Prosciutto

in Prepared meats Barcode 0896668002780
Bad nutritional quality
Processed food

Prosciutto provides 214 kcal per 100 g, with 3.6 g of sugars and 25 g of protein. That is 93% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is E and it is classified as NOVA 3 (processed food). It is listed in the Prepared meats category. Contains: pork.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
12.5 g · Moderate
Saturated fat
5.4 g · High
Sugars
3.6 g · Low
Salt
4.6 g · High

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Serving size: 2 SLICES (28 g)

Nutrient Per 100 g Per serving% DV* Category avg
Calories 214 kcal 60 kcal 250 −14%
Total fat 12.5 g 3.5 g 4% 17.1 −27%
Saturated fat 5.4 g 1.5 g 8% 6.9 −22%
Carbohydrates 3.6 g 1 g 0% 3.4
Total sugars 3.6 g 1 g 1.8 +93%
Dietary fiber 0 g 0 g 0% 0.2 −100%
Protein 25 g 7 g 14% 21.5 +16%
Salt 4.6 g 1.3 g 2.7 +75%

*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 6260 Prepared meats products on Foodmetria.

Nutrition claims check

Claims its numbers support

High protein
47% of calories from protein (EU: at least 20% of calories from protein)
Low sugar
3.6 g sugars per 100 g (EU: no more than 5 g per 100 g)

Checked against the per-100 g thresholds of EU Regulation 1924/2006, using the nutrition data above. US labels follow FDA rules, which are mostly based on serving size and can give a different result; FDA has no defined “low sugar” claim.

Compared with other prepared meats

Calories lower 49%
Sugars higher 18%
Salt higher 9%
Saturated fat higher 48%
Protein top 28%
Fiber top 100%

Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.

Ingredients

Pork, sea salt

Palm oil freeNot veganNot vegetarian
Allergens
Pork

Product details

Serving size
2 SLICES (28 g)
Sold in
United States
Barcode
0896668002780

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Prosciutto?

Prosciutto contains 214 kcal per 100 g and about 60 kcal per serving (2 SLICES (28 g)).

How much sugar is in Prosciutto?

Prosciutto has 3.6 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Prosciutto healthy?

It has a Nutri-Score of E (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 3 — processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.

Is Prosciutto vegan?

Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.

What allergens does Prosciutto contain?

According to the label data it contains: Pork. Recipes change — always check the package label.

Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated April 23, 2020. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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