Ham and cheese spread
FDC 171629tbsp (15 g)
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Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Density 23 · +1 vs Sausage & deli meats medianHam and cheese spread scores 23 of 100 on the Nutrient Density Score, a Low band that ranks it 28th of 60 among sausage and deli meats, just above the category median. It brings a strong 32% DV of protein along with 17% DV of calcium and 10% DV of vitamin A, courtesy of the cheese blended into the spread.
This is a spreadable deli product meant for crackers, a bagel, or a sandwich rather than eaten by the spoonful, with a tablespoon or two covering a slice of bread. It is high in sodium at 1200 mg per 100 g and high in saturated fat at 8.6 g per 100 g, so it works best as an occasional spread rather than a daily one.
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Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 245 kcal | 12% |
| Total fat | 19 g | 24% |
| Saturated fat | 8.6 g | 43% |
| Cholesterol | 61 mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 1200 mg | 52% |
| Carbohydrate | 2.3 g | 1% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Sugars | - | |
| Protein | 16 g | 32% |
| Potassium | 162 mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 217 mg | 17% |
| Iron | 0.76 mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 18 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 91 µg | 10% |
| Vitamin E | - |
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 37 kcal | 2% |
| Total fat | 2.8 g | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 1.3 g | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 9.2 mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 180 mg | 8% |
| Carbohydrate | 0.34 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Sugars | - | |
| Protein | 2.4 g | 5% |
| Potassium | 24 mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 33 mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.11 mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 2.7 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 14 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | - |
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FDC 171629Original analysis by NutriVerdict
What it is rich in
Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Versus the sausage & deli meats median
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
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In the kitchen and how to use it
Ham and cheese spread is a smooth, spreadable blend of finely ground cooked ham and cheese, sold in a tub or squeeze container for quick sandwich building. It is spread on crackers or bread for a fast snack, used as a sandwich filling in place of sliced deli meat and cheese, or thinned slightly and used as a dip for pretzels or vegetable sticks. Its texture is closer to a pate or spreadable cheese than to sliced ham, since the meat is emulsified with the cheese into one uniform paste, and it is often packed for lunchboxes alongside crackers as a portable snack pack.
An opened tub should be kept tightly sealed in the refrigerator and used within the timeframe on the label, since the spreadable texture makes it more perishable than whole cuts of ham. Per 100 grams it has 245 calories, 16.2 grams of protein, or 32% DV, and 1,200 mg of sodium, so a tablespoon goes a long way as a spread rather than a main course, at around 15 grams per serving. It also supplies 17% DV of calcium and 10% DV of vitamin A per 100 grams, largely from the cheese component, while carbohydrate stays minimal at 2.28 grams per 100 grams.
Frequently asked questions about ham and cheese spread
How many calories are in ham and cheese spread?
It has 245 calories per 100 grams.
Is ham and cheese spread a good source of protein?
Yes, it has 16.2 grams of protein per 100 grams, equal to 32% DV.
How is ham and cheese spread typically used?
It's spread on crackers or bread, used as a sandwich filling, or thinned as a dip.