Hickory Smoke Flavored Spam

Hickory Smoke Flavored Spam

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Target diet: Vegan

Hickory Smoke Flavored Spam · Vegan

No, skip it.

pork, and 1 more.

  • pork
  • chicken

Automated check based on Open Food Facts label data. Not medical advice. Always check the package.

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Deciding ingredient

pork

On the label

Pork with hamwatersaltmodified potato starchsugarhickory smoke flavoringsodium nitrite

What we checked

Animal-derived ingredientspork, chicken
Open Food Facts analysisMarked non-vegan

This product on every diet

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Nutrition facts (per 100g)

Energy
321.4 kcal
Fat
28.6 g
Saturated fat
10.7 g
high
Carbohydrates
1.8 g
Sugars
0 g
low
Fibre
0 g
Protein
12.5 g
Salt
2.9 g
high

Per 100 g this product is high in saturated fat, low in sugars, high in salt. Bands follow the UK front-of-pack guide: sugars high at 22.5 g or more and low at 5 g or less; salt high at 1.5 g or more and low at 0.3 g or less; saturated fat high at 5 g or more and low at 1.5 g or less. This describes the label, it is not dietary advice.

Processing level: NOVA group 4, ultra-processed foods. NOVA classification, from the label data.

Ingredients (original text)

Pork with ham, mechanically separated chicken, water, salt, modified potato starch, sugar, hickory smoke flavoring, sodium nitrite.

Detailed analysis: why is Hickory Smoke Flavored Spam not vegan?

Our analysis indicates that Hickory Smoke Flavored Spam is likely not suitable for a vegan diet. This is based on the detection of the following ingredients which are generally avoided:

  • pork
  • chicken

The full list of ingredients we analyzed is: Pork with ham, mechanically separated chicken, water, salt, modified potato starch, sugar, hickory smoke flavoring, sodium nitrite.. We always advise verifying with the manufacturer for the most accurate and up-to-date information.

Nutritional information

Hickory Smoke Flavored Spam contains 321.4 calories per 100g, with 12.5g of protein, 28.6g of fat, and 1.8g of carbohydrates.

What should you do?

If you are following a vegan diet, we recommend looking for alternative products that do not contain these restricted ingredients. Many manufacturers now offer vegan-friendly versions of popular products, so be sure to check product labels carefully.

Disclaimer: This analysis is based on ingredient data and should not replace professional medical or nutritional advice. If you have specific dietary restrictions due to health conditions, please consult with a healthcare provider or registered dietitian.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Hickory Smoke Flavored Spam Vegan?

No, Hickory Smoke Flavored Spam is generally not Vegan because it contains pork, chicken.

Does Hickory Smoke Flavored Spam contain allergens?

Always check the packaging for the most current allergen information. The ingredients list we analyzed includes: Pork with ham, mechanically separated chicken, water, salt, modified potato starch, sugar, hickory smoke flavoring, sodium nitrite.

What are the nutritional facts of Hickory Smoke Flavored Spam?

Hickory Smoke Flavored Spam contains 321.4 calories per 100g, with 12.5g of protein, 1.8g of carbohydrates, and 28.6g of fat.

How much sugar is in Hickory Smoke Flavored Spam?

Hickory Smoke Flavored Spam lists 0 g of sugar per 100 g, which counts as low in sugar under the UK front-of-pack guide (5 g or less per 100 g).

Is Hickory Smoke Flavored Spam ultra-processed?

By the NOVA classification in its label data, Hickory Smoke Flavored Spam is in group 4, ultra-processed foods.

Can I eat Hickory Smoke Flavored Spam on a Vegan diet?

No, Hickory Smoke Flavored Spam is not recommended for a Vegan diet due to the presence of restricted ingredients. We recommend looking for Vegan-certified alternatives.