Po' Boy Sandwich

A Po' Boy is a traditional sandwich from New Orleans, Louisiana, typically made with a crusty French-style baguette and filled with either fried seafood like shrimp or oysters, or sometimes roast beef with gravy. It's famously served 'dressed' with lettuce, tomato, pickles, and mayonnaise.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This sandwich is generally high in carbohydrates from the bread and fat from the fried protein, providing a significant amount of calories, often ranging from 600 to over 1,000 per serving. It can be a good source of protein and iron, especially with a roast beef filling.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	650 kcal
Protein	28 g
Carbs	55 g
Fat	35 g
Fiber	4 g
Sugar	6 g
Sodium	1200 mg
Iron	4.5 mg
Calcium	120 mg
Potassium	400 mg
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)	0.4 mg
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)	0.3 mg
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)	6 mg
Folate	80 mcg
Magnesium	45 mg

Per 1 sandwich (approx. 250 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

The sandwich's name is said to originate from the 'poor boys' streetcar conductors who were on strike in 1929, for whom the Martin brothers created the hearty, affordable meal. Nutritionally, the 'dressed' version adds a fresh vegetable component to an otherwise indulgent, calorie-dense comfort food.