Egg vs. Prosciutto
Nutrition comparison of Egg and Prosciutto
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
egg
versus
prosciutto
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in egg and prosciutto:
- Both egg and prosciutto are high in calories and protein.
- Egg is a great source of Vitamin D and calcium.
- Egg is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
- For omega-3 fatty acids, egg has more dha than prosciutto.
- Prosciutto has more thiamin, niacin and Vitamin B6, however, egg contains more pantothenic acid and folate.
- Prosciutto is an excellent source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Egg (Egg, whole, raw, fresh) and Prosciutto (Ham, prosciutto) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both egg and prosciutto are high in calories. Prosciutto has 36% more calories than egg - egg has 143 calories per 100 grams and prosciutto has 195 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, egg is much lighter in protein, much heavier in fat and similar to prosciutto for carbs. Egg has a macronutrient ratio of 36:2:62 and for prosciutto, 59:1:40 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Egg | Prosciutto | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 36% | 59% |
| Carbohydrates | 2% | 1% |
| Fat | 62% | 40% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both egg and prosciutto are low in carbohydrates - egg has 0.72g of total carbs per 100 grams and prosciutto has 0.3g of carbohydrates.
sugar
Egg and prosciutto contain similar amounts of sugar - egg has 0.37g of sugar per 100 grams and prosciutto does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both egg and prosciutto are high in protein. Prosciutto has 121% more protein than egg - egg has 12.6g of protein per 100 grams and prosciutto has 27.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Egg and prosciutto contain similar amounts of saturated fat - egg has 3.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and prosciutto has 2.8g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both egg and prosciutto are low in trans fat - egg has 0.04g of trans fat per 100 grams and prosciutto does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Egg is high in cholesterol and prosciutto has 81% less cholesterol than egg - egg has 372mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and prosciutto has 70mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Egg is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than prosciutto - egg has 160ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and prosciutto does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Egg is a great source of Vitamin D and it has more Vitamin D than prosciutto - egg has 82iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and prosciutto does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Egg and prosciutto contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - egg has 1.1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and prosciutto has 0.28mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Egg and prosciutto contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - egg has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and prosciutto does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Prosciutto has more thiamin, niacin and Vitamin B6, however, egg contains more pantothenic acid and folate. Both egg and prosciutto contain significant amounts of riboflavin and Vitamin B12.
| Egg | Prosciutto | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.04 MG | 0.567 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.457 MG | 0.242 MG |
| Niacin | 0.075 MG | 3.881 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.533 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.17 MG | 0.42 MG |
| Folate | 47 UG | 5 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.89 UG | 0.88 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Egg is a great source of calcium and it has 460% more calcium than prosciutto - egg has 56mg of calcium per 100 grams and prosciutto has 10mg of calcium.
iron
Egg has 58% more iron than prosciutto - egg has 1.8mg of iron per 100 grams and prosciutto has 1.1mg of iron.
potassium
Prosciutto is an excellent source of potassium and it has 270% more potassium than egg - egg has 138mg of potassium per 100 grams and prosciutto has 510mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, egg has more DHA than prosciutto per 100 grams. Both egg and prosciutto contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Egg | Prosciutto | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.048 G | 0.09 G |
| DHA | 0.058 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.007 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.113 G | 0.09 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, egg has more linoleic acid than prosciutto per 100 grams.
| Egg | Prosciutto | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.188 G | 0.11 G |
| linoleic acid | 1.555 G | 0.77 G |
| Total | 1.743 G | 0.88 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Egg (Egg, whole, raw, fresh) and Prosciutto (Ham, prosciutto) .
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FAQ
Does egg or prosciutto contain more calories in 100 grams?Both egg and prosciutto are high in calories. Prosciutto has 40% more calories than egg - egg has 143 calories in 100g and prosciutto has 195 calories.
Is egg or prosciutto better for protein?
Both egg and prosciutto are high in protein. Prosciutto has 120% more protein than egg - egg has 12.6g of protein per 100 grams and prosciutto has 27.8g of protein.
Does egg or prosciutto contain more potassium?
Prosciutto is a rich source of potassium and it has 270% more potassium than egg - egg has 138mg of potassium in 100 grams and prosciutto has 510mg of potassium.