Health Benefits Of Pata Negra Ham
Serrano ham (also known as "Pata Negra ham" or "Spanish ham", which comes from pigs of the Iberian breed) is a dried ham, known as one of the healthiest products in the Mediterranean diet. The Iberian pig is found in herds clustered in the southern and central territory of Spain. Colour ranges from rosy to purplish red. It has intense aromas, and its flavor is very delicate. The flesh is smooth, and the fat is lustrous.
In 100 grams of serrano ham, there are 200 kilo calories and only 70 milligrams of cholesterol. It would provide more than 24% of the recommended daily intake of B3 niacin (nicotinic acid) and more than 33% of proteins. It is rich in calcium, iron, magnesium, zinc, phosphorous and vitamins B1, B2, other vitamins within the group B adn vitamin E, which is an antioxidant.
Its fat contains oleic acid, which stimulates the production of DHL and reduces LDL (known as "bad cholesterol"). This means that its consumption prevents cardiovascular diseases, and it is recommended for hypo-calorific diets.
This is the content within 100 grams of Iberian ham:
Carbohydrates: 100 mg
Lipids: 5.5 g
Proteins: 30.50 g
Energy: 160 Kcal
Cholesterol: 33 mg
B1: 0.75 mg
B2: 0.25 mg
B3: 11.9 mg
Zinc: 2.20 mg
Iron: 2.3 mg
Magnesium: 17.10 mg
Potasium: 160 mg
Sodium: 1,470 mg
Phosphorus: 180 mg
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