A serving of two slices (roughly one ounce) of Prosciutto di Parma® contains about 75 calories 6 grams of protein 6 grams of fat, roughly two-thirds of it the “good” unsaturated kind. Because Prosciutto di Parma® has almost no carbohydrates, it is a wonderful choice for low-carb dieters. Endurance athletes such as bicycle racers and soccer players, in Italy and elsewhere, use Prosciutto di Parma® as an energy booster because it contains free amino acids, a “quick metabolizing” form of protein. Prosciutto di Parma® is also a good source of many B-vitamins, especially thiamin, and contains 500 milligrams sodium per serving.

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