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Ham steak
Calories & nutrition facts
cured, pork, boneless, extra lean, unheated
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 122 kcal —
- Protein 20 g 39%
- Carbohydrate 0 g 0%
- Fat 4.3 g 5%
- Saturated fat 1.4 g 7%
- Fibre 0 g 0%
- Sodium 1269 mg 55%
- Cholesterol 45 mg 15%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin C 32.3 mg 36%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.8 mg 67%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.2 mg 15%
- Niacin (B3) 5.1 mg 32%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.62 mg 12%
- Vitamin B6 0.37 mg 22%
- Folate (B9) 4 µg 1%
- Vitamin B12 0.79 µg 33%
Minerals
- Calcium 4 mg 0%
- Iron 1 mg 6%
- Magnesium 19 mg 5%
- Phosphorus 260 mg 21%
- Potassium 325 mg 7%
- Zinc 2 mg 18%
- Copper 0.08 mg 9%
- Manganese 0.04 mg 2%
- Selenium 15.5 µg 28%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 122 | 20 g | 0 g | 4.3 g |
| 1 × oz | 28.4 g | 35 | 5.5 g | 0 g | 1.2 g |
| 1 × slice | 57 g | 70 | 11 g | 0 g | 2.4 g |
| 2 × oz | 56.7 g | 69 | 11 g | 0 g | 2.4 g |
| ½ × oz | 14.2 g | 17 | 2.8 g | 0 g | 0.6 g |
| 3 × oz | 85.1 g | 104 | 17 g | 0 g | 3.6 g |
| 4 × oz | 113.4 g | 138 | 22 g | 0 g | 4.8 g |
Similar foods
- Ham slicecured, pork, bone-in, separable lean only, unheated130 kcal / 100 g
- Hamcured, boneless, extra lean and regular, unheated162 kcal / 100 g
- Pork steak
- Pork loin centre cut steakboneless, lean, broiled174 kcal / 100 g
- Centre cut pork loin steakboneless, lean, raw123 kcal / 100 g
- Sirloin pork steakloin, boneless, lean, broiled161 kcal / 100 g
- Lean pork steakbaked, roasted, fried, grilled or bbq'd, no added fat160 kcal / 100 g
- Whole hamcured, water added, boneless, separable lean only, unheated110 kcal / 100 g
- Mini ham-halfcured, boneless, extra lean (approximately 5% fat), unheated122 kcal / 100 g
- Boneless pork sirloin steakloin, lean and fat, broiled170 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Ham steak
How do you cook ham steak without drying it out?
Pat it dry, then fry in a lightly oiled pan over medium heat for about 3–4 minutes per side, just until hot and lightly browned. Because it is usually already cooked, prolonged cooking makes it tough.
Can you eat ham steak cold, or does it need cooking?
Most ham steaks are already cooked, so you can eat them cold if the packaging says they are ready to eat. Reheat one until steaming hot throughout; if it is labelled uncooked, cook it fully instead.
How do you keep ham steak from sticking to the pan?
Let the pan and a thin film of oil heat before adding the steak, and leave it undisturbed until the underside has browned and releases easily. A non-stick or well-seasoned cast-iron pan works well.
What goes well with ham steak?
Pair its savoury, salty flavour with fried eggs, mashed potato, peas or cabbage. A sharp glaze of mustard and a little honey or brown sugar is a classic way to balance it.
How should you store leftover ham steak?
Refrigerate leftovers in a covered container within two hours of cooking, and use them within three to four days. Freeze portions airtight for longer storage, then thaw in the fridge and reheat until steaming hot.
Is ham steak the same as gammon steak?
They are both cut from the pig’s leg, but ham steak is generally cured and cooked, while gammon steak is cured but sold uncooked and needs cooking. Check the pack: gammon is often thicker and can be much higher in fat, with 17.7 g per 100 g compared with 4.3 g in ham steak.
How much sodium is in ham steak?
Ham steak is salty: a 57 g slice contains 723 mg of sodium. Serve it with unsalted sides rather than adding extra salt.
Does ham steak provide much protein?
A 57 g slice provides 11 g of protein. It is also high in vitamin B1 and vitamin B12, each of which contributes at least 30% of the daily value per 100 g.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 167874 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
