Minced, Canned Pork and Ham Luncheon Meat, Includes SPAM,(Hormel)

Hormel - Luncheon Meat, Pork With Ham, Minced, Canned, Includes SPAM (Hormel) has a average-calorie, low-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Thiamin.

The food contains 4.6g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low in complex carbs and low in Simple carbs. Carbs are our primary source of energy but its source should be chosen with utmost care. Complex carbs are a more desirable addition to your diet, where as simple carbs should be consumed in moderation as it is very easily broken down, assimilated and absorbed in the body. With 13.4 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

However, the high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is high in saturated fats and low in trans fats. It's high MUFA and low PUFA. The omega-3 content is low. It is also ranked in the top 10 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good fats".

It has a very high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet.

Ideally consumed as a Main Dish.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Hormel - Luncheon Meat, Pork With Ham, Minced, Canned, Includes SPAM (Hormel) has been given a composite ranking of 8, and sparingly.