USDA Survey

Ham, canned

Nutrition facts per 100g, sourced verbatim from USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 2705880).

167
Caloriesmoderate density
20.9g
Proteinhigh · 42% DV
0.5g
Carbslow · 0% DV
8.4g
Fatgood source · 11% DV

The verdict

Ham, canned is a protein standout — richer in protein than 75% of USDA whole foods.

20.9g
protein per 100g
Top 25%
protein vs USDA whole foods
167
calories per 100g
FDA labeling rules →

Ham, canned contains 167 calories per 100g, according to the USDA FoodData Central database. It provides 20.9g of protein, 8.4g of fat, and 0.5g of carbohydrates per 100g. Below you will find a complete nutrient breakdown including vitamins, minerals, and daily value percentages based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are normalized to a 100g serving per the USDA FoodData Central standardization. Source: USDA laboratory analysis and manufacturer-reported label data for food products sold in the United States.

💪 High Protein 🥩 Low Carb High Sodium

Where this data comes from

USDA FoodData Central is the United States government's authoritative reference for food composition, maintained by the Agricultural Research Service and updated as new laboratory analyses and manufacturer submissions are processed. Ham, canned is catalogued there as FDC ID 2705880, a usda survey entry. Every figure on this page comes from USDA laboratory analysis under the FDC USDA Survey program, standardized to 100 g so it can be compared fairly against any other food in the database. Values are shown on the USDA per-100 g basis.

By the per-100g standardization, Ham, canned reads as high protein, low carb, high sodium within common dietary frameworks. Compare it against 6 nutritionally similar items in Nearby Foods below.

Nutritional Value at a Glance

At 167 calories per 100g, Ham, canned gets 50% of its calories from protein , 45% from fat , and 1% from carbohydrates. This is a high-protein food (by FDA per-100g convention), making it suitable for muscle building and recovery diets.

Note: at 1068mg per 100g (46% of the 2,300mg daily limit), this food is relatively high in sodium. Those monitoring salt intake should factor this in.

Allergen indicators

No FDA Big 9 major-allergen indicator was detected in the product name and brand text scan (milk, eggs, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybeans, sesame). Absence-of-flag does NOT mean allergen-free. The USDA FoodData Central release does not always include a full ingredient list — always verify with the FDA-mandated ingredient and allergen statement printed on the physical package before consumption.

Nutrition Facts Serving size 60g Amount per serving Calories 167 % Daily Value* Total Fat 8g 11% Saturated Fat 3g 14% Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 41mg 14% Sodium 1068mg 46% Total Carbohydrate 0g 0% Dietary Fiber 0g 0% Total Sugars 0g Includes 0g Added Sugars 0% Protein 21g Vitamin D 0mcg 0% Calcium 7mg 1% Iron 1mg 6% Potassium 351mg 7% * The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Values per 100g

Macro Breakdown

167
Calories per 100g

167 kcal = 8% of FDA 2,000 kcal Daily Value

0%100%8of 2,000 kcal
167 kcal = 8% of FDA 2,000 kcal Daily Value
P: 20.94gF: 8.43gC: 0.49g
20.9g
Protein
42% DV
8.4g
Total Fat
11% DV
0.5g
Carbs
0% DV
1068mg
Sodium
46% DV

Values shown per 100g, the USDA FoodData Central standardization. Serving size for this entry is not declared in the USDA release.

Where Ham, canned ranks on protein

Its 20.9g of protein per 100g placed against every USDA reference (whole) food — the 7,879 SR Legacy and Foundation items with a protein value.

Protein per 100g — Ham, canned vs every USDA reference food

USDA reference (whole) foods with a protein value

21 Top 25% higher than 75% of 7,879 USDA reference foods

0–5: 2,829 USDA reference foods (36%). Below this entry. 5–10: 1,170 USDA reference foods (15%). Below this entry. 10–15: 863 USDA reference foods (11%). Below this entry. 15–20: 782 USDA reference foods (10%). Below this entry. 20–25: 1,085 USDA reference foods (14%). This entry sits in this band. 25–30: 826 USDA reference foods (10%). Above this entry. 30–35: 230 USDA reference foods (3%). Above this entry. 35–40: 32 USDA reference foods (0%). Above this entry. 40–45: 9 USDA reference foods (0%). Above this entry. 45–50: 11 USDA reference foods (0%). Above this entry. 50–55: 9 USDA reference foods (0%). Above this entry. 55–60: 33 USDA reference foods (0%). Above this entry. This food 0 60 every USDA reference food, bucketed by value

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Source USDA FoodData Central — SR Legacy & Foundation · April 2026

Full Nutrient Breakdown

Every nutrient USDA reports for this food, per 100 g, with each value's share of the FDA Daily Value shown as a bar.

