Chicken liver pâté or mousse
Chicken liver pâté (or mousse) is a rich, smooth spread made from puréed chicken livers, typically blended with butter, cream, onions, and aromatic herbs or spirits like brandy. It is a classic French bistro staple, with variations enjoyed across Europe and in many Western cuisines.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is very high in fat and protein, with minimal carbohydrates. It is an excellent source of iron, vitamin A, and B vitamins, particularly B12, and a typical serving (about 2 tablespoons) contains roughly 100-150 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 75 kcal |
| Protein | 4 g |
| Carbs | 1 g |
| Fat | 6 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 0 g |
| Sodium | 180 mg |
| Vitamin A | 2500 IU (50% DV) |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.5 mcg (63% DV) |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.3 mg (23% DV) |
| Niacin (B3) | 3 mg (19% DV) |
| Iron | 1.5 mg (8% DV) |
| Selenium | 10 mcg (18% DV) |
| Phosphorus | 70 mg (6% DV) |
| Copper | 0.2 mg (22% DV) |
Per 2 tablespoons (30 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culinarily, it's a prime example of 'nose-to-tail' eating, transforming a humble organ meat into a luxurious delicacy. Nutritionally, it's a dense source of heme iron, which is more easily absorbed by the body than plant-based iron.
