Beef brain (raw) nutrition facts
Per 4 oz · 113 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein12g31% of calories
- Carbs1.2g3% of calories
- Fat12g66% of calories
- ✓ Protein-dense
- ✓ Keto-friendly
- ✓ Sugar free
At a glance
One serving of Beef brain (raw) (4 oz, 113 g) has 162 calories, with 12 g of protein, 1.2 g of carbohydrates and 12 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (66% of calories). It is high in protein (25% DV), niacin (25% DV) and Vitamin B6 (20% DV). Keep an eye on cholesterol, which provides 1134% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein25%
- Niacin25%
- Vitamin B620%
- Vitamin B12448%
- Pantothenic acid45%
- Iron36%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Vitamin C13%
- Riboflavin (B2)17%
- Zinc10%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Cholesterol1134%
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 4 oz (113 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 8 μg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 12 mg | 13% |
| Vitamin E | 1 mg | 7% |
| Vitamin K | 0 μg | 0% |
| Thiamine | 0.1 mg | 9% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.2 mg | 17% |
| Niacin | 4 mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.3 mg | 20% |
| Folate (B9) | 3 μg | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 | 11 μg | 448% |
| Pantothenic acid | 2 mg | 45% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 49 mg | 5% |
| Iron | 3 mg | 36% |
| Potassium | 310 mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 15 mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 409 mg | 58% |
| Zinc | 1 mg | 10% |
| Copper | 0.3 mg | 36% |
| Manganese | 0 mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 24 μg | 44% |
Full breakdown · 14 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Beta carotene | 99 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 1 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0.4 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 2 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 2 g | — |
| Retinol | 0 μg | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Total omega 3 | 1 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
Burning 162 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 31minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 19minCycling (moderate)
- 13minRunning (6 mph)
- 23minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Beef brain (raw)?
One serving of Beef brain (raw) (4 oz) has 162 calories, which works out to 143 calories per 100 g. That is about 8.1% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Beef brain (raw) high in protein?
Yes. It has 12 g of protein per serving, and 31% of its calories come from protein (7.6 g of protein per 100 calories).
Is Beef brain (raw) keto-friendly?
It can fit a ketogenic diet: 1 g of net carbs per serving, with carbs making up 3% of calories.
How much sodium is in Beef brain (raw)?
142 mg per serving.
How much sugar is in Beef brain (raw)?
0 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
