Apricot-Glazed Smoked Ham Recipe

Apricot-Glazed Smoked Ham has a very high-calorie, high-carb, very high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Thiamin, Riboflavin and Niacin.

The food contains 51.6g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average in complex carbs and high 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 105.5 gms of protein, it is very high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

However, the very high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's low MUFA and average PUFA.

It gives a good yield of Iron at 12 gms/ serving, and should be included in an Iron rich diet. Iron is essential to help carry oxygen from the lungs to the muscles and other organs, and is especially helpful for pregnant women. It has a very high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Apricot-Glazed Smoked Ham has been given a composite ranking of 10, and sparingly.