Canned Pork Luncheon Meat: Calories, Sodium and Slices

Luncheon meat, pork, canned

100 g

Calculation basis: USDA07045 cannedporkluncheon;not plainmeat orspecificbrand.21g referenceslice4.25×4.25×1/16inches;not universal slice.

Calculated from the 100 g values. — means unknown, not zero. ~ indicates an estimated serving weight.

334kcal

Carbohydrate2.1 g 3%

Protein12.5 g 15%

Fat30.3 g 82%

Luncheon meat, pork, canned Nutrition Values

Nutrients	100 g	1 100 grams
Calories(kcal)	334	334
Carbohydrate (g)	2.1	2.1
Protein (g)	12.5	12.5
Fat (g)	30.3	30.3
Fiber (g)	0	0
Cholesterol (mg)	62	62
Sodium (mg)	1289	1289
Potassium (mg)	215	215
Calcium (mg)	6	6
Iron (mg)	0.72	0.72
Vitamin A (µg RAE)	0	0
Vitamin C (mg)	1	1

Values are calculated from a 100 g basis. The product, recipe and serving amount can change the result. See the food-specific notes below for the reference used.

Canned pork luncheon meat: the reference food

This page uses USDA's canned pork luncheon meat record, with 334 kcal per 100 grams. It describes a processed pork product, not plain canned meat, ground pork or the confirmed contents of a particular brand's can.

Calories in a slice

The source gives a 21-gram thin slice measuring about 4¼ by 4¼ inches and 1/16 inch thick. That reference slice supplies 70 kcal; a weighed 50 grams supplies 167 kcal. Do not assign 21 grams to a thicker slice, and do not automatically treat the can's net weight as one serving.

Sodium, fat and protein

Per 100 grams, the record provides 1289 mg of sodium, 30.3 grams of fat and 12.5 grams of protein. A 50-gram amount contains 644.5 mg of sodium and 6.25 grams of protein. Sodium per 100 grams corresponds to about 3.22 grams of salt equivalent, not a direct measurement of added salt. When limiting sodium, account for both the portion and other salty foods in the meal. The reduced-sodium pork sausage explanation illustrates, for a separate product, why reduced sodium does not mean salt-free.

Is it the same as SPAM or reduced-sodium meat?

No. Brands, meat mixtures and recipes vary. The 21-gram slice of chopped canned ham uses a separate composition reference. Reduced-sodium products and versions containing chicken or turkey need their own labels. Although this historical record reports zero sugar, that does not establish that all canned meats are sugar-free. Iron is 0.72 mg per 100 grams; the product should not be presented as a treatment for anaemia. The portion and recipe differences for pulled pork in sauce must likewise be assessed separately from this luncheon meat’s zero-sugar reference.

Serving and storage

Weigh the amount added to a sandwich or cooked dish. Vegetables add variety to the meal but do not cancel the meat's sodium or fat. Check your can's label for whether it is ready to eat, refrigeration after opening and the time allowed before use. A generic nutrition table cannot replace those product-specific instructions.

Sources and calculation basis

USDA SR28: 07045. Source record checked on 25 October 2026. The historical reference applies to the specified food and edible weight; it is not assumed to match every brand label.