Comparison

Ham slices air dried with Cornish sea salt vs Cooked Ham

Overall, Ham slices air dried with Cornish sea salt has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 6 of our comparison points versus 4.

Nutrition per 100 g

NutrientHam slices air dried with Co...Cooked Ham
Nutri-Score a c
NOVA group 3 4
Calories 137 kcal 93 kcal
Fat 3.3 g 2.1 g
Saturated fat 1.3 g 0.7 g
Sugars 1.7 g 0.7 g
Salt 0 g 1.6 g
Fiber 1.7 g 0.7 g
Protein 26 g 17.9 g
Additives39
AllergensNone listedPork

Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).

Key differences

  • Cooked Ham has 32% fewer calories (93 kcal vs 137 kcal).
  • Cooked Ham has 36% less fat (2.1 g vs 3.3 g).
  • Cooked Ham has 47% less saturated fat (0.7 g vs 1.3 g).
  • Cooked Ham has 57% less sugar (0.7 g vs 1.7 g).
  • Ham slices air dried with Cornish sea salt has 99% less salt (0 g vs 1.6 g).
  • Ham slices air dried with Cornish sea salt has 57% more fiber (1.7 g vs 0.7 g).
  • Ham slices air dried with Cornish sea salt has 31% more protein (26 g vs 17.9 g).
  • Ham slices air dried with Cornish sea salt has the better Nutri-Score.
  • Ham slices air dried with Cornish sea salt is less processed (lower NOVA group).
  • Only Cooked Ham lists: Pork.

Ingredients

Ham slices air dried with Cornish sea salt

British Pork, Sea Salt, Brown Sugar, Sugar, Preservatives (Sodium Nitrite, Sodium Nitrate), Antioxidant (Sodium Ascorbate).

Cooked Ham

Pork 88%, Water, Salt, Dextrose, Stabilisers (Potassium Triphosphate, Sodium Triphosphate, Tetrapotassium Diphosphate), Mineral Sea Salt, Honey, Brown Sugar, Antioxidants (Sodium Ascorbate), Gluten Free Breadcrumbs (Rice Flour, Cornflour, Salt, Dextrose, Rapeseed Oil, Colours (Curcumin, Paprika)), Preservative (Sodium Nitrite), Pork Gelatine, Caramelised Sugar Syrup.

FAQ

Which is healthier: Ham slices air dried with Cornish sea salt or Cooked Ham?

Overall, Ham slices air dried with Cornish sea salt has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. We compare Nutri-Score, processing level and seven nutrients per 100 g. Your own needs (for example low sugar or high protein) may make a different choice better for you.

Which has fewer calories?

Cooked Ham has fewer calories: 93 kcal versus 137 kcal per 100 g.

Which has less sugar?

Cooked Ham has less sugar: 0.7 g versus 1.7 g per 100 g.

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