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Virginia Ham
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Virginia Ham

Wellshire Farms
Available at Whole Foods
90
Calories
16g
Protein
1g
Sugars
1000mg
Sodium
23
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd find this Wellshire Farms Virginia Ham in the refrigerated deli or pre-sliced meat aisle, grabbed for sandwiches, holiday platters, or a quick brunch protein. It gives a nostalgic, comforting vibe—sweet-salty cured ham that feels indulgent but still familiar. The short ingredient list (pork with added water, salts, sugars, vinegar and a natural flavor) points to traditional curing and added moisture/seasoning rather than heavy industrial reformulation, so expect a moist, sliced cured texture typical of processed meats.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 3 oz
Servings per Container: 1
Calories90
% Daily Value*
Total Fat2g3%
Saturated Fat1g5%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol40mg13%
Sodium1000mg43%
Total Carbohydrate3g1%
Total Sugars1g
Protein16g
* 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

Virginia, Ham, (pork,, water,, cane, sugar,, sea, salt,, vinegar, [from, cane],, blend, of, sugar, and, honey, [cane, sugar,, honey],, maple, sugar,, natural, flavor)..

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:3 / 4

Processed Food

Why this score?

This is a processed cured meat: whole pork with added water, salt, sugars and flavoring for preservation and taste, consistent with NOVA group 3. It lacks the long ingredient list of emulsifiers, colorants or other industrial formulations that would indicate ultra-processed (NOVA 4).

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Common Questions about Virginia Ham

Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! Virginia Ham packs a solid punch of protein—16 grams per serving, which is great for muscle repair and energy. However, it does have a higher sodium content (1000 mg), so if you're watching your salt intake, you might want to enjoy it in moderation.

Perfect For

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holiday-baking
game-day-prep
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Vibe:

nostalgiccomfortingindulgentconvenient
$11.99
per package