The number of servings per pound varies according to the ratio of lean to fat and bone and what you consider an adequate serving. Fat, noncanned hams with all of the bone present may yield only one serving per pound for a family with a hearty appetite. In spite of the above variations, you can find hams with the same amount of lean, fat, and bone and yet quoted at different prices per pound. Thus, the calculated cost per serving will vary. Don't forget, however, that some hams are higher priced because of their flavor characteristics or special processing.
Some consumers prefer the extra juiciness provided by the additional water.
Others do not. Hams with additional water normally sell for a lower price per pound as purchased than regular ham. The amount of extra water in Ham With Natural Juices and Ham Water Added is approximately 5 and 10 percent, respectively. Subtract the percentage of added water from 100, move the decimal two places to the left and divide this figure into the price per pound. The resulting price can then be compared with the price per pound of regular ham.