Macronutrients

Nutrient Amount % DV
Carbohydrate, by difference 0.5 G
0%
Energy 167.0 KCAL
Fiber, total dietary 0.0 G
0%
Protein 20.9 G
42%
Total Sugars 0.0 G
Total lipid (fat) 8.4 G
11%
Alcohol, ethyl 0.0 G
Caffeine 0.0 MG
Theobromine 0.0 MG
Water 66.5 G

Vitamins

Nutrient Amount % DV
Choline, total 81.8 MG
Folate, DFE 5.0 UG
Folate, food 5.0 UG
Folate, total 5.0 UG
Folic acid 0.0 UG
Niacin 5.0 MG
Riboflavin 0.3 MG
Thiamin 1.0 MG
Vitamin B-12 0.8 UG
Vitamin B-12, added 0.0 UG
Vitamin B-6 0.4 MG
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid 0.0 MG
Vitamin E, added 0.0 MG
Vitamin K (phylloquinone) 0.0 UG

Minerals

Nutrient Amount % DV
Calcium, Ca 7.0 MG
1%
Iron, Fe 1.1 MG
6%
Potassium, K 351.0 MG
7%
Sodium, Na 1068.0 MG
46%
Carotene, alpha 0.0 UG
Carotene, beta 0.0 UG
Copper, Cu 0.1 MG
Cryptoxanthin, beta 0.0 UG
Lycopene 0.0 UG
Magnesium, Mg 20.0 MG
Phosphorus, P 221.0 MG
Retinol 0.0 UG
Selenium, Se 26.6 UG
Vitamin A, RAE 0.0 UG
Vitamin D (D2 + D3) 0.7 UG
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) 0.3 MG
Zinc, Zn 2.3 MG

Lipids

Nutrient Amount % DV
Cholesterol 41.0 MG
14%
Fatty acids, total saturated 2.8 G
14%
Fatty acids, total monounsaturated 4.1 G
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated 0.9 G
MUFA 16:1 0.3 G
MUFA 18:1 3.8 G
MUFA 20:1 0.0 G
MUFA 22:1 0.0 G
PUFA 18:2 0.8 G
PUFA 18:3 0.1 G
PUFA 18:4 0.0 G
PUFA 20:4 0.0 G
PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) 0.0 G
PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) 0.0 G
PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) 0.0 G
SFA 10:0 0.0 G
SFA 12:0 0.0 G
SFA 14:0 0.1 G
SFA 16:0 1.8 G
SFA 18:0 0.9 G
SFA 4:0 0.0 G
SFA 6:0 0.0 G
SFA 8:0 0.0 G

Other

Nutrient Amount % DV
Lutein + zeaxanthin 0.0 UG

Key takeaways

  • Ham, canned delivers 20.9g of protein per 100g — more than 75% of USDA whole foods. See the protein ranking
  • It carries 167 calories per 100g.
  • Based on its per-100g profile, it fits high protein, low carb, high sodium patterns.

Nearby Foods

Foods in the same category with similar calorie content, useful for swaps, substitutions, and side-by-side comparison.

Ham, ground

Survey
167 cal
P: 20.94gF: 8.43gC: 0.49g

Salami, made from any type of meat, reduced fat

Survey
172 cal
P: 19.2gF: 9.21gC: 1.55g

Head cheese

Survey
157 cal
P: 13.83gF: 10.9gC: 0g

Beef, dried, chipped, uncooked

Survey
153 cal
P: 31.1gF: 1.94gC: 2.76g

Pastrami, NFS

Survey
147 cal
P: 21.8gF: 5.82gC: 0.36g

Canadian bacon, cooked

Survey
146 cal
P: 28.31gF: 2.78gC: 1.8g

→ Compare Ham, canned side-by-side with Ham and Salami

Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories are in Ham, canned? ▼
Ham, canned contains 167 calories per 100g. It has 20.9g of protein, 8.4g of fat, and 0.5g of carbohydrates.
What are the macros in Ham, canned? ▼
Per 100g, Ham, canned has 20.9g protein (50% of calories), 8.4g fat, and 0.5g carbs.
How much sodium is in Ham, canned? ▼
Ham, canned contains 1068mg of sodium per 100g, which is 46% of the recommended daily limit (2,300mg).
Is Ham, canned keto-friendly? ▼
With only 0.5g of carbs per 100g, Ham, canned can fit into a ketogenic diet. Carbs provide 1% of its total calories.
Is Ham, canned good for a diet? ▼
Ham, canned has 167 calories per 100g. With 20.9g of protein, it can help with satiety. Fat content: 8.4g.
How does Ham, canned compare to other foods? ▼
Ham, canned provides 167 calories and 20.9g protein per 100g. That is 8 calories per gram of protein. Use our compare tool to see how it stacks up against similar foods in the same category.

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Primary source data

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USDA FoodData Central
Federal nutrient database, every nutrient figure here
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FDA Food Labeling & Nutrition
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NIH Office of Dietary Supplements
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FDA Food Recalls
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Dietary Guidelines for Americans
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Data Sources & Methodology

Data from USDA FoodData Central October 2024 release. See our methodology.

Source: USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 2705880) — USDA Survey database. Verify with USDA →

Source: FDA 2,000-calorie Daily Value reference — %DV computed against the USDA per-100g standardization basis.

Disclaimer: This information is for reference only and should not replace professional dietary advice. Nutrient content may vary by brand, preparation method, and seasonal factors.