Spleen Sandwich

The Spleen Sandwich is a traditional street food delicacy, most famously associated with the city of Naples, Italy. It consists of thinly sliced, marinated, and grilled beef or veal spleen, typically served within a crusty bread roll and often garnished with a spicy spread or onion.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This sandwich is a high-protein, low-carb option, with the spleen providing a rich source of iron, vitamin B12, and other essential nutrients. A typical serving contains roughly 350-450 calories, depending on the bread and any added fats or condiments.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	380 kcal
Protein	28 g
Carbs	32 g
Fat	14 g
Fiber	2 g
Sugar	3 g
Sodium	520 mg
Iron	6 mg
Vitamin B12	18 µg
Zinc	4 mg
Selenium	25 µg
Phosphorus	300 mg
Copper	0.5 mg
Vitamin A	120 µg RAE
Niacin (B3)	7 mg

Per 1 sandwich (approx. 180 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culinarily, it's a fascinating example of offal-based street food, transforming a humble organ meat into a beloved local staple. Nutritionally, spleen is exceptionally dense in heme iron, which is more readily absorbed by the body than plant-based iron.