Processed meat is a Group 1 carcinogen. Same category as smoking (IARC, Lancet Oncol 2015). Per 100 g: 121 kcal, 19.6 g protein, 1030 mg sodium. The classification means causal evidence exists — it does not mean equal magnitude of risk.
How should I track Ham, sliced, restaurant?
Ham, sliced, restaurant is a good source of protein. The simplest way to track Ham, sliced, restaurant accurately is to weigh it raw, before cooking. According to USDA cooking yield data, meat loses 20–30% of its weight during cooking as moisture evaporates — so 150 g raw becomes roughly 105–120 g cooked. If you log the cooked weight using raw nutrition values, you will undercount your protein and calories. A kitchen scale takes the guesswork out of it. Quick tip: cook a batch, weigh it before and after, and you will know your personal shrink ratio for next time.
