
Product Insights
Roasted dry cured ham is a roasted, dry‑cured pork leg product sold by Tesco in the United Kingdom. It belongs to the processed meat family (PNNS groups: Processed meat) and carries a Nutri‑Score of D with a NOVA rating of 3, offering high protein (≈25 g per 100 g) but a relatively high salt level (3.4 g per 100 g) and modest fat (4.1 g per 100 g). The formulation includes added salt, soft brown sugar, sodium ascorbate, sodium nitrite and potassium nitrate, which raise concerns for sodium intake and preservative exposure despite the low sugar and modest energy content.
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Nutritional Values
Values per 100 g
Comparative Analysis
Compared with typical meat products, this ham contains far less fat (4.1 g vs 18.6 g average) and fewer sugars (0.3 g vs 1.6 g), slightly lower salt (3.4 g vs 3.5 g), double the protein (24.8 g vs 18.4 g), and about half the calories (138 kcal vs 255 kcal) per 100 g.
Ingredients
Pork, Salt, Soft Brown Sugar, Antioxidant (Sodium Ascorbate), Preservatives (Sodium Nitrite, Potassium Nitrate).
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