Smørrebrød with Pickled Herring
Smørrebrød with Pickled Herring is a classic Danish open-faced sandwich, typically served on dense rye bread. It features pickled herring fillets as the star topping, often garnished with onions, capers, and sometimes a creamy dressing or fresh herbs.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is a good source of protein and healthy fats from the herring, with moderate carbs from the rye bread. A typical serving provides around 300-400 calories, along with important nutrients like omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin D.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 350 kcal |
| Protein | 20 g |
| Carbs | 25 g |
| Fat | 18 g |
| Fiber | 5 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Sodium | 800 mg |
| Omega-3 (EPA+DHA) | 1.5 g |
| Vitamin D | 10 µg |
| Vitamin B12 | 4 µg |
| Selenium | 30 µg |
| Phosphorus | 250 mg |
| Iodine | 60 µg |
| Sodium | 800 mg |
| Iron | 1.5 mg |
Per 1 open-faced sandwich (approx. 150 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Smørrebrød is a cornerstone of Danish lunch culture, often enjoyed as part of a 'frokost' (lunch) buffet. Nutritionally, the herring offers a potent dose of anti-inflammatory omega-3s, while the traditional rye bread provides fiber and a low glycemic impact.
