Hams
Trader Joe's sliced Prosciutto
4 oz
Score
- High in salt
- High in saturated fat
- No additives
Why it scores 63
Trader Joe's sliced Prosciutto scores 63 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 20 points Ham: IARC classifies processed meat (cured, salted, smoked or fermented) as Group 1, based on colorectal cancer; each 50 g eaten daily is linked to an 18% higher risk. Regulatory
- minus 8 points Processed (NOVA 3): Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. Emerging
- minus 7 points Salt 1.9 g / 100 g: Very high in salt. Strong
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better salami and pepperoni
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Dry-Cured Ham Prosciutto Appleton Farms · 118 g No ham Score 79 out of 100 , 16 points higher -
Prosciutto Good & Gather · 3 oz Less saturated fat · No ham Score 79 out of 100 , 16 points higher -
Prosciutto Greminelli · 2.0 oz No ham Score 79 out of 100 , 16 points higher -
Prosciutto Applegate · 3 oz No ham Score 79 out of 100 , 16 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
sliced Prosciutto
Ingredients
- Ham minus 20 points
Processing
- Processed (NOVA 3) minus 8 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Saturated fat 5.4 g / 100 g minus 5 points
- Salt 1.9 g / 100 g minus 7 points
- Energy 250 kcal / 100 g minus 1 points
- Protein 28.6 g / 100 g plus 4 points
100 − 37 = 63
Can’t score above 79. Contains ham, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2]
Can’t score above 79. High in saturated fat and salt (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [7]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 250 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 16.1 g |
| Saturated fat | 5.4 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 28.6 g |
| Salt | 1.9 g |
Serving: 1 portion (28 g)
Ingredients
Label text, as published
Ham, Salt
Allergens and diets
- Not vegan
- Not vegetarian
- Gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
More hams on GoodSwap
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Black Forest Uncured Ham Applegate Naturals · 56 g High in saltContains added sugarsNo additives Score 69 out of 100 Good -
Extra Lean Uncured Ham Kirkland Signature · 24 oz Ultra-processedHigh in saltContains added sugars Score 51 out of 100 Okay -
Honey deli Ham Hormel Natural Choice · 8 oz Contains nitrites or nitratesContains added sugarsNo additives Score 45 out of 100 Okay -
Hillshire Farm Black Forest Ham Hillshire Farm · 9 oz Ultra-processedHigh in saltContains added sugars Score 25 out of 100 Poor -
Applewood Smoked Uncured Ham Trader Joe's · 8 oz Ultra-processedHigh in saltContains nitrites or nitratesContains added sugars Score 29 out of 100 Poor -
Black Forest Uncured Ham Greenwise · 7 oz Ultra-processedHigh in saltContains added sugarsNo additives Score 58 out of 100 Okay
More from Trader Joe's
Sources
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IARC Monographs evaluate consumption of red meat and processed meat (Press Release No. 240)
“Processed meat was classified as carcinogenic to humans (Group 1), based on sufficient evidence in humans that the consumption of processed meat causes colorectal cancer.”
iarc.who.int
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Saturated fatty acid and trans-fatty acid intake for adults and children: WHO guideline
“WHO recommends that adults and children reduce saturated fatty acid intake to 10% of total energy intake (strong recommendation).”
who.int
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“For adults, WHO recommends less than 2000 mg/day of sodium (equivalent to less than 5 g/day salt), or just under a teaspoon.”
who.int
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Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030
“Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”
cdn.realfood.gov
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“Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”
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