Calories in
ham salad spread
216 kcal per 100 g Ham salad spread contains 216 calories per 100 grams, or about 32 calories per tbsp. Per 100 g it provides 8.7 g protein, 10.6 g carbohydrate and 15.5 g fat.
By calories that splits 20% carbohydrate, 16% protein, 64% 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 | 32 | 1.3 g | 1.6 g | 2.3 g |
| 1 oz | 28.4 g | 61 | 2.5 g | 3.0 g | 4.4 g |
Full nutrition, per 100 g and per tbsp
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per tbsp |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 216 kcal | 32 kcal |
| Protein | 8.7 g | 1.3 g |
| Total fat | 15.5 g | 2.3 g |
| Saturated fat | 5.1 g | 0.8 g |
| Carbohydrate | 10.6 g | 1.6 g |
| Fibre | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Sugars | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Sodium | 1,075.0 mg | 161.3 mg |
| Potassium | 150.0 mg | 22.5 mg |
| Calcium | 8.0 mg | 1.2 mg |
| Iron | 0.6 mg | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 0.0 µg | 0.0 µg |
| Cholesterol | 37.0 mg | 5.6 mg |
| Water | 62.6 g | 9.4 g |
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (FDC ID 173866). A dash means the nutrient was not measured for this item, which is not the same as zero.
How ham salad spread compares
Among the 42 sausages and luncheon meats items on this site, ham salad spread ranks 31 of 42 by calorie density, against a category average of 257 kcal per 100 g — so it is about 16% less calorie-dense than typical for its group.
It carries 4 g of protein per 100 calories, so it is not a meaningful protein source.
To burn off one tbsp (32 kcal), a 70 kg adult would walk for roughly 7 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 salad spread?
Ham salad spread contains 216 calories per 100 g, which works out to about 32 calories per tbsp. It also provides 8.7 g of protein, 10.6 g of carbohydrate and 15.5 g of fat per 100 g.
What is the macro breakdown of ham salad spread?
By calories, ham salad spread is roughly 20% carbohydrate, 16% protein and 64% fat. That makes it a predominantly fat-based food.
How long does it take to burn off a tbsp?
About 7 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 salad 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 salad spread". General information only — not medical or nutrition advice. Values are averages for a food type and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation.