Hormel, Cure 81, Classic Ham Steak
Processing Score
5.8Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
5.5/10Good
The processing score reflects 10 ingredients, including preservatives and modified ingredients. The nutrition score reflects high sodium.
Nutrition Highlights
Good Protein Source
Nutrient Alerts
High Sodium
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
037600255936
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size112 g
Amount per serving
Calories
120
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3g
4%
Saturated Fat 1g
5%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 60mg
20%
Sodium 990mg
43%
Total Carbohydrate 3g
1%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 21g
Calcium 0mg
0%
Iron 0.7mg
4%
* 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
10 listed · 3 flagged for reviewCURED WITH WATER, SALT, POTASSIUM LACTATE, BROWN SUGAR, MODIFIED POTATO STARCH, SUGAR, SODIUM PHOSPHATES, SODIUM DIACETATE, SODIUM ERYTHORBATE, SODIUM NITRITE.
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Why Does This Score Highly Processed?
In our analysis, Hormel, Cure 81, Classic Ham Steak scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Modified Starches (Modified Potato Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
- Chemical Preservatives (Sodium Nitrite): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
- Other Additives (Sodium Phosphates, Sodium Diacetate, Sodium Erythorbate): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
Within Deli Meats, this product is more processed than about 46% of the 4,591 products we've analyzed.
Processing classification reflects ingredient and additive analysis, not a judgment of any product's safety, quality, or healthfulness.
What These Ingredients Tell Us
We group Hormel, Cure 81, Classic Ham Steak's ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Potassium Lactate.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Brown Sugar, Sugar.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
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About our scores and this content
Processing and Nutrition Scores reflect the ingredient lists and nutrient data we observe; they are our analysis, not absolute measures of health. Read the full methodology. This information is provided for general nutrition education and is not medical, health, or dietary advice. Product formulations change often, so check the actual label before purchasing, and consult a registered dietitian or your physician for personal guidance.
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