Cooked ham
No glycemic index4/10
No glycemic index — no carbohydrates
0.6 g carbohydrates per 100 g
Logi score 4/10
- About 19 g of protein per 100 g
- Very salty: about 1,000 mg of sodium per 100 g, about 2.5 g of salt
Cooked ham has no glycemic index: it contains no carbohydrates.
Reviewed Aug 6, 2026 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted, human-reviewed) · Not medical advice · Report an error
Instead of this
- Lean hamno GI The same cooked ham with about half the fat: about 3 g of fat and 115 kcal per 100 g.
- no GI Roasted turkey breast sliced for sandwiches: more protein, about 2 g of fat and far less salt than cured ham.
Turkey breast - no GI Cooked chicken breast works in sandwiches and salads: about 31 g of protein and only about 45 mg of sodium per 100 g.
Chicken breast - no GI An unprocessed protein for breakfasts and sandwiches, with about 140 mg of sodium per 100 g instead of about 1,000 mg.
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Forms of Cooked ham
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Portions
| Portion | Grams |
|---|---|
| 1 thin deli slice | 13 g |
| 1 slice | 28 g |
| 1 serving (2 oz) | 56 g |
| 3 oz | 85 g |
| 1 cup, diced | 140 g |
Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
137
Calories
0.55 g
Carbs
19.4 g
Protein
6.3 g
Fat
per 100g
| Calories | 137 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 0.55 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 0.2 g |
| Natural | 0 g |
| Added | 0.18 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Soluble | 0 g |
| Insoluble | 0 g |
| Protein | 19.4 g |
| Fat | 6.3 g |
| Saturated | 2.1 g |
| Unsaturated | 3.2 g |
| Sodium | 1200 mg |
Processing Level
80%
Highly Processed
Why this score?
- About 19 g of protein per 100 g
- Almost no carbohydrate: glycemic load 0
- Moderate energy for a meat: about 137 kcal per 100 g
- Very salty: about 1,000 mg of sodium per 100 g, about 2.5 g of salt
- A cured, processed meat, usually made with nitrite curing salt
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Allergens
No EU-14 allergen listed
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Cooked ham?
Cooked ham has no glycemic index because it contains no carbohydrates (0.6 g per 100 g).
Is Cooked ham good for people with insulin resistance?
Cooked ham contains no carbohydrates, so on its own it does not raise blood sugar.
Which form of Cooked ham has the lowest glycemic load?
Among the forms of Cooked ham in this database, Vegan ham has the lowest glycemic load (4 per 100 g).
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