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Boiled ham

Boiled ham

Carb Check

Carbs
1g
Carbs
Fiber
0g
Fiber
Net Carbs
1g
Net Carbs
Carbs per Portion
0.3g
Carbs per Portion
GI Estimate
Very Low (<= 20)
GI Estimate

Legend

Low Impact
Moderate Impact
High Impact

Color-coded system for nutritional impact: Use for food choices, especially for diabetes or low-carb diets.

Diet Check

Low Carb
Yes
Keto
Yes
Carnivore
Yes
Paleo
Yes
Slow Carb
Yes
Vegan
No
Vegetarian
No
Low FODMAP
Yes

pH Check

Boiled ham
Slightly Acidic

Nutrient Distribution per 100g

Boiled ham

  • Water
    70.0g
  • Fiber
    0.0g
  • Carbs
    1.0g
  • Fat
    4.0g
  • Protein
    22.0g

Advanced Nutrient Analysis

Histamine
Moderate
Purine
Moderate
Tyramine
Low
FODMAP
Not present
Oxalate
Not present
Goitrogen
Not present
Sulfite
Low
Nitrate
Moderate
Antioxidants
Low

Legend

Not present
Low
Moderate
High
Very High

For the antioxidant level, the scale is flipped. 1 (green) is a high antioxidant level, and 5 (purple) is a low antioxidant level.

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Boiled ham is a low-carb option with just 1g of carbohydrates per 100g, making it well suited for ketogenic and low-carb eating plans. Per 100g it provides 128 kcal, 22g of protein, and 4g of fat. Its fiber content of 0g per 100g supports digestive health. Boiled ham is also a good source of Sodium (31mg).

  • Net carbs: 1 g
  • Sodium: 965 mg
  • Vitamin B1 (Thiamine): 0.6

Boiled ham is keto-friendly with just 1g of carbs per 100g. A standard portion of 30g delivers 0.3g of carbohydrates, which fits comfortably within a daily keto macro target. With 22g of protein and 4g of fat per 100g, Boiled ham provides a solid macronutrient profile for a low-carb lifestyle. It is recommended as a regular part of a ketogenic or low-carb plan.

Boiled ham has a glycemic index (GI) of , indicating a low carb impact on blood sugar. The glycemic load (GL) is , reflecting the overall blood glucose effect from a standard serving of 30g. With 1g of carbs per 100g, Boiled ham produces a measured glycemic response.

Vitamin Check

Vitamin A (Retinol)
0
0% RDA
Vitamin C
0
0% RDA
Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)
0.61
17% RDA
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.21
5% RDA
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)
0.36
8% RDA
Beta-Carotene
0
0% RDA

RDA percentages are based on EU reference values for adults (19-50 years) per 30g serving.

Mineral Check

Sodium
2450
31% RDA
Calcium
15
1% RDA
Iron
2.3
5% RDA
Potassium
270
4% RDA
Magnesium
25
2% RDA
Phosphorus
135
6% RDA
Zinc
1.2
4% RDA

RDA percentages are based on EU reference values for adults (19-50 years) per 30g serving.

Allergen Check

Fructose
Not present
Lactose
Traces
Gluten
Not present
Soy
Not present
Shellfish
Not present

Legend

Not present
Traces
Low
Moderate
High

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