Italian Muffuletta

The Italian Muffuletta is a large, round sandwich originating from New Orleans, Louisiana, not Italy itself. It features a sturdy, sesame-seed-covered round loaf split open and layered with a distinctive, tangy olive salad, along with various Italian deli meats and cheeses like salami, ham, provolone, and mozzarella.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This sandwich is quite high in fat and protein due to the generous amounts of cured meats and cheeses, with a significant carbohydrate content from the large bread loaf. A typical quarter-sandwich serving can range from 800 to over 1,000 calories, providing a dense source of energy and sodium.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	1100 kcal
Protein	45 g
Carbs	60 g
Fat	75 g
Fiber	5 g
Sugar	8 g
Sodium	2800 mg
Iron	6 mg
Calcium	350 mg
Potassium	600 mg
Vitamin C	15 mg
Vitamin A	200 IU
Vitamin B12	2.5 mcg
Phosphorus	450 mg
Selenium	40 mcg

Per 1 sandwich (approx. 450 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it's a celebrated example of Italian-American cuisine, created by Sicilian immigrants in New Orleans. Its unique olive salad, which marinates into the bread, is the signature element that sets it apart from other hearty sandwiches.