protein
Ham cost $5.51/lb
priced and measured per 100g
Current price (per lb) $5.51
as of 2026-06 · U.S. city average · source: BLS
What that price actually buys you
Protein per dollar 14.35 g
Calories per dollar 202
Iron per dollar 0.7 mg
Zinc per dollar 1.59 mg
Vitamin B12 per dollar 0.52 µg
Folate per dollar 5.76 µg
Nutrition per 100g
Calories 245 kcal
Protein 17.43 g
Carbs 0 g
Fiber 0 g
Sugars — g
Iron 0.85 mg
Zinc 1.93 mg
Vitamin B12 0.63 µg
Folate 7 µg
nutrition source: USDA FoodData Central (FDC #168222)
Beyond the price tag
Water use medium
Storage life medium
Common in pork-producing states (IA, NC, MN); cured and cooked for longer shelf life
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