Meat and poultry
How much protein is in ham?
Sliced ham has 16.6 g of protein per 100 g. A typical serving (1 slice, 28 g) has 4.6 g of protein and 46 calories.
- Protein, 1 slice (28 g)
- 4.6 g
- Protein per 100 calories
- 10.1 g
Very high protein density
Protein in sliced ham by portion
| Portion | Protein | Calories | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 slice (28 g) | 4.6 g | 46 | 1 g | 2.5 g |
| 56 grams 1 serving (56 g) | 9.3 g | 92 | 2 g | 4.9 g |
| 100 g | 16.6 g | 164 | 3.6 g | 8.8 g |
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Nutrition per 100 g
- Calories
- 164
- Protein
- 16.6 g
- Carbs
- 3.6 g
- Fat
- 8.8 g
- Fibre
- 1.3 g
- Sugar
- 1 g
- Sodium
- 814 mg
Meat and poultry: most protein per calorie
- Turkey breast 20.5 g protein per 100 cal
- Chicken breast 18.8 g protein per 100 cal
- Sirloin steak 16.1 g protein per 100 cal
- Pork chop 14.9 g protein per 100 cal
- Chicken thigh 13.9 g protein per 100 cal
- Ground turkey (93% lean) 12.7 g protein per 100 cal
FAQ
Is ham high in protein?
Yes. With 10.1 g of protein per 100 calories, it has more protein per calorie than 80% of the 106 foods we track.
How much protein is in 100 g of sliced ham?
16.6 g, with 164 calories.
How much sliced ham gives you 30 g of protein?
About 181 g, for roughly 297 calories. That's about 6.5 servings of 1 slice.
Where do these numbers come from?
USDA FoodData Central, entry 173864: "Ham, sliced, regular (approximately 11% fat)" (SR Legacy). Brands and recipes vary, so a package label can differ a little.
Source
General information, not medical advice. Values are averages; brands and recipes vary.