Calories in
ham, minced
263 kcal per 100 g Ham, minced contains 263 calories per 100 grams, or about 75 calories per oz. Per 100 g it provides 16.3 g protein, 1.8 g carbohydrate and 20.7 g fat.
By calories that splits 3% carbohydrate, 25% protein, 72% 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 oz | 28.4 g | 75 | 4.6 g | 0.5 g | 5.9 g |
| 1 slice (4-1/4" x 4-1/4" x 1/16") | 21.0 g | 55 | 3.4 g | 0.4 g | 4.3 g |
Full nutrition, per 100 g and per oz
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per oz |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 263 kcal | 75 kcal |
| Protein | 16.3 g | 4.6 g |
| Total fat | 20.7 g | 5.9 g |
| Saturated fat | 7.2 g | 2.0 g |
| Carbohydrate | 1.8 g | 0.5 g |
| Fibre | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Sugars | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Sodium | 1,245.0 mg | 353.6 mg |
| Potassium | 311.0 mg | 88.3 mg |
| Calcium | 10.0 mg | 2.8 mg |
| Iron | 0.8 mg | 0.2 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 0.0 µg | 0.0 µg |
| Cholesterol | 70.0 mg | 19.9 mg |
| Water | 57.4 g | 16.3 g |
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (FDC ID 173865). A dash means the nutrient was not measured for this item, which is not the same as zero.
How ham, minced compares
Among the 42 sausages and luncheon meats items on this site, ham, minced ranks 19 of 42 by calorie density, against a category average of 257 kcal per 100 g — so it is about 2% more calorie-dense than typical for its group.
It carries 6.2 g of protein per 100 calories, a moderate protein contribution.
To burn off one oz (75 kcal), a 70 kg adult would walk for roughly 15 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, minced?
Ham, minced contains 263 calories per 100 g, which works out to about 75 calories per oz. It also provides 16.3 g of protein, 1.8 g of carbohydrate and 20.7 g of fat per 100 g.
What is the macro breakdown of ham, minced?
By calories, ham, minced is roughly 3% carbohydrate, 25% protein and 72% fat. That makes it a predominantly fat-based food.
How long does it take to burn off a oz?
About 15 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, minced 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
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy — public domain. Full USDA description: "Ham, minced". General information only — not medical or nutrition advice. Values are averages for a food type and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation.