Spam Lite

by Hormel 340 g in Canned meats Barcode 0037600340588
Poor nutritional quality
Ultra-processed food

Spam Lite by Hormel provides 218 kcal per 100 g, with 2 g of sugars and 15.9 g of protein. That is 117% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is D and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Canned meats category and comes in a 340 g pack. Contains: chicken, pork.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
15.7 g · Moderate
Saturated fat
5 g · Moderate
Sugars
2 g · Low
Salt
1.9 g · High

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Serving size: 1 portion (56 g)

Nutrient Per 100 g Per serving% DV* Category avg
Calories 218 kcal 122 kcal 187 +16%
Total fat 15.7 g 8.8 g 11% 12.3 +28%
Saturated fat 5 g 2.8 g 14% 4.2 +18%
Carbohydrates 3.4 g 1.9 g 1% 2.6 +32%
Total sugars 2 g 1.1 g 0.9 +117%
Added sugars 0.5 g 0.3 g 1% 0.9 −45%
Protein 15.9 g 8.9 g 18% 16.6
Salt 1.9 g 1 g 1.5 +24%

*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 795 Canned meats products on Foodmetria.

Compared with other canned meats

Calories higher 30%
Sugars higher 10%
Salt higher 34%
Saturated fat higher 37%
Protein top 48%

Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.

Ingredients

pork (68%), chicken (23%), water, salt, thickener (1442), sugar, acidity regulator (451), gelling agent (508), antioxidant (301), preservative (250), colour (160b), humectant (1520). hrrefrigerate

Palm oil freeNot veganNot vegetarian
Allergens
ChickenPork

Additives 7

High overexposure risk
High overexposure risk
Moderate overexposure risk

Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.

Product details

Quantity
340 g
Serving size
1 portion (56 g)
Sold in
Australia, Bulgaria, New Zealand
Barcode
0037600340588

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Spam Lite?

Spam Lite contains 218 kcal per 100 g and about 122 kcal per serving (1 portion (56 g)).

How much sugar is in Spam Lite?

Spam Lite has 2 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Spam Lite healthy?

It has a Nutri-Score of D (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.

Is Spam Lite vegan?

Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.

What allergens does Spam Lite contain?

According to the label data it contains: Chicken, Pork. Recipes change — always check the package label.

Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated June 4, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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