Unheated Canned Regular (Approximately 13% Fat) Ham Cured Pork

Pork, Cured, Ham, Regular (Approximately 13% Fat), Canned, Unheated has a average-calorie, low-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin B6 and Thiamin.

The food contains 0.02g 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 16.97 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 average fat content makes it suitable 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 average MUFA and low PUFA. The omega-3 content is average.

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

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 34, for Pork, Cured, Ham, Regular (Approximately 13% Fat), Canned, Unheated, and we advise that this food in moderation.