Sausage & deli meats

Poultry salad sandwich spread

FDC 174581tbsp (13 g)

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Density 34 · +12 vs Sausage & deli meats median

Poultry salad sandwich spread scores 34 of 100, a Low band figure that ranks 10th of 60 sausage and deli meats, above the category median of 22. Protein leads its profile at 23% DV per 100 g, with vitamin E adding 15% DV, an unusual pairing for a deli spread.

It is built for sandwiches, usually spread by the tablespoon (13 g) on bread rather than eaten as a standalone dish. The main caveat is sodium, 653 mg per 100 g, typical for a processed deli spread but worth checking against sodium eaten earlier in the day, since a couple of tablespoons adds up quickly.

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 11.6 g · 23%Carb 7.4 g · 15%Fat 13.5 g · 62%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories200 kcal10%
Total fat14 g17%
Saturated fat3.5 g17%
Cholesterol30 mg10%
Sodium653 mg28%
Carbohydrate7.4 g3%
Dietary fiber0 g0%
Sugars0 g
Protein12 g23%
Potassium183 mg4%
Calcium10 mg1%
Iron0.61 mg3%
Magnesium10 mg2%
Vitamin C1 mg1%
Vitamin A42 µg5%
Vitamin E2.2 mg15%

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FDC 174581

Original 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.

Protein23% DV
Vitamin E15% DV

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Versus the sausage & deli meats median

Nutrient density34 vs 22 median
Protein / 100 g12 vs 14 median
Fiber / 100 g0 vs 0 median
Sodium / 100 g653 vs 1030 median

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More nutrient-dense swaps

Foods in the same category that score higher on nutrient density.

Bacon, turkey, low sodiumDensity 35 vs 34Corned beef loaf, jelliedDensity 35 vs 34Pastrami, turkeyDensity 42 vs 34

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In the kitchen and how to use it

Poultry salad sandwich spread is a mayonnaise-based mix of chopped chicken or turkey, often with diced celery or relish stirred in for crunch and tang. It is meant to be spread on bread for a sandwich, scooped onto crackers, or rolled into a wrap, making it a quick, no-cook lunch option straight from the container. The texture is soft and spreadable rather than chunky, closer to a pate or dip than a chunky chicken salad made from scratch.

Keep it refrigerated and use it within a few days of opening, since the mayonnaise base does not hold up well at room temperature for long. Spread it thin on bread or crackers rather than piling it on, both for texture and because it runs to 653 mg of sodium per 100 g. At 200 calories and 11.6 g of protein (23% DV) per 100 g, a tablespoon serving (13 g) makes a convenient way to add poultry protein to a quick sandwich lunch without any cooking involved.

Frequently asked questions about poultry salad sandwich spread

How many calories are in poultry salad sandwich spread?

It has 200 calories per 100 g; a tablespoon serving is 13 g.

Is poultry salad spread high in sodium?

Yes, it contains 653 mg of sodium per 100 g, so it is best spread thinly on bread or crackers.

How is poultry salad spread typically used?

It is spread on bread or crackers for a quick sandwich, or rolled into a wrap, straight from the container without cooking.

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