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Spam 25% Less Sodium Meat 12 oz
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Spam 25% Less Sodium Meat 12 oz

Spam
12 oz
Available at Foodtown
180
Calories
7g
Protein
1g
Sugars
570mg
Sodium
16
Ingredients

What You Should Know

SPAM 25% Less Sodium is a retro pantry staple you’ll find in the canned meats aisle, often shelved beside canned tuna, Vienna sausages, ready-to-eat chili, and other shelf-stable proteins. Grocery displays sometimes tuck it near breakfast meats or in seasonal hurricane/storm-prep endcaps. It belongs in quick-shopping trips and long-weekend provisioning alike: a go-to for storm prep, road trips, and easy weekend brunches where a fried slice and eggs or a Spam musubi are on the menu. As a brand, SPAM carries strong cultural nostalgia and cross-generational recognition — marketed as reliable, convenient protein with broad appeal from mid-century Americana to Hawaiian and Asian-American foodways where it has become an ingredient with deep regional affection. The can’s bold, recognizable label and the “25% Less Sodium” callout create a health-adjacent halo, even though there’s no organic or “natural” certification; packaging is straightforward metal can (often with a pull-tab) and simple brand iconography rather than child-focused marketing. In plain processing terms this is a manufactured, shelf-stable canned meat made from blended muscle and added ingredients to stabilize, bind, and preserve it. Sensory notes: pale pink, dense and sliceable with a fine, smooth texture that softens when fried to a caramelized edge; salty, savory, slightly sweet umami with fatty richness; slices are commonly pan-fried until crisp and served with rice, eggs, sandwiches or diced into stews. The ritual of prying open a can, slicing, and frying is as much part of its appeal as the convenience and long pantry life.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2 oz
Servings per Container: 6
Calories180
% Daily Value*
Total Fat16g21%
Saturated Fat6g30%
Cholesterol40mg13%
Sodium570mg25%
Total Carbohydrate1g0%
Total Sugars1g
Added Sugars1g2%
Protein7g
* 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.

Ingredients

Pork,, Mechanically, Separated, Chicken,, Water,, Salt,, Modified, Potato,, Starch,, Sugar,, Sodium, Phosphates,, Potassium, Chloride,, Sodium, Nitrite..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • sodium nitrite - Synthetic preservative
No Preservative

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

This product is an ultra-processed food because it is a formulated canned meat product containing mechanically separated poultry, functional additives (modified starch, phosphates), preservatives (sodium nitrite), and other industrial ingredients rather than whole, minimally processed foods.

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Common Questions about Spam 25% Less Sodium Meat 12 oz

Well, that depends on what you mean by healthy! This Spam has less sodium than the original, which is a plus if you're watching your salt intake. However, it’s still processed meat, so while it can fit into a balanced diet, it might not be the centerpiece of a health food plate.

Perfect For

storm-prep
road-trip
weekend-brunch

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