Liver pâté as a sandwich spread

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Liver pâté is a rich, smooth spread made from cooked liver (often chicken, duck, or pork) blended with butter, cream, and seasonings. It's a classic French preparation, widely enjoyed across Europe and increasingly popular as a gourmet sandwich filling or appetizer.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This is a high-protein, high-fat spread with very few carbohydrates. It's an excellent source of iron, vitamin A, and B vitamins, particularly B12. A typical serving (about 2 tablespoons) contains roughly 100-150 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	120 kcal
Protein	5 g
Carbs	1 g
Fat	10 g
Fiber	0 g
Sugar	0.5 g
Sodium	280 mg
Vitamin A	1800 IU (36% DV)
Iron	1.8 mg (10% DV)
Vitamin B12	2.4 mcg (100% DV)
Riboflavin (B2)	0.3 mg (23% DV)
Niacin (B3)	2.5 mg (16% DV)
Folate	55 mcg (14% DV)
Selenium	10 mcg (18% DV)
Phosphorus	80 mg (6% DV)

Per 2 tablespoons (30 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, pâté is a cornerstone of French charcuterie and is often served at holidays or as part of a 'guinguette' spread. Nutritionally, it's a potent source of heme iron, which is more easily absorbed by the body than plant-based iron.