Ham, gammon joint, raw

Gammon is a cured cut of pork from the hind leg. These figures describe a raw gammon joint, based on smoked and unsmoked, prepacked British and Danish samples. It mainly provides protein and fat. Per 100g, it contains 18g of protein, 7.5g of fat, including 2.5g of saturated fat, and 2.2g of salt.

Protein supports the growth and repair of body tissues. Gammon also provides B vitamins, which help the body release energy from food. Its salt and saturated fat content are worth noting for people monitoring their intake. The figures apply to the raw meat; cooking can change nutrient amounts per weight through changes in water and fat content. Full nutrient figures are in the tables below.