Calories in prosciutto
A usual serving, 5 slices (50 g), has about 125 kcal; 100 g ≈ 250 kcal.
Nutrition facts
| Serving | kcal | Protein | Fat | Carbs | Fibre |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 250 | 30 g | 14 g | 0 g | 0 g |
| 5 slices 50 g | 125 | 15 g | 7 g | 0 g | 0 g |
Source: the app's regional food table, estimate for a typical home recipe · Confidence: medium · Updated:
Calories per serving
| Serving | kcal | Protein | Fat | Carbs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 slices 50 g | 125 | 15 g | 7 g | 0 g |
| 3 slices 30 g | 75 | 9 g | 4.2 g | 0 g |
| 10 slices 100 g | 250 | 30 g | 14 g | 0 g |
How it fits into a day
Njeguši or Dalmatian prosciutto is served thinly sliced, usually 5 slices on a meze plate, about 50 g and about 125 kcal. It has plenty of protein, about 15 g in those 5 slices, and no carbs.
A usual serving (5 slices) is about 6% of a 2,000 kcal day. How much do you need a day? Work it out in the calorie calculator.
Lighter options
- Prosciutto, cheese and bread on the same plate add up fast, so decide beforehand how many slices you'll have.
- As a protein snack, 5 slices of prosciutto are about 125 kcal and 15 g protein.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in prosciutto?
About 250 kcal per 100 g; 5 thin slices (about 50 g) have about 125 kcal.
How much protein is in prosciutto?
About 30 g per 100 g, or about 15 g in 5 slices.
Is prosciutto good on a diet?
In calories yes, in small amounts: it has plenty of protein and no carbs. Trim the fatty edge if you want less fat.
See also
-
Njeguši cheese
380 kcal
per 100 g
2 slices: 190 kcal
-
Smoked bacon
500 kcal
per 100 g
3 slices: 150 kcal
-
Homemade sausage
320 kcal
per 100 g
1 sausage: 320 kcal
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