Hormel - Lite 50% Less Fat Spam has a average-calorie, low-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin C.
The food contains 1.76g 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 15.87 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
Because of its high fat content, it could be unsuitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is high in saturated fats and low in trans fats.
It is also rich in Vitamin C, whose benefits include, but are not limited to protection against immune system deficiencies, cardiovascular disease, prenatal health problems, eye disease, and even skin wrinkling.
It has a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 6, for Hormel - Lite 50% Less Fat Spam , and we advise that this food sparingly.
Calories from Protein | 32% | |
Calories from Fat | 64% | |
Calories from Carbs | 4% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Vitamin C | 31.7 mg | 52.9% | Top 10% | Very High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Iron | 1.3 mg | 7.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
Potassium | 0 mg | |||
Sodium | 1022.9 mg | 42.6% | Top 30% | High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 1.76 g | 0.6% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Dietary Fiber | 0 g | |||
Sugars | 0 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Protein | 15.9 g | 31.7% | Top 30% | High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Fat | 14.1 g | 21.7% | Top 30% | High |
Saturated Fat | 5.3 g | 26.5% | Top 30% | High |
Total Trans Fatty Acids | 0 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 110 Calories from Fat 70
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8 g 12.3%
Saturated Fat 3 g 15%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 40 mg 13.3%
Sodium 580 mg 24.2%
Total Carbohydrates 1 g 0.3%
Dietary Fiber 0 g
Sugars 0 g
Protein 9 g 18%
Vitamin A Vitamin C 30%
Calcium Iron 4%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per 100g | Calories 300
Protein 12.3 g | Carbs 0 g | Fat 28.2 g
Per 100g | Calories 317
Protein 12.3 g | Carbs 1.76 g | Fat 28.2 g
Per 100g | Calories 494
Protein 17.6 g | Carbs 0 g | Fat 45.9 g
Per 100g | Calories 494
Protein 17.6 g | Carbs 0 g | Fat 45.9 g
Per 100g | Calories 190
Protein 11.7 g | Carbs 1.46 g | Fat 14.6 g
Per 100g | Calories 494
Protein 17.6 g | Carbs 0 g | Fat 45.9 g
Per 100g | Calories 136
Protein 9.9 g | Carbs 11.3 g | Fat 5.6 g
Per 100g | Calories 188
Protein 11.8 g | Carbs 0 g | Fat 16.5 g