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Luncheon meat, pork, canned

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17%

334 kcal Calories

25%

12.5 g Protein

2.1 g Carbs

39%

30.3 g Fat

Fair nutrient density 15/100

How many beneficial nutrients Luncheon meat, pork, canned delivers for its calories — scored across 24 vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber, minus saturated fat and sodium. See the most nutrient-dense foods.

Caloric ratio

Where the calories in Luncheon meat, pork, canned come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.

334 kcal / serving

3% from carbs

Carbs 3%

2.1 g per serving
Fat 82%

30.3 g per serving
Protein 15%

12.5 g per serving

What Luncheon meat, pork, canned is a good source of

Stand-out nutrients per 100 g, by share of your Daily Value. Bold figures are an excellent source (20%+ DV).

Selenium51% Vitamin B1238% Thiamin (B1)31% Protein25% Niacin (B3)20% Riboflavin (B2)15% Zinc13% Vitamin B612% Choline11%

Full nutrition breakdown

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Neutral

Bars are shaded by how a high amount affects your diet — green for nutrients to seek out (fiber, protein, vitamins), red for those best kept low (saturated fat, sodium, cholesterol), neutral where it depends. Each bar shows the % of your Daily Value per serving.

Carbohydrates	Amount	% DV
Total Carbohydrate	2.1 g	1%
Dietary Fiber	0.0 g	0%
Total Sugars	0.0 g	—

Fats & Fatty Acids	Amount	% DV
Total Fat	30.3 g	39%
Saturated Fat	10.8 g	54%
Monounsaturated Fat	14.3 g	—
Polyunsaturated Fat	3.6 g	—
Omega-3 Fatty Acids	470.0 mg	—
Omega-6 Fatty Acids	3,080.0 mg	—
Butyric Acid	0.0 mg	—
Caproic Acid	0.0 mg	—
Caprylic Acid	0.0 mg	—
Capric Acid	80.0 mg	—
Lauric Acid	60.0 mg	—
Myristic Acid	370.0 mg	—
Palmitic Acid	6,680.0 mg	—
Stearic Acid	3,590.0 mg	—
Palmitoleic Acid	1,140.0 mg	—
Oleic Acid	13,140.0 mg	—
Gadoleic Acid	0.0 mg	—
Erucic Acid	0.0 mg	—
Linoleic Acid	3,080.0 mg	—
Arachidonic Acid	0.0 mg	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0.0 mg	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0.0 mg	—

Protein & Amino Acids	Amount	% DV
Protein	12.5 g	25%
Histidine	357.0 mg	—
Isoleucine	571.0 mg	—
Leucine	952.0 mg	—
Lysine	931.0 mg	—
Methionine	333.0 mg	—
Phenylalanine	491.0 mg	—
Threonine	487.0 mg	—
Tryptophan	122.0 mg	—
Valine	653.0 mg	—
Alanine	877.0 mg	—
Arginine	867.0 mg	—
Aspartic Acid	1,148.0 mg	—
Cystine	214.0 mg	—
Glutamic Acid	1,837.0 mg	—
Glycine	1,080.0 mg	—
Proline	679.0 mg	—
Serine	497.0 mg	—
Tyrosine	383.0 mg	—

Vitamins	Amount	% DV
Vitamin A (RAE)	0.0 mcg	0%
Vitamin C	1.0 mg	1%
Vitamin D	0.5 mcg	3%
Vitamin E	0.3 mg	2%
Vitamin K	0.0 mcg	0%
Thiamin (B1)	0.4 mg	31%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.2 mg	15%
Niacin (B3)	3.1 mg	20%
Vitamin B6	0.2 mg	12%
Folate (B9)	6.0 mcg	2%
Vitamin B12	0.9 mcg	38%
Pantothenic Acid (B5)	0.5 mg	9%
Choline	61.8 mg	11%
Betaine	4.1 mg	—

Minerals	Amount	% DV
Calcium	6.0 mg	0%
Iron	0.7 mg	4%
Magnesium	10.0 mg	2%
Phosphorus	82.0 mg	7%
Potassium	215.0 mg	5%
Sodium	1,289.0 mg	56%
Zinc	1.5 mg	13%
Copper	0.0 mg	4%
Manganese	0.0 mg	1%
Selenium	28.0 mcg	51%

Sterols	Amount	% DV
Cholesterol	62.0 mg	21%
Phytosterols	~	—

Other	Amount	% DV
Alcohol	0.0 g	—
Caffeine	0.0 mg	—
Theobromine	0.0 mg	—
Ash	3.6 g	—

About Luncheon meat, pork, canned

Canned pork luncheon meat is a block of cooked, cured, finely ground pork, the category the famous blue tin made a household name, sold ready to slice straight from the can. Shelf-stable for years, it became a wartime and travel staple and remains popular across the Pacific and the American South.

It is an energy-dense, heavily processed food: about 334 calories per 100 grams, with 30 grams of fat and a high 1,290 milligrams of sodium per 100 grams. It does supply protein and some B vitamins, but the salt and saturated fat, and its status as a processed meat, mean it is best treated as an occasional food rather than a daily one.

Sliced and fried until the edges crisp, it goes into breakfasts, sandwiches, fried rice and the musubi of Hawaiian cooking. Lower-sodium versions are sold for those who want the convenience with less salt.

Nutrition data from USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Luncheon meat, pork, canned?

There are 334 calories in 100 g of Luncheon meat, pork, canned, or about 95 calories in 1 oz (28 g).

How much protein is in Luncheon meat, pork, canned?

Luncheon meat, pork, canned contains 12.5 g of protein per 100 g.

How many carbs are in Luncheon meat, pork, canned?

Luncheon meat, pork, canned has 2.1 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.

How much fat is in Luncheon meat, pork, canned?

Luncheon meat, pork, canned provides 30.3 g of total fat per 100 g.

What is Luncheon meat, pork, canned a good source of?

Luncheon meat, pork, canned is an excellent source of Selenium (51% DV), Vitamin B12 (38% DV), Thiamin (B1) (31% DV), Protein (25% DV) and Niacin (B3) (20% DV) and a good source of Riboflavin (B2), Zinc, Vitamin B6 and Choline (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.