Is SPAM 25% Less Sodium, 7 g of protein, Shelf-Stable, 12 oz Aluminum Can Vegetarian?

No. This product is not vegetarian as it lists 2 ingredients that derive from meat or fish.

Why it's not vegetarian

  • mechanically separated chicken
  • pork with ham

mechanically separated chicken

Dietitian note

This ingredient comes from animals.

Note by Rhyan Geiger, RDN

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Description

Canned processed meat delivers a savory, slightly spongy texture that crisps at the edges when pan-fried; slices brown evenly and hold their shape for grilling, frying, or dicing into omelets, sandwiches, rice bowls, and casseroles. Reviewers cite consistent flavor, convenience, prolonged pantry life, and mixed opinions on the processed taste.

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Ingredients

Pork With Ham, Mechanically Separated Chicken, Water, Salt, Modified Potato Starch, Sugar, Sodium Phosphates, Potassium Chloride, Sodium Ascorbate, Sodium Nitrite, Pork With Ham, Sodium Nitrite

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What is a Vegetarian diet?

A vegetarian diet eliminates meat, poultry, and fish but typically includes dairy, eggs, and plant-based foods. People adopt it for ethical, environmental, or health reasons. This diet emphasizes fruits, vegetables, legumes, grains, nuts, and seeds as key nutrient sources. Vegetarians often get protein from eggs, tofu, beans, and lentils. It can offer health benefits such as reduced risk of heart disease and improved weight management, though attention should be given to nutrients like iron, zinc, and vitamin B12. With proper planning, a vegetarian diet can be both nutritionally complete and sustainable.

Where to buy

SPAM 25% Less Sodium, 7 g of protein, Shelf-Stable, 12 oz Aluminum Can is available at 23 retailers

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About this product

Meat · Can

Flavor
SavorySalty
Texture
DenseOily
Commonly used for
SandwichBreakfastSnacking