Braised Sweetbreads with Mushrooms
Braised Sweetbreads with Mushrooms is a classic French bistro dish featuring tender, sautéed sweetbreads (typically thymus or pancreas glands) slow-cooked in a rich, savory sauce with earthy mushrooms and often aromatics like shallots, garlic, and fresh herbs. The dish is known for its luxurious, melt-in-the-mouth texture and deep umami flavor.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is very high in protein and fat, with minimal carbohydrates. It provides significant amounts of iron, vitamin B12, and selenium, and a typical serving contains roughly 450-550 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 480 kcal |
| Protein | 32 g |
| Carbs | 5 g |
| Fat | 38 g |
| Fiber | 1.5 g |
| Sugar | 1.5 g |
| Sodium | 620 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 8.5 µg |
| Iron | 4.2 mg |
| Selenium | 42 µg |
| Phosphorus | 380 mg |
| Zinc | 3.8 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 6.5 mg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.9 mg |
| Potassium | 320 mg |
Per 1 serving (approx. 200 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culinarily, sweetbreads are prized for their delicate, creamy texture when prepared correctly, making them a staple in high-end French and European cuisine. Nutritionally, they are an exceptionally dense source of high-quality protein and certain minerals like phosphorus.
