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Chicken liver pâté
Calories & nutrition facts
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 351 kcal —
- Protein 13 g 26%
- Carbohydrate 1.6 g 1%
- Fat 33 g 42%
- Saturated fat 9.4 g 47%
- Fibre 1.3 g 5%
- Sugars 1 g —
- Sodium 854 mg 37%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 10800 µg 1200%
- Vitamin C 22 mg 24%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin E 0.8 mg 5%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.05 mg 4%
- Riboflavin (B2) 1.4 mg 108%
- Niacin (B3) 11 mg 69%
- Vitamin B6 0.25 mg 15%
- Folate (B9) 99 µg 25%
- Vitamin B12 7.2 µg 300%
Minerals
- Calcium 10 mg 1%
- Iron 9.2 mg 51%
- Phosphorus 226 mg 18%
- Potassium 133 mg 3%
- Zinc 3.6 mg 33%
- Selenium 7 µg 13%
- Iodine 1.4 µg 1%
Similar foods
- Chicken liver pate de foie299 kcal / 100 g
- Poultry liver pâté316 kcal / 100 g
- Chicken liver paste134 kcal / 100 g
- Chicken pate289 kcal / 100 g
- Liver pate253 kcal / 100 g
- Pork liver pâté355 kcal / 100 g
- Goose liver pâté459 kcal / 100 g
- Liver paste237 kcal / 100 g
- Danish pork liver pâté237 kcal / 100 g
- Poultry liver sausage106 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Chicken liver pâté
How do you serve chicken liver pâté?
Let it soften briefly at room temperature so it spreads easily, but don’t leave it out for more than two hours. Spread it on toast or crackers, or serve it with cornichons, pickled onions or a sharp fruit chutney.
How long does chicken liver pâté keep in the fridge once opened?
Keep it covered and refrigerated, and use it within two days of opening. Homemade pâté should be chilled promptly and eaten within two days; discard it if it has been left at room temperature for more than two hours.
Can you freeze chicken liver pâté?
Yes. Freeze it in a tightly sealed container in small portions, then thaw it in the fridge and eat it within a day. The texture may turn slightly grainy, so stir it well or serve it on warm toast.
How do you make chicken liver pâté safely at home?
Cook the chicken livers until the centre reaches 75 °C, then blend them with softened butter, shallot and seasoning until smooth. Chill the pâté promptly in a shallow, covered container.
What goes well with chicken liver pâté?
Its rich, savoury flavour works well with crisp toast, cornichons, pickled vegetables and tart apple or onion chutney. It is also a classic filling for a pâté en croûte, where pâté is baked inside pastry.
Is chicken liver pâté high in iron?
Yes. A 100 g portion is high in iron, providing 9.2 mg; a typical tablespoon is 13 g.
How is chicken liver pâté different from chicken liver paste?
Chicken liver pâté is richer in this food’s listed data: it has 33 g fat per 100 g, compared with 7.9 g in chicken liver paste. Paste is often softer and more spreadable, while pâté can be firmer and more finely textured.
Source: FOODfiles (New Zealand) N22 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
