Sweetbread Pâté

Sweetbread Pâté is a rich, creamy spread made from the thymus or pancreas glands of young calves or lambs, traditionally prepared in French and other European cuisines. It typically combines the delicate, mild-flavored sweetbreads with ingredients like butter, cream, eggs, shallots, and herbs, often baked in a terrine. The dish is considered a luxurious delicacy, prized for its smooth, melt-in-the-mouth texture.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is very high in fat and protein, with minimal carbohydrates. It is a dense source of energy, providing a significant amount of saturated fat, cholesterol, and B vitamins like B12, along with minerals such as selenium and phosphorus. A typical serving contains roughly 350-450 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	180 kcal
Protein	8 g
Carbs	1 g
Fat	16 g
Fiber	0 g
Sugar	0.5 g
Sodium	210 mg
Vitamin B12	1.5 mcg
Selenium	15 mcg
Phosphorus	120 mg
Iron	1.2 mg
Zinc	1.8 mg
Riboflavin (B2)	0.2 mg
Vitamin A	150 IU
Cholesterol	95 mg

Per 2 ounces (56 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, sweetbread pâté represents a classic example of nose-to-tail eating, utilizing less common cuts to create a gourmet product. Nutritionally, it's a concentrated source of certain nutrients like vitamin B12 and iron, but its high saturated fat content makes it a dish meant for occasional indulgence rather than daily consumption.