USDA Survey

Spam

Nutrition facts per 100g, sourced verbatim from USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 2706211).

315
Caloriesmoderate density
13.4g
Proteinhigh · 27% DV
4.6g
Carbslow · 2% DV
26.6g
Fathigh · 34% DV

The verdict

Spam carries 13.4g of protein per 100g — more than 59% of USDA whole foods.

13.4g
protein per 100g
Top 41%
protein vs USDA whole foods
315
calories per 100g
FDA labeling rules →

Spam contains 315 calories per 100g, according to the USDA FoodData Central database. It provides 13.4g of protein, 26.6g of fat, and 4.6g 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.

🥩 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. Spam is catalogued there as FDC ID 2706211, 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, Spam reads as 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 315 calories per 100g, Spam gets 17% of its calories from protein , 76% from fat , and 6% from carbohydrates.

Note: at 1411mg per 100g (61% 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 56g Amount per serving Calories 315 % Daily Value* Total Fat 27g 34% Saturated Fat 10g 50% Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 71mg 24% Sodium 1411mg 61% Total Carbohydrate 5g 2% Dietary Fiber 0g 0% Total Sugars 0g Includes 0g Added Sugars 0% Protein 13g Vitamin D 0mcg 0% Calcium 0mg 0% Iron 1mg 4% Potassium 409mg 9% * 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

315
Calories per 100g

315 kcal = 16% of FDA 2,000 kcal Daily Value

0%100%16of 2,000 kcal
315 kcal = 16% of FDA 2,000 kcal Daily Value
P: 13.4gF: 26.6gC: 4.6g
13.4g
Protein
27% DV
26.6g
Total Fat
34% DV
4.6g
Carbs
2% DV
1411mg
Sodium
61% DV

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

Where Spam ranks on protein

Its 13.4g 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 — Spam vs every USDA reference food

USDA reference (whole) foods with a protein value

13 Top 41% higher than 59% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 15–20: 782 USDA reference foods (10%). Above this entry. 20–25: 1,085 USDA reference foods (14%). Above this entry. 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 4.6 G
2%
Energy 315.0 KCAL
Fiber, total dietary 0.0 G
0%
Protein 13.4 G
27%
Total Sugars 0.0 G
Total lipid (fat) 26.6 G
34%
Alcohol, ethyl 0.0 G
Caffeine 0.0 MG
Theobromine 0.0 MG
Water 51.7 G

Vitamins

Nutrient Amount % DV
Choline, total 68.5 MG
Folate, DFE 3.0 UG
Folate, food 3.0 UG
Folate, total 3.0 UG
Folic acid 0.0 UG
Niacin 3.5 MG
Riboflavin 0.2 MG
Thiamin 0.3 MG
Vitamin B-12 0.5 UG
Vitamin B-12, added 0.0 UG
Vitamin B-6 0.2 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 0.0 MG
0%
Iron, Fe 0.6 MG
4%
Potassium, K 409.0 MG
9%
Sodium, Na 1411.0 MG
61%
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 14.0 MG
Phosphorus, P 151.0 MG
Retinol 0.0 UG
Selenium, Se 22.9 UG
Vitamin A, RAE 0.0 UG
Vitamin D (D2 + D3) 0.6 UG
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) 0.4 MG
Zinc, Zn 1.6 MG

Lipids

Nutrient Amount % DV
Cholesterol 71.0 MG
24%
Fatty acids, total saturated 10.0 G
50%
Fatty acids, total monounsaturated 13.5 G
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated 2.0 G
MUFA 16:1 0.9 G
MUFA 18:1 12.4 G
MUFA 20:1 0.2 G
MUFA 22:1 0.0 G
PUFA 18:2 1.9 G
PUFA 18:3 0.1 G
PUFA 18:4 0.0 G
PUFA 20:4 0.1 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 0.4 G
SFA 16:0 6.2 G
SFA 18:0 3.4 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

  • Spam delivers 13.4g of protein per 100g — more than 59% of USDA whole foods. See the protein ranking
  • It carries 315 calories per 100g.
  • Based on its per-100g profile, it fits 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.

Venison sausage

Survey
312 cal
P: 20.23gF: 25.08gC: 0g

Mortadella

Survey
311 cal
P: 16.37gF: 25.39gC: 3.05g

Liverwurst

Survey
327 cal
P: 14.5gF: 28.5gC: 3.1g

Pork, roll

Survey
329 cal
P: 13.07gF: 28.39gC: 4.49g

Spam, reduced sodium

Survey
293 cal
P: 12.5gF: 25.1gC: 3.4g

Bologna

Survey
281 cal
P: 10.34gF: 23.77gC: 6.31g

→ Compare Spam side-by-side with Venison sausage and Mortadella

Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories are in Spam? ▼
Spam contains 315 calories per 100g. It has 13.4g of protein, 26.6g of fat, and 4.6g of carbohydrates.
What are the macros in Spam? ▼
Per 100g, Spam has 13.4g protein (17% of calories), 26.6g fat, and 4.6g carbs.
How much sodium is in Spam? ▼
Spam contains 1411mg of sodium per 100g, which is 61% of the recommended daily limit (2,300mg).
Is Spam keto-friendly? ▼
With only 4.6g of carbs per 100g, Spam can fit into a ketogenic diet. Carbs provide 6% of its total calories.
Is Spam good for a diet? ▼
Spam has 315 calories per 100g. Fat content: 26.6g.
How does Spam compare to other foods? ▼
Spam provides 315 calories and 13.4g protein per 100g. That is 24 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
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FDA Food Labeling & Nutrition
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NIH Office of Dietary Supplements
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Data Sources & Methodology

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

Source: USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 2706211) — 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.