Turkey ham, sliced, extra lean, prepackaged or deli-sliced

Turkey ham, sliced, extra lean, prepackaged or deli-sliced has a average-calorie, low-carb, average-fat and high-protein content.

The food contains 1.52g 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. Its sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 19.57 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 average fat content, it could be suitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. It's low MUFA and low PUFA. The omega-3 content is low.

It has a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet. It is also a very high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Turkey ham, sliced, extra lean, prepackaged or deli-sliced has been given a composite ranking of 10, and sparingly.