g
- Ham salad sandwichon white242 kcal / 100 g
- Toasted ham and cheese sandwichwith butter, homemade, toasted
- Traditional sliced bread sandwichwith cooked ham and butter268 kcal / 100 g
- Tuna salad sandwichhomemade229 kcal / 100 g
- Pork sandwich226 kcal / 100 g
- Salmon salad sandwichhomemade210 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Ham sandwich
How do you make a good ham sandwich?
Spread a thin layer of butter, mustard or mayonnaise on the bread to keep it from turning soggy, then add ham and something crisp such as lettuce, cucumber or sliced tomato. A little English mustard or chutney brings out the savoury flavour.
What bread goes best with a ham sandwich?
Soft sliced bread is classic, while a crusty roll or baguette holds up better to generous fillings. For a less dry bite, use bread with a close crumb and spread it lightly before adding the ham.
Can you toast a ham sandwich?
Yes. Butter the outside of the bread and toast it in a frying pan over medium heat for about 3–4 minutes per side, pressing gently, until golden and the filling is hot. Add cheese if you want it to melt into the ham.
What goes well with a ham sandwich?
Mustard, pickles, chutney and sliced tomato all pair well with ham; lettuce or cucumber adds crunch. For a simple meal, serve it with vegetable soup, a green salad or crisps.
How should you store a ham sandwich?
Wrap it tightly or put it in a sealed container and refrigerate promptly; eat it within a day for the best texture. Keep tomato, cucumber and other wet fillings separate until serving if you want to avoid soggy bread.
Can you freeze a ham sandwich?
You can freeze a plain ham sandwich, wrapped tightly, but thawed bread may be softer and mayonnaise, salad leaves and cucumber can turn watery. Freeze it without those fillings, then add them after thawing in the fridge.
Is a ham sandwich higher in salt than a ham and salad sandwich?
This ham sandwich has 916 mg of sodium per 100 g; the ham and salad sandwich or roll has a listed 161 kcal and 4.2 g of fat per 100 g, but its sodium is not listed, so the saltiness cannot be compared from these figures.
How much protein is in a ham sandwich compared with a ham and cheese sandwich?
A ham and cheese sandwich or roll has 14.8 g of protein per 100 g, compared with 11 g in this ham sandwich. The amount in an individual sandwich depends on its size and how much ham it contains.
Source: Canadian Nutrient File 6748 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
