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Nutrition Facts
Amino Acids
Protein, Fat and Carbohydrate %
Key Nutrients (% Daily Value)
Macronutrients and Vitamins in "Cured Ham"
| Food Name: Cured Ham | |
| Food Group: Meats | |
| Macronutrients | |
| Calories (kcal): 226 | Total Fat (g): 15 |
| Protein (g): 21 | Water (g): 61 |
| Fats | |
| Saturated Fat (g): 5 | Cholesterol (mg): 62 |
| Monounsaturated Fat (mg): 7070 | Polyunsaturated Fat (mg): 1780 |
| Omega-3 (mg): 160 | Omega-6 (mg): 1620 |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin C (mg): 14 | Thiamin/B1 (mg): 1 |
| Niacin/B3 (mg): 5 | Pantothenic Acid/B5 (mg): 1 |
| Folate/B9 (mcg): 5 | Food Folate (mcg): 5 |
| Folate DFE (mcg): 5 | |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium (mg): 8 | Iron (mg): 1 |
| Magnesium (mg): 17 | Phosphorus (mg): 243 |
| Potassium (mg): 357 | Sodium (mg): 941 |
| Zinc (mg): 3 | Selenium (mcg): 36 |
| Amino Acids | |
| Tryptophan (mg): 233 | Threonine (mg): 916 |
| Isoleucine (mg): 883 | Leucine (mg): 1596 |
| Lysine (mg): 1764 | Methionine (mg): 535 |
| Cystine (mg): 243 | Phenylalanine (mg): 791 |
| Tyrosine (mg): 673 | Valine (mg): 920 |
| Arginine (mg): 1271 | Histidine (mg): 811 |
| Alanine (mg): 1172 | Aspartic Acid (mg): 1895 |
| Glutamic Acid (mg): 3031 | Glycine (mg): 1005 |
| Proline (mg): 874 | Serine (mg): 798 |
| Other Compounds | |
| PRAL Score: 11 | |
Key Nutrition Facts about Cured Ham
FAQ's
What are the protein, carbohydrate, and fat contents in 100 grams of 'Cured Ham'?
100 grams of 'Cured Ham' contains approximately following amounts of protein, carbohydrates, and fat:
Protein – 21g (around 42% of daily requirement),
Carbohydrates – 0g (around 0% of daily requirement),
Fat – 15g (around 19% of daily requirement).
It is typically higher in Protein while lower in Carbohydrates, making it more suitable for diets that are high-protein and also suitable for those requiring low Carbohydrates intake.
How many calories are in 100 grams of 'Cured Ham'?
A 100-gram serving of 'Cured Ham' provides around 226 kcal of energy. The majority of the calories come from fat, based on its macronutrient composition. This contributes approximately 11% of an average 2000 kcal daily diet, making it a moderate-calorie food choice.
Is 'Cured Ham' mainly a source of protein, carbohydrates, or fat?
In 100g, 'Cured Ham' is mainly a source of protein. It contains 21g protein, 0g carbs, and 15g fat, making it suitable for diets focused on protein.
Does 'Cured Ham' contain calcium, potassium, iron, and other essential minerals?
'Cured Ham' is a good source of the following minerals per 100g:
Zinc (mg): 3 mg (27% DV),
Selenium (mcg): 36 mcg (65% DV),
Sodium (mg): 941 mg (41% DV).
It is also an average source of:
Phosphorus (mg): 243 mg (19% DV).
'Cured Ham' contains low amounts of the following minerals per 100g:
Calcium (mg): 8 mg (1% DV),
Iron (mg): 1 mg (6% DV),
Potassium (mg): 357 mg (8% DV),
Magnesium (mg): 17 mg (4% DV).
Which vitamins are present in Cured Ham in significant amounts?
'Cured Ham' is a good source of the following vitamins per 100g:
Thiamin/B1 (mg): 1 mg (83% DV),
Niacin/B3 (mg): 5 mg (31% DV),
Vitamin B12 (mcg): 1 mcg (42% DV).
It provides an average amount of:
Vitamin C (mg): 14 mg (16% DV),
Pantothenic Acid/B5 (mg): 1 mg (20% DV).
'Cured Ham' contains small to moderate amounts of the following vitamins per 100g:
Folate/B9 (mcg): 5 mcg (1% DV),
Food Folate (mcg): 5 mcg (1% DV),
Folate DFE (mcg): 5 mcg (1% DV).
Which nutrients in 'Cured Ham' may be harmful if consumed in excess?
It also contains moderate levels of:
Saturated Fat (g): 5 g (25% of max recommended),
Cholesterol (mg): 62 mg (21% of max recommended),
Sodium (mg): 941 mg (41% of max recommended).