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Sliced ham
Calories & nutrition facts
regular, approximately 11% fat
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 164 kcal —
- Protein 17 g 33%
- Carbohydrate 2.3 g 1%
- Fat 8.8 g 11%
- Saturated fat 0.5 g 3%
- Fibre 1.3 g 5%
- Sugars 1 g —
- Sodium 814 mg 35%
- Cholesterol 57 mg 19%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin C 4 mg 4%
- Vitamin D 0.7 µg 3%
- Vitamin E 0.08 mg 1%
- Vitamin K 0 µg 0%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.63 mg 52%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.18 mg 14%
- Niacin (B3) 2.9 mg 18%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.44 mg 9%
- Vitamin B6 0.33 mg 19%
- Folate (B9) 7 µg 2%
- Vitamin B12 0.42 µg 18%
- Choline 81.9 mg 15%
Minerals
- Calcium 24 mg 2%
- Iron 1 mg 6%
- Magnesium 22 mg 5%
- Phosphorus 153 mg 12%
- Potassium 287 mg 6%
- Zinc 1.4 mg 12%
- Copper 0.09 mg 10%
- Manganese 0.56 mg 24%
- Selenium 20.7 µg 38%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 164 | 17 g | 2.3 g | 8.8 g |
| 1 × grams 1 serving | 56 g | 92 | 9.3 g | 1.3 g | 4.9 g |
| 1 × slice | 28 g | 46 | 4.6 g | 0.7 g | 2.5 g |
| 2 × grams 1 serving | 112 g | 184 | 19 g | 2.6 g | 9.9 g |
| ½ × grams 1 serving | 28 g | 46 | 4.6 g | 0.7 g | 2.5 g |
| 3 × grams 1 serving | 168 g | 276 | 28 g | 3.9 g | 15 g |
| 4 × grams 1 serving | 224 g | 367 | 37 g | 5.2 g | 20 g |
Similar foods
- Sliced ham deli meatpre-packaged, 96% fat free, water added107 kcal / 100 g
- Sliced pork hamwith fat, cooked129 kcal / 100 g
- Ham107 kcal / 100 g
- Cooked ham deli meatsliced122 kcal / 100 g
- Canned hamregular, 13% fat226 kcal / 100 g
- Ham slicecured, pork, bone-in, separable lean only, unheated130 kcal / 100 g
- Pork hamlean, raw126 kcal / 100 g
- Pork ham sliced smoked1-3% fat99 kcal / 100 g
- Flaked hamcanned136 kcal / 100 g
- Turkey hamsliced, extra lean, prepackaged or deli134 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Sliced ham
How long does sliced ham keep once the packet is open?
Keep it covered in the fridge at 5 °C or below and use it within 3–5 days. Put the slices back in the fridge promptly rather than leaving them out while you make sandwiches.
Can you freeze sliced ham?
Yes. Separate slices with baking paper, seal them in a freezer bag and freeze; they are easiest to use within 1–2 months. Defrost in the fridge and use promptly.
How do you make sliced ham crispy?
Lay the slices in a dry frying pan over a medium heat and cook for about 1–2 minutes on each side, until browned at the edges. Pat them dry first if they are wet, so they fry rather than steam.
What can you make with sliced ham besides sandwiches?
Add it to a cheese toastie, a ham and pea soup, or a quiche Lorraine-style filling. For a quick pasta, stir torn ham through peas and cream, then finish with black pepper.
What can you use instead of sliced ham?
For a similar savoury sandwich filling, use sliced cooked turkey or chicken. For a meat-free option, try thin slices of smoked tofu, fried until lightly browned.
Is sliced ham saltier than cooked ham deli meat?
The cooked ham deli meat listed here has 1,249 mg of sodium per 100 g, compared with 814 mg in sliced ham. Both can be salty, so a thinner layer helps keep the sandwich balanced.
How much sliced ham is a typical serving?
A serving is about 56 g, or roughly two slices if each weighs 28 g. Sliced ham provides 9.3 g of protein in that serving.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 173864 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
