
Ham.
Ham — Nutrition & Culinary Profile
meatHam is a versatile, cured pork leg prized for its savory, slightly sweet, and deeply umami flavor profile. Whether thinly sliced for sandwiches, diced into hearty stews, or glazed and roasted as a holiday centerpiece, it offers a tender yet firm texture. Its rich, salty notes pair beautifully with sweet glazes, sharp cheeses, and robust mustards.
✓ Gluten-free✓ Keto✓ Low-carb
Processing States
Minerals per 100g
Calcium9 mg
Iron0.9 mg
Magnesium17 mg
Phosphorus150 mg
Potassium287 mg
Sodium1200 mg
Zinc1.8 mg
Vitamins per 100g
Vitamin A0 µg
Vitamin C0 mg
Vitamin D0 µg
Vitamin E0.2 mg
Vitamin K0 µg
Vitamin B10.7 mg
Vitamin B20.2 mg
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)4.5 mg
Vitamin B60.4 mg
Vitamin B9 (Folate)4 µg
Vitamin B120.6 µg
Culinary Profile
Sweetness
2
Acidity
1
Bitterness
0
Umami
8
Aroma
7
Texturetender, firm, slightly chewy
Food Properties
Glycemic Index0
Glycemic Load0
pH6
Water Activity0.9
Kitchen Measures
1 Cup
248.4 g1 cup to grams
1 Tablespoon
15.5 gtablespoon to grams
1 Teaspoon
5.2 gteaspoon to grams
Density1.1 g/ml
Used in Cooking
Season
all year
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