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Chocolate salami Calories
Sweet, energy-dense chocolate log dessert with biscuit pieces
In season: Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 slice (medium) of Chocolate salami (35 g) has 165 calories. That works out to 470 calories per 100 g. It contains 19.5 g of carbs, 2 g of protein, 8.8 g of fat and 1.1 g of fiber. Its 0.1 mg of Copper covers 11% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 52 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Chocolate salami Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 slice (medium) · 35 g
165
KCAL / 35G
Carbs
19.5g
· 7% DV
Protein
2g
· 4% DV
Fat
8.8g
· 11% DV
Fiber
1.1g
· 4% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 47% · Protein 5% · Fat 48%
Chocolate salami nutrition facts table · 1 slice (medium) (35 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 165 kcal | |
| Total fat | 8.8 g | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 4.69 g | 23% |
| Trans fat | 0.07 g | |
| Sodium | 42 mg | 2% |
| Total carbohydrate | 19.5 g | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.1 g | 4% |
| Protein | 2 g | 4% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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How Many Calories in 1 Slice of Chocolate salami?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 slice (medium) | 35 g | 165 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 20 g | 94 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 50 g | 235 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 60 g | 282 kcal |
| 2 slice (double) | 70 g | 329 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 90 g | 423 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 470 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 100 g | 470 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 140 g | 658 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 220 g | 1034 kcal |
Calculated from 470 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Chocolate salami
What is chocolate salami?
Chocolate salami is a no-bake dessert made by mixing broken biscuits into a chocolate-based mixture, shaping it into a log, and chilling it. When sliced, the biscuit pieces resemble the flecks in a salami, even though the dessert contains no meat.
How do you make chocolate salami?
To make chocolate salami, combine broken biscuits with a mixture of melted chocolate or cocoa, butter, and a binder such as milk. Shape the mixture into a firm log, wrap it, and chill until sliceable; leave visible biscuit pieces rather than crushing them all to crumbs.
Why is chocolate salami called salami?
Chocolate salami is named for its sausage-like log shape and the speckled look of its biscuit pieces when sliced. The name describes its appearance, not its ingredients: it is a sweet dessert, not a meat product.
Where did chocolate salami originate?
Chocolate salami is associated with several European home-cooking traditions, particularly Italian and Portuguese versions. Recipes vary by country and household, but the shared idea is a chilled chocolate-and-biscuit log cut into rounds.
Can chocolate salami be made without raw eggs?
Yes, chocolate salami can be made without raw eggs. Many recipes use melted chocolate, butter, and milk to bind the biscuits instead; choose one of these versions if you want to avoid uncooked egg in the dessert.
What biscuits are best for chocolate salami?
Plain tea biscuits, digestive biscuits, or Maria-style biscuits all work well in chocolate salami. Choose a crisp, mild biscuit so it holds its shape in the mixture and does not overpower the chocolate; break it into small chunks rather than fine crumbs.
Is chocolate salami the same as chocolate biscuit cake?
Chocolate salami and chocolate biscuit cake often use the same basic chocolate-and-biscuit mixture, but they are not always presented the same way. Chocolate salami is shaped as a log and sliced into rounds, while biscuit cake may be pressed into a tin or formed as a loaf.
How do you keep chocolate salami from crumbling?
To keep chocolate salami from crumbling, make sure the chocolate mixture coats the biscuit pieces and binds them together before shaping. Press the log firmly as you wrap it, and chill it until fully set before cutting.
How long does chocolate salami last in the fridge?
Chocolate salami keeps for several days in the fridge when wrapped tightly or stored in an airtight container. Refrigeration helps it stay firm and prevents it from absorbing other food smells; keep it chilled until serving, especially if the recipe contains dairy.
Can you freeze chocolate salami?
Yes, chocolate salami freezes well. Wrap the whole log or individual slices airtight to prevent freezer burn, then thaw portions in the fridge before serving so the texture softens evenly without becoming too warm.
Chocolate salami Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
B2
0.05mg · 4% DV
B12
0.08µg · 3% DV
Vitamin A
25.2µg · 3% DV
Vitamin E
0.39mg · 3% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.1mg · 11% DV
Manganese
0.15mg · 7% DV
Phosphorus
41mg · 6% DV
Iron
0.84mg · 5% DV
Potassium ⭐
89mg · 3% DV
Sodium
42mg · 2% DV
Chocolate salami Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Chocolate salami
To burn the 165 calories in 1 slice (medium) (35 g):
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What is Chocolate salami?
Chocolate salami is a no-bake dessert, not a meat dish: crushed biscuits are bound with chocolate or cocoa and shaped into a log, then chilled and sliced. Versions are found in several European food traditions, including Italian and Portuguese cooking, with recipes that may also use butter, milk or nuts.
Once firm, the pale biscuit pieces speckle each slice like flecks of fat in a salami. It is rich, sweet and pleasantly crunchy against the smooth chocolate mixture. Serve thin slices with coffee or tea, or as an easy make-ahead dessert for sharing. It is energy-dense, so a modest slice works well; pair it with fresh fruit if you want a less-heavy finish.
How Nutritious Is Chocolate salami?
Nutrient density
Low
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Satiety score
Low
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
Is Chocolate salami Processed?
NOVA 3
Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Does Chocolate salami Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Chocolate salami Good For?
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
Chocolate salami Fat Profile
SATURATED
4.69g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.59g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.7g
Omega 6:3 ratio 33:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (33:1).
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