Beef brain (cooked, pan-fried) nutrition facts
Per 3 oz ยท 85 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein11g26% of calories
- Carbs0g0% of calories
- Fat14g74% of calories
- โ Keto-friendly
- โ Low sodium
At a glance
One serving of Beef brain (cooked, pan-fried) (3 oz, 85 g) has 167 calories, with 11 g of protein, 0 g of carbohydrates and 14 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (74% of calories). It is high in protein (21% DV), niacin (20% DV) and Vitamin B6 (25% DV). Keep an eye on cholesterol, which provides 565% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein21%
- Niacin20%
- Vitamin B625%
- Vitamin B12538%
- Iron24%
- Phosphorus47%
Good source of
10โ19% of the daily value
- Riboflavin (B2)17%
- Pantothenic acid10%
- Zinc10%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Cholesterol565%
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 3 oz (85 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 0 ฮผg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 3 mg | 3% |
| Thiamine | 0.1 mg | 9% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.2 mg | 17% |
| Niacin | 3 mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.3 mg | 25% |
| Folate (B9) | 5 ฮผg | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 | 13 ฮผg | 538% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.5 mg | 10% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 8 mg | 1% |
| Iron | 2 mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 301 mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 13 mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 328 mg | 47% |
| Zinc | 1 mg | 10% |
| Copper | 0.2 mg | 21% |
| Manganese | 0 mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 22 ฮผg | 40% |
Full breakdown ยท 26 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 1 g | โ |
| Arginine | 1 g | โ |
| Aspartic acid | 1 g | โ |
| Cystine | 0.2 g | โ |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 1 g | โ |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0.2 g | โ |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | โ |
| Glutamic acid | 1 g | โ |
| Glycine | 1 g | โ |
| Histidine | 0.3 g | โ |
| Isoleucine | 0.4 g | โ |
| Leucine | 1 g | โ |
| Lysine | 1 g | โ |
| Methionine | 0.2 g | โ |
| Monounsaturated fats | 3 g | โ |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | โ |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 2 g | โ |
| Proline | 0.4 g | โ |
| Retinol | 0 ฮผg | โ |
| Serine | 1 g | โ |
| Threonine | 1 g | โ |
| Total omega 3 | 1 g | โ |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | โ |
| Tryptophan | 0.1 g | โ |
| Tyrosine | 0.4 g | โ |
| Valine | 1 g | โ |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
Burning 167 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 32minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 20minCycling (moderate)
- 14minRunning (6 mph)
- 23minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Beef brain (cooked, pan-fried)?
One serving of Beef brain (cooked, pan-fried) (3 oz) has 167 calories, which works out to 196 calories per 100 g. That is about 8.3% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Beef brain (cooked, pan-fried) high in protein?
It provides a solid 11 g of protein per serving (21% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 26% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Beef brain (cooked, pan-fried) keto-friendly?
It can fit a ketogenic diet: 0 g of net carbs per serving, with carbs making up 0% of calories.
How much sodium is in Beef brain (cooked, pan-fried)?
134 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
