Game Day Spread

A 'Game Day Spread' refers to a variety of casual, shareable dishes typically served at American sporting events, especially football parties. It usually features an assortment of finger foods like wings, dips, sliders, and nachos, designed for easy communal eating. This spread is a staple of American tailgating and home-viewing culture.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This spread is generally high in calories, fats, and sodium, with a mix of carbohydrates from items like chips and buns. It provides protein from meats and cheese, but is often low in fiber and fresh vegetables, making it a hearty but nutritionally unbalanced meal option.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	850 kcal
Protein	35 g
Carbs	60 g
Fat	50 g
Fiber	5 g
Sugar	12 g
Sodium	1800 mg
Potassium	600 mg
Vitamin C	25 mg
Iron	4.5 mg
Calcium	150 mg
Vitamin A	300 mcg
Vitamin B12	2.5 mcg
Zinc	5 mg
Selenium	30 mcg

Per 1 plate (350 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

The spread is culturally significant as a centerpiece for social bonding and ritual during major American sports events, particularly the Super Bowl. Nutritionally, its emphasis on convenience and flavor over balance reflects a specific occasion-based eating pattern rather than everyday dietary habits.