Pumpernickel with Butter and Cheese

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Pumpernickel with Butter and Cheese is a classic German open-faced sandwich featuring dense, dark pumpernickel bread spread with butter and topped with slices of cheese, often Gouda or Emmental. The bread is traditionally made from coarsely ground rye flour and slow-baked for up to 24 hours, giving it a deep, earthy flavor and moist texture. It's a staple in Northern Germany and the Netherlands, enjoyed as a hearty snack or light meal.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is moderately high in complex carbohydrates from the rye bread, with a good amount of fat from the butter and cheese, and a moderate protein boost from the dairy. It provides dietary fiber, B vitamins, and minerals like calcium and iron. A typical serving with one slice of bread, butter, and cheese roughly ranges from 300 to 400 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	210 kcal
Protein	7 g
Carbs	20 g
Fat	11 g
Fiber	3 g
Sugar	2 g
Sodium	480 mg
Iron	2.5 mg
Magnesium	40 mg
Phosphorus	120 mg
Potassium	180 mg
Selenium	12 µg
Vitamin A	80 µg RAE
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)	0.15 mg
Calcium	150 mg

Per 1 slice (approx. 50 g) of pumpernickel bread with 10 g butter and 20 g cheese · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Pumpernickel's unique dark color and slightly sweet taste come from the Maillard reaction during its long, slow baking process, not from added molasses. Nutritionally, its high fiber content from whole rye supports digestion and promotes a feeling of fullness, making it a surprisingly satisfying and sustained-energy food.