Calories in Croqueta de jamón
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Croqueta de jamón contains 273 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 taza (140 g) provides about 382 kcal.
Roughly 69% of its calories come from fat, with 27% from protein and 4% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in comida mixta carne on FoodFactly, where the median is 137 kcal per 100 g across 233 foods.
100 g provides 46% of the Daily Value for Thiamin (B1), 33% of the Daily Value for selenio and 29% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3).
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 273 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 20,7 g | 27% |
| Saturated fat C | 4,5 g | 23% |
| Cholesterol C | 87 mg | 29% |
| Sodium C | 1.180 mg | 51% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 2,6 g | 0,9% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0,2 g | 0,7% |
| Total sugars C | 0,49 g | |
| Protein C | 18 g | 36% |
| Vitamina A C | 20 µg | 2% |
| Vitamina C C | 0,3 mg | 0,3% |
| Vitamina D C | 0,8 µg | 4% |
| Vitamina E C | 1,6 mg | 11% |
| Vitamina K C | 23 µg | 19% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0,55 mg | 46% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0,29 mg | 22% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 4,6 mg | 29% |
| Vitamina B6 C | 0,24 mg | 14% |
| Folate (B9) C | 12 µg | 3% |
| Vitamina B12 C | 0,61 µg | 25% |
| Choline C | 95,9 mg | 17% |
| Calcio C | 17 mg | 1% |
| Iron C | 1,3 mg | 7% |
| Magnesio C | 19 mg | 5% |
| Fósforo C | 228 mg | 18% |
| Potasio C | 322 mg | 7% |
| Zinc C | 2 mg | 18% |
| Copper C | 0,12 mg | 13% |
| Selenio C | 18,2 µg | 33% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 27%
- Carbohydrates 4%
- Fat 69%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein18 gin the top quarter of comida mixta carne (median 8,2 g)
- Fiber0,2 gin the lowest quarter of comida mixta carne (median 0,9 g)
- Sugars0,49 gin the lowest quarter of comida mixta carne (median 1,3 g)
- Fat20,7 gin the top quarter of comida mixta carne (median 6,8 g)
- Saturated fat4,5 gin the top quarter of comida mixta carne (median 2 g)
- Sodium1.180 mgin the top quarter of comida mixta carne (median 319 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal6,6 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water55,6 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Grasa monoinsaturada C | 7,5 g |
|---|---|
| Grasa poliinsaturada C | 8 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0,001 g |
| Ácido linoléico (omega-6, 18:2) C | 7 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0,022 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0,014 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0,12 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 2,9 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 1,3 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 7,1 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0,99 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0,006 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0,37 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0,06 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0,002 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Betacaroteno C | 1 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxantina C | 51 µg |
| Retinol C | 19 µg |
| Caroteno, alfa C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 2 µg |
Other components (8)
| Agua C | 55,6 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Ácido fólico C | 1 µg |
| Folato, comida C | 9 µg |
| Vitamina E, añadido C | 0 mg |
| Vitamina B-12, añadido C | 0 µg |
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ensalada de carne de res | 261 | 17,8 g | 2,9 g | 19,3 g |
| Pescado, torta de salmón o patty | 285 | 16,1 g | 4,5 g | 22,1 g |
| Pastel de pollo o pavo, patty, o croquette | 262 | 20,8 g | 2,6 g | 18,8 g |
| Veal scallopini | 241 | 18,7 g | 1,5 g | 17,5 g |
| Chicken kiev | 280 | 21,3 g | 5,5 g | 19,2 g |
| Salchichas y pimientos, sin salsa | 247 | 14 g | 3,3 g | 19,9 g |
| Doble hamburguesa con queso, sobre el pan de trigo, 2 palmas grandes | 296 | 20,5 g | 8,8 g | 19,4 g |
| Doble hamburguesa con queso, on white bun, 2 palmas grandes | 299 | 20,2 g | 9,7 g | 19,4 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in croqueta de jamón?
100 g of croqueta de jamón has 273 kcal. 1 taza (140 g): about 382 kcal. 1 croqueta, 1-1/2" dia, 2" alto (62 g): about 169 kcal.
Is croqueta de jamón high in protein?
Croqueta de jamón contains 18 g of protein per 100 g (36% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 25,2 g in 1 taza (140 g). About 27% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other comida mixta carne, that is among the highest quarter (median 8,2 g).
How many carbs are in croqueta de jamón?
Croqueta de jamón has 2,6 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0,2 g of fiber and 0,49 g of sugars.
How much fat is in croqueta de jamón?
Croqueta de jamón contains 20,7 g of fat per 100 g, of which 4,5 g is saturated (23% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does croqueta de jamón contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Thiamin (B1) (46% DV), selenio (33% DV), Niacin (B3) (29% DV), Vitamina B12 (25% DV) and Riboflavin (B2) (22% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in croqueta de jamón?
100 g contains 1.180 mg of sodium, 51% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated 31 de octubre de 2024. FoodFactly last checked it on 6 de noviembre de 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record 2706508. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated 31 de octubre de 2024. Imported 6 de noviembre de 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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