Bánh mì
Bánh mì is a Vietnamese sandwich that masterfully blends French colonial influence with local Vietnamese ingredients, featuring a light, crispy baguette typically filled with savory meats like pâté or grilled pork, pickled daikon and carrots, fresh cilantro, cucumber, and a spicy chili.
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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This sandwich offers a balanced profile with a good amount of protein from the meats, carbohydrates from the baguette, and some fat from the pâté or mayonnaise, with a typical serving ranging from 400 to 600 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 450 kcal |
| Protein | 22 g |
| Carbs | 45 g |
| Fat | 20 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 7 g |
| Sodium | 1200 mg |
| Iron | 4 mg |
| Calcium | 150 mg |
| Potassium | 350 mg |
| Vitamin A | 150 µg |
| Vitamin C | 15 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.2 µg |
| Zinc | 3 mg |
| Phosphorus | 200 mg |
Per 1 sandwich (250 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it's a delicious symbol of culinary fusion, born from the French baguette's introduction to Vietnam and adapted with distinctly Vietnamese flavors and fresh herbs.
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