Leverpostej
Leverpostej is a traditional Danish liver pâté, typically made from pork liver, pork fat, eggs, and milk, often baked in a loaf and served on dark rye bread. It is a staple of Danish smørrebrød (open-faced sandwiches) and is also popular in other Scandinavian countries.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
Leverpostej is high in protein and fat, providing a good source of iron, vitamin B12, and selenium. A typical serving of about 50 grams contains roughly 120-150 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 135 kcal |
| Protein | 9 g |
| Carbs | 1 g |
| Fat | 11 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 0 g |
| Sodium | 350 mg |
| Iron | 2.5 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 3.0 mcg |
| Selenium | 15 mcg |
| Vitamin A | 150 mcg |
| Zinc | 1.8 mg |
| Phosphorus | 120 mg |
| Thiamine (B1) | 0.15 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 3.5 mg |
Per 1 slice (50 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, Leverpostej is a cornerstone of Danish lunch culture, often enjoyed with pickled beetroot and cucumber. Nutritionally, it is a dense source of heme iron, which is more easily absorbed by the body than plant-based iron.
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