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Protein-rich processed meat, but high in sodium and saturated fat.
CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
2 slice (medium) of Canned luncheon meat (56 g) has 176 calories. That works out to 315 calories per 100 g. It contains 2 g of carbs, 7.1 g of protein, 15.1 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 716.8 mg of Sodium covers 31% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 28 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 100 g
315
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
3.6g
· 1% DV
Protein
12.6g
· 25% DV
Fat
27g
· 35% DV
Fiber
0g
· 0% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 5% · Protein 16% · Fat 79%
Vitamins
B1
0.45mg · 38% DV
B12
0.75µg · 31% DV
B3
4.1mg · 26% DV
B2
0.19mg · 15% DV
Minerals
Sodium
1280mg · 56% DV
Selenium
20µg · 36% DV
Phosphorus
155mg · 22% DV
Zinc
2mg · 18% DV
Medium
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Low
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 315 calories in 100 g:
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
NOVA 4
Ultra-Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
No known major allergens
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
— Not suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
✓ Suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
9.5g
MONOUNSATURATED
12.6g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.8g
Omega 6:3 ratio 26:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (26:1).
Canned luncheon meat provides 315 calories and 12.6 g of protein per 100 g. The same serving contains 27 g of fat.
Yes, canned luncheon meat is listed as compatible with keto and ketovore diets. It contains 3.6 g of carbohydrates per 100 g, but it is an ultra-processed food.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.