Ham is pork from the hind leg that has been cured and usually cooked or smoked. It is sliced and eaten cold in sandwiches, or cooked and served as a main dish.
Nutritionally, ham is a good source of protein but is high in sodium from the curing process. Per 100 g it provides about 106 kcal, 0.3 g of carbohydrates, 16.7 g of protein, and 3.7 g of fat, with 1040 mg of sodium and 5 mg of calcium.
Ham is usually eaten in small slices. For accurate tracking, weigh the ham, and use the serving sizes below.
Plan your portion
How much is in your serving of Ham?
Nutrition values are reported per 100 g. A typical 3 oz serving (about 85 g) provides roughly 90 kcal. Use the serving sizes below to estimate portions when logging.
Calculated from the per-100-g reference. Values are rounded.
Serving
Weight
Calories
Carbs
Protein
Fat
100 g
100 g
106 kcal
0.3 g
16.7 g
3.7 g
3 oz
85 g
90.1 kcal
0.2 g
14.2 g
3.2 g
1 slice
28 g
29.7 kcal
0.1 g
4.7 g
1 g
Use the weight of the edible portion in the food state shown above.
Energy (kcal)
106 kcal
Energy (kJ)
443 kJ
Protein
16.7 g
Carbohydrates
0.27 g
Fat
3.73 g
Dietary fiber
0 g
Saturated fat
1.12 g
Trans fat
0.01 g
Sodium
1040 mg
Calcium
5 mg
Potassium
425 mg
Magnesium
18.8 mg
Iron
0.58 mg
Zinc
1.52 mg
Questions and answers
Ham nutrition FAQ
How many calories are in ham?
Ham provides about 106 calories per 100 g. A typical 3 oz serving (about 85 g) provides roughly 90 calories.
Is ham high in sodium?
Yes. Ham provides about 1040 mg of sodium per 100 g, from the curing process.