Chicken Breast vs. Prosciutto
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Chicken Breast and Prosciutto
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
chicken breast
versus
prosciutto
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in chicken breast and prosciutto:
- Both chicken breast and prosciutto are high in calories, potassium and protein.
- Chicken breast has 64% less saturated fat than prosciutto.
- Prosciutto has more thiamin, riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, chicken breast contains more niacin and pantothenic acid.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Chicken Breast (Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, roasted) and Prosciutto (Ham, prosciutto) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both chicken breast and prosciutto are high in calories. Prosciutto has 18% more calories than chicken breast - chicken breast has 165 calories per 100 grams and prosciutto has 195 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, chicken breast is heavier in protein, lighter in fat and similar to prosciutto for carbs. Chicken breast has a macronutrient ratio of 79:0:21 and for prosciutto, 59:1:40 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Chicken Breast | Prosciutto | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 79% | 59% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 1% |
| Fat | 21% | 40% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both prosciutto and chicken breast are low in carbohydrates - prosciutto has 0.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and chicken breast does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both chicken breast and prosciutto are high in protein. Chicken breast has 12% more protein than prosciutto - chicken breast has 31g of protein per 100 grams and prosciutto has 27.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Chicken breast has 64% less saturated fat than prosciutto - chicken breast has 1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and prosciutto has 2.8g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Chicken breast and prosciutto contain similar amounts of cholesterol - chicken breast has 85mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and prosciutto has 70mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Chicken breast has more Vitamin A than prosciutto - chicken breast has 6ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and prosciutto does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Chicken breast has more Vitamin D than prosciutto - chicken breast has 5iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and prosciutto does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Chicken breast and prosciutto contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - chicken breast has 0.27mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and prosciutto has 0.28mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Chicken breast and prosciutto contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - chicken breast has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and prosciutto does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Prosciutto has more thiamin, riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, chicken breast contains more niacin and pantothenic acid. Both chicken breast and prosciutto contain significant amounts of Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Chicken Breast | Prosciutto | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.07 MG | 0.567 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.114 MG | 0.242 MG |
| Niacin | 13.712 MG | 3.881 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.965 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.6 MG | 0.42 MG |
| Folate | 4 UG | 5 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.34 UG | 0.88 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Chicken breast and prosciutto contain similar amounts of calcium - chicken breast has 15mg of calcium per 100 grams and prosciutto has 10mg of calcium.
iron
Chicken breast and prosciutto contain similar amounts of iron - chicken breast has 1mg of iron per 100 grams and prosciutto has 1.1mg of iron.
potassium
Both chicken breast and prosciutto are high in potassium. Prosciutto has 99% more potassium than chicken breast - chicken breast has 256mg of potassium per 100 grams and prosciutto has 510mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, prosciutto has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than chicken breast per 100 grams, however, chicken breast contains more dha than prosciutto per 100 grams.
| Chicken Breast | Prosciutto | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.03 G | 0.09 G |
| DHA | 0.02 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.01 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.01 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.07 G | 0.09 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both chicken breast and prosciutto contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Chicken Breast | Prosciutto | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.59 G | 0.77 G |
| other omega 6 | 0.06 G | 0.11 G |
| Total | 0.65 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: Chicken Breast (Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, roasted) and Prosciutto (Ham, prosciutto) .
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does chicken breast or prosciutto contain more calories in 100 grams?Both chicken breast and prosciutto are high in calories. Prosciutto has 20% more calories than chicken breast - chicken breast has 165 calories in 100g and prosciutto has 195 calories.
Is chicken breast or prosciutto better for protein?
Both chicken breast and prosciutto are high in protein. Chicken breast has 10% more protein than prosciutto - chicken breast has 31g of protein per 100 grams and prosciutto has 27.8g of protein.
Does chicken breast or prosciutto contain more potassium?
Both chicken breast and prosciutto are high in potassium. Prosciutto has 100% more potassium than chicken breast - chicken breast has 256mg of potassium in 100 grams and prosciutto has 510mg of potassium.