Swedish Meatball Sandwich

The Swedish Meatball Sandwich, or 'Köttbullar i bröd,' is a beloved Scandinavian staple featuring tender, spiced meatballs nestled in a soft bread roll. It typically includes meatballs made from a mix of beef and pork, creamy gravy, and tangy lingonberry jam, often with pickled cucumbers for a fresh crunch.

🍳 View the full Swedish Meatball Sandwich recipe →

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This sandwich is a balanced meal, offering substantial protein from the meatballs and carbs from the bread, with a moderate to high fat content from the gravy and meat. A typical serving provides around 500-700 calories, along with iron and B vitamins from the meat and some fiber if whole-grain bread is used.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	650 kcal
Protein	35 g
Carbs	45 g
Fat	38 g
Fiber	2.5 g
Sugar	6 g
Sodium	1200 mg
Potassium	450 mg
Iron	4.5 mg
Calcium	120 mg
Vitamin B12	2.5 mcg
Zinc	5.0 mg
Phosphorus	350 mg
Niacin (B3)	8.0 mg
Selenium	25 mcg

Per 1 sandwich (approximately 350 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it's a perfect example of Swedish 'husmanskost' (traditional home cooking) that has gained global fame, partly thanks to IKEA's cafeteria. Nutritionally, the inclusion of lingonberry jam isn't just for flavor; these berries are rich in antioxidants and were traditionally used to aid digestion.