100 grams of Jamón ibérico of bellota provides:

• Phosphorous, 30 % of the daily recommended intake of calcium, iron, magnesium, zinc and vitamin E.
• Vitamin B, 25 % of the daily recommended intake.
• If we accompany the Iberian products with a glass of wine, 35% of the daily recommended intake of iron for men and 25% for women can be met.
• If we accompany Jamon Iberico with tomato its effects are doubled as an anti-oxidant for its high vitamin E content.

The jamon and the paleta are dried losing a great quantity of water. Each 100gr of jamón ibérico is equivalent to 242 caloríes which is why it is highly recommended for weight loss diets.

The average daily consumption of the Spanish population is 2684 calories, the 242 caloríes that can be provided by 100 grams of jamón ibérico are minimal and more so are not consumed each and every day.

In the United States the Department of Agriculture investigated the process involved in the curing of Iberian pork products. The conclusion was very positive in its recommendation to consumers. These products are high in fats, however they are unsaturated fats that are not harmful, but rather regulate cholesterol levels.

Eliminating Iberian Pork products from our diet would deprive us of a luxury. Our bodies can process the HDL as a cholesterol protector.