Calf's Sweetbreads with Morel Mushrooms
Calf's Sweetbreads with Morel Mushrooms is a classic French bistro dish featuring pan-seared thymus glands (sweetbreads) paired with earthy, wild morel mushrooms, often finished with a rich cream or butter sauce. It is a traditional preparation from French haute cuisine, prized for its luxurious texture and deep, savory flavors.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is very high in protein and fat, with minimal carbohydrates. It provides significant amounts of B vitamins (especially B12), iron, and selenium, with a typical serving containing approximately 450-550 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 500 kcal |
| Protein | 30 g |
| Carbs | 5 g |
| Fat | 40 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 1 g |
| Sodium | 450 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 8.5 mcg |
| Selenium | 25 mcg |
| Iron | 4 mg |
| Zinc | 5 mg |
| Phosphorus | 350 mg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.4 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 8 mg |
| Vitamin D | 2 mcg |
Per 1 serving (approximately 200 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, sweetbreads are considered a delicacy in many European cuisines, often appearing on menus of high-end restaurants. Nutritionally, morel mushrooms are one of the few good non-animal sources of vitamin D, and they are rich in antioxidants.
