Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat provides 321 kcal per 100 g, with 1.8 g of sugars and 12.5 g of protein. That is 98% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is E and it is classified as NOVA 3 (processed food). It is listed in the Canned meats category. Contains: pork.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 2 onz (56 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 321 kcal | 180 kcal | 187 +72% | |
| Total fat | 28.6 g | 16 g | 21% | 12.3 +133% |
| Saturated fat | 10.7 g | 6 g | 30% | 4.2 +154% |
| Carbohydrates | 1.8 g | 1 g | 0% | 2.6 −31% |
| Total sugars | 1.8 g | 1 g | 0.9 +98% | |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 0.2 −100% |
| Protein | 12.5 g | 7 g | 14% | 16.6 −24% |
| Salt | 3.5 g | 2 g | 1.5 +137% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 799 Canned meats products on Foodmetria.
Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from October 2021. Other values: Open Food Facts.
Nutrition claims check
Claims its numbers support
- Source of protein
- 16% of calories from protein (EU: at least 12% of calories from protein)
- Low sugar
- 1.8 g sugars per 100 g (EU: no more than 5 g per 100 g)
Checked against the per-100 g thresholds of EU Regulation 1924/2006, using the nutrition data above. US labels follow FDA rules, which are mostly based on serving size and can give a different result; FDA has no defined “low sugar” claim.
Compared with other canned meats
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Pork, salt, water, sugar, sodium nitrite.
- Allergens
- Pork
Additives 1
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Serving size
- 2 onz (56 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0002114021358
Prices reported by shoppers
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Luncheon meat?
Luncheon meat contains 321 kcal per 100 g and about 180 kcal per serving (2 onz (56 g)).
How much sugar is in Luncheon meat?
Luncheon meat has 1.8 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Luncheon meat healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of E (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 3 — processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Is Luncheon meat vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Luncheon meat contain?
According to the label data it contains: Pork. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated October 4, 2024. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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