How many calories in a francesinha
A francesinha has 1000 kcal, with 55 g of protein.
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The francesinha is Porto's big sandwich. Bread is layered with ham, sausage and steak, covered in melted cheese and drowned in a hot sauce of beer and tomato, often with a fried egg on top.
One is 1000 kcal, with 55 g of protein, 60 g of carbs and 60 g of fat. That is before the chips that usually sit around it in the sauce.
It is a whole day's fun on one plate. Locals tend to have it once and then rest.
Tips
- 1Share one between two and order a salad.
- 2Skip the chips, the sandwich is enough.
- 3Leave the fried egg off.
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Questions
How many calories in half a francesinha?
About 500 kcal.
Does that include the chips?
No. The 1000 kcal is the sandwich and its sauce, the chips are extra.
How much protein is in a francesinha?
About 55 g.
What is in the francesinha sauce?
Beer and tomato, with stock and spices. Every café in Porto keeps its own recipe.
Why is it called francesinha?
It means little French girl. The usual story is that it was made in Porto as a take on the French croque monsieur.
