Calories in
ham and cheese spread
245 kcal per 100 g Ham and cheese spread contains 245 calories per 100 grams, or about 37 calories per tbsp. Per 100 g it provides 16.2 g protein, 2.3 g carbohydrate and 18.5 g fat.
By calories that splits 4% carbohydrate, 27% protein, 69% fat.
Calories in a typical serving
Per-100 g figures are useful for comparison but nobody eats 100 g of anything on purpose. These are the USDA's own household measures.
| Serving | Grams | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tbsp | 15.0 g | 37 | 2.4 g | 0.3 g | 2.8 g |
| 1 oz | 28.4 g | 70 | 4.6 g | 0.6 g | 5.3 g |
Full nutrition, per 100 g and per tbsp
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per tbsp |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 245 kcal | 37 kcal |
| Protein | 16.2 g | 2.4 g |
| Total fat | 18.5 g | 2.8 g |
| Saturated fat | 8.6 g | 1.3 g |
| Carbohydrate | 2.3 g | 0.3 g |
| Fibre | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Sodium | 1,197.0 mg | 179.6 mg |
| Potassium | 162.0 mg | 24.3 mg |
| Calcium | 217.0 mg | 32.6 mg |
| Iron | 0.8 mg | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 91.0 µg | 13.7 µg |
| Cholesterol | 61.0 mg | 9.2 mg |
| Water | 59.1 g | 8.9 g |
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (FDC ID 171629). A dash means the nutrient was not measured for this item, which is not the same as zero.
How ham and cheese spread compares
Among the 42 sausages and luncheon meats items on this site, ham and cheese spread ranks 23 of 42 by calorie density, against a category average of 257 kcal per 100 g — so it is about 5% less calorie-dense than typical for its group.
It carries 6.6 g of protein per 100 calories, a moderate protein contribution.
To burn off one tbsp (37 kcal), a 70 kg adult would walk for roughly 8 minutes — see the walking calculation on our sister site, or pick a different activity. Treat that as a sense of scale rather than a rule: eating and moving are not a simple ledger.
Questions
How many calories are in ham and cheese spread?
Ham and cheese spread contains 245 calories per 100 g, which works out to about 37 calories per tbsp. It also provides 16.2 g of protein, 2.3 g of carbohydrate and 18.5 g of fat per 100 g.
What is the macro breakdown of ham and cheese spread?
By calories, ham and cheese spread is roughly 4% carbohydrate, 27% protein and 69% fat. That makes it a predominantly fat-based food.
How long does it take to burn off a tbsp?
About 8 minutes of ordinary walking for a 70 kg adult (MET 4.0). That is a rough guide for scale, not a prescription — appetite and activity interact in ways a simple subtraction does not capture.
Is this figure exact for the ham and cheese spread I bought?
No. These are USDA reference values, averaged across samples. Real foods vary with variety, ripeness, growing conditions, cut, brand and how they were cooked — 10–20% either way is normal. Use them for planning, not precision.
Similar foods
Closest in calorie density within sausages and luncheon meats.
Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy — public domain. Full USDA description: "Ham and cheese spread". General information only — not medical or nutrition advice. Values are averages for a food type and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation.