Prosciutto e Fichi

Prosciutto e Fichi is a classic Italian antipasto or light meal, originating from regions like Lazio and Campania. It features sweet, ripe figs wrapped in salty, dry-cured prosciutto and often served with creamy cheeses like mozzarella, burrata, or pecorino.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is high in protein from the prosciutto and cheese, and moderate in healthy fats, while being relatively low in carbohydrates from the figs. A typical serving provides a good source of calcium, vitamins, and minerals, with a calorie range of approximately 250-350 per plate.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	280 kcal
Protein	14 g
Carbs	18 g
Fat	17 g
Fiber	2 g
Sugar	14 g
Sodium	850 mg
Calcium	120 mg
Iron	1.2 mg
Potassium	320 mg
Vitamin A	150 µg
Vitamin C	4 mg
Vitamin K	25 µg
Phosphorus	180 mg
Zinc	1.5 mg

Per 1 plate (150 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

The dish is a perfect example of the Italian culinary principle of 'agrodolce' (sweet and sour), creating a harmonious balance between the figs' natural sweetness and the prosciutto's savory saltiness. Nutritionally, it offers a satisfying combination of quick energy from fruit sugars and sustained satiety from protein and fats.