Pain Bagnat
Pain Bagnat is a classic Provençal tuna sandwich from Nice, France, often called a 'bathed bread' because the ingredients are pressed and marinated together. It typically features high-quality canned tuna, hard-boiled eggs, Niçoise olives, tomatoes, anchovies, garlic, and olive oil, all packed into a crusty roll.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This sandwich is a balanced meal, offering substantial protein from the tuna and eggs, healthy fats from the olive oil and olives, and moderate carbohydrates from the bread. A typical serving provides around 400-500 calories, along with key nutrients like omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin D, and iron.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 550 kcal |
| Protein | 28 g |
| Carbs | 45 g |
| Fat | 28 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 5 g |
| Sodium | 950 mg |
| Potassium | 400 mg |
| Iron | 3.5 mg |
| Calcium | 120 mg |
| Vitamin A | 150 µg |
| Vitamin C | 10 mg |
| Vitamin D | 1.5 µg |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.5 µg |
| Omega-3 (EPA+DHA) | 0.5 g |
Per 1 sandwich (250 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
What makes Pain Bagnat unique is its preparation: the assembled sandwich is often wrapped tightly and pressed for several hours, allowing the bread to absorb the flavorful olive oil and juices, which enhances the texture and melds the flavors into a cohesive, savory experience.
