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Virginia Brand Smoked Ham

Virginia Brand Smoked Ham nutrition label, ingredients and packaging
HIGH SCORE

Not Vegan

Contains 'pork'

Health ScoreExcellent
80/100
Calories
225
Sugar
6g
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Family & Pet Safety

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Not Dog Safe 🐶❌

⚠️ SODIUM ION POISONING: Vomiting, seizures (in high doses).
Ref: Merck Vet
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Pregnancy Safe? 🤰✅

Safe for consumption.

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Limit for Kids 👶⚠️

⚠️ PROCESSED MEAT: Linked to colorectal cancer. (WHO / IARC)

Ingredient Decoder

Moderate Caution

Sodium Phosphate

Used in processed meats and cheese to maintain moisture. High intake is dangerous for people with kidney issues and can weaken bones by leaching calcium.

Dextrose

A simple sugar chemically identical to glucose. It absorbs instantly into the bloodstream, causing rapid energy spikes and crashes. Often used as a filler.

Full Ingredients List:

PORK, CURED WITH WATER, DEXTROSE, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF SODIUM LACTATE, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM ERYTHORBATE, SODIUM NITRITE, SODIUM DIACETATE, SALT.

Diet Compatibility

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Vegan

Avoid

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Gluten-Free

OK

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Keto

Avoid

What you need to know

Fat in moderate quantity (7.96g)

Contains a moderate amount of fat. Consume as part of a balanced diet.

Source: National Health Service UK (NHS) - Fat: the facts

Saturated Fat in moderate quantity (1.59g)

Contains moderate saturated fat.

Source: National Health Service UK (NHS)

Sugars in moderate quantity (6.37g)

Sugars in moderate quantity.

Source: National Health Service UK (NHS) - Sugar: the facts

Salt in low quantity (0.00518g)

Low salt content.

Source: WHO - Fact sheet - Salt reduction

Health Benefits

  • Excellent Health Score

Cons & Warnings

  • Ultra Processed

Processing Level

Based on ingredient analysis (NOVA System)

NOVA 4: Ultra Processed

Analysis Report

Dr. Mark Chen, PhD

Dr. Mark Chen, PhD

Food Scientist

"Mark analyzes food processing levels and additive safety."

Health Integrity Analysis

Is Virginia Brand Smoked Ham truly good for you, or is it just clever marketing? We analyzed the nutritional density, ingredient safety, and processing levels using the CakeID Algorithm. With a calculated health score of 80/100, here is the deep dive into what you are actually eating.

⚠️ Moderate Caution

While free from the most dangerous additives, we detected Sodium Phosphate. Used in processed meats and cheese to maintain moisture. High intake is dangerous for people with kidney issues and can weaken bones by leaching calcium. It is generally safe in small amounts but worth noting for sensitive diets.

Nutritional Balance

With only 6g of sugar, this product maintains a balanced profile. It avoids the excessive sweetness of typical processed foods while providing 32g of protein.

Final Verdict

Taking into account the macro-nutrient balance, additive risks, and caloric density, Virginia Brand Smoked Ham achieves a CakeID Score of 80/100.

Highly Recommended: This is a top-tier choice that balances convenience with excellent nutritional value.

Health Recommendations

Muscle Fuel

Great protein source.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Virginia Brand Smoked Ham healthy?
Yes. With a score of 80/100, Virginia Brand Smoked Ham is considered a healthy option with a clean ingredient profile.
Is Virginia Brand Smoked Ham Vegan?
No. Contains 'pork'.
Are there artificial additives?
No high-risk artificial additives were detected in this product.
Disclaimer: The information provided by CakeID is for educational purposes only and not intended as medical advice. Always consult a professional for dietary concerns.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 package

Amount per serving
Calories
225
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8g10%
Saturated Fat 2g10%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg0%
Sodium 0mg0%
Total Carbohydrate 6g2%
Dietary Fiber 0g0%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 32g
Vitamin D 0mcg0%
Calcium 0mg0%
Iron 0mg0%
Potassium 0mg0%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Burn It Off

To burn off the 225 kcal in 100g, you'd need to:

23
Run
28
Cycle
56
Walk

Sugar Visualization

1 cube ≈ 4g sugar (Contains ~2 cubes)

Macros

FDA Check

Passed. No active recalls.