
Product Insights
SPAM chopped pork and ham is a canned meat product from Hormel, containing 89 % pork, 2 % ham and a blend of salt, starch, water and several additives. It provides 15 g of protein per 100 g and is low in sugars, but the fat (24.3 g), saturated fat (9.7 g) and energy (292 kcal) are well above the average for canned meats, and its salt level (2.4 g) is relatively high, resulting in a Nutri‑Score of E and a NOVA 4 ultra‑processed rating. The product is certified gluten‑free, contains the allergen pork, and includes additives such as sodium nitrite, sodium ascorbate, trisodium diphosphate and flavourings, which may be of concern for some consumers.
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Comparative Analysis
Compared with the average canned‑meat profile (2.15 g sugars, 12.38 g fat, 4.21 g saturated fat, 3.21 g salt and 212 kcal), this SPAM variant is lower in sugar and salt, but markedly higher in total fat, saturated fat and overall energy.
Ingredients
Pork (89%), Salt, Starch, Water, Ham (2%), Sugar, Stabiliser: Trisodium Djphosphate, Flavourings, Antioxidant: Sodium Ascorbate, Preservative: Sodium Nitrite
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