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Hormel Spam - Oven Roasted Turkey
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Hormel Spam - Oven Roasted Turkey

SPAM
12 oz
Available at Foodtown
80
Calories
9g
Protein
1g
Sugars
570mg
Sodium
15
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Hormel SPAM Oven Roasted Turkey is a shelf-stable, canned deli-meat product you’ll typically find in the canned meats or packaged lunch meats aisle, shelved near canned tuna, corned beef, and other SPAM varieties as well as quick-protein pantry staples. The 12‑oz recyclable aluminum can signals convenience and long storage life — an easy grab for shoppers wanting a ready-to-use protein. Shoppers reach for this product on quick grocery runs, storm-prep lists, dorm shopping trips, and when assembling simple weekend breakfasts or game-day spreads. It’s often marketed to households seeking familiar flavors and convenience: generations who grew up with SPAM, busy parents, college students, and outdoor enthusiasts. Branding leans on nostalgia and playful recipe ideas (“Top it with turkey!”), with front-of-pack calls like “gluten free” and USDA inspection statements that create a basic reassurance but no organic or natural certification. The ingredient list reveals turkey and broth as primary ingredients alongside functional additives — modified potato starch, phosphates, nitrite and small amounts of sugar — indicating an industrially formulated product. Sensory experience is straightforward: firm, sliceable, slightly springy meat with a savory, salty profile and a mild roasted-turkey flavor; it crisps and browns when pan-fried and is commonly served in slices for sandwiches, breakfast plates with eggs, rice dishes, or camping meals. Rituals around SPAM Turkey include quick skillet sizzles, diced additions to fried rice or casseroles, and nostalgic family recipes. In plain terms it’s a highly processed, convenient protein designed for long shelf life and easy preparation rather than fresh meat characteristics.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2.0 oz
Servings per Container: 6
Calories80
% Daily Value*
Total Fat4.5g6%
Saturated Fat1.5g8%
Cholesterol40mg13%
Sodium570mg25%
Total Carbohydrate1g0%
Total Sugars1g
Protein9g
* 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

USA, Domestic Ingredients:, Turkey,, Turkey, Broth,, Salt,, Modified, Potato, Starch,, Sugar,, Sodium, Phosphates,, Dextrose,, 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 is an ultra-processed product: a shelf-stable, industrially formulated canned meat containing additives (modified starch, sodium phosphates, dextrose, sodium nitrite) and processing agents rather than mostly intact or minimally processed ingredients.

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Common Questions about Hormel Spam - Oven Roasted Turkey

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective, right? This turkey version is relatively lower in calories and carbs, with 9 grams of protein per serving, making it a decent option for a quick protein boost. Just keep an eye on the sodium content—570mg per serving is quite a lot if you're watching your intake.

Perfect For

weekend-brunch
game-day-prep
storm-prep
road-trip

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