Beef brain (cooked, simmered) nutrition facts
Per 3 oz · 85 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein9.9g31% of calories
- Carbs1.3g4% of calories
- Fat9g64% of calories
- ✓ Keto-friendly
- ✓ Low sodium
- ✓ Sugar free
At a glance
One serving of Beef brain (cooked, simmered) (3 oz, 85 g) has 128 calories, with 9.9 g of protein, 1.3 g of carbohydrates and 9 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (64% of calories). It is high in Vitamin B12 (358% DV), pantothenic acid (21% DV) and choline (76% DV). Keep an eye on cholesterol, which provides 878% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Vitamin B12358%
- Pantothenic acid21%
- Choline76%
- Iron24%
- Phosphorus41%
- Copper22%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Vitamin C10%
- Riboflavin (B2)14%
- Niacin19%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Cholesterol878%
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 3 oz (85 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 5 μg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 9 mg | 10% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 1 mg | 9% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1 μg | 0% |
| Thiamine | 0.1 mg | 5% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.2 mg | 14% |
| Niacin | 3 mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg | 9% |
| Folate (B9) | 4 μg | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 | 9 μg | 358% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1 mg | 21% |
| Choline | 417 mg | 76% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 8 mg | 1% |
| Iron | 2 mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 207 mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 10 mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 285 mg | 41% |
| Zinc | 1 mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.2 mg | 22% |
| Manganese | 0 mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 19 μg | 34% |
Full breakdown · 15 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Beta carotene | 60 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 1 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0.3 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 2 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 1 g | — |
| Retinol | 0 μg | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Total omega 3 | 1 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0 μg | — |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
Burning 128 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 24minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 15minCycling (moderate)
- 11minRunning (6 mph)
- 18minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Beef brain (cooked, simmered)?
One serving of Beef brain (cooked, simmered) (3 oz) has 128 calories, which works out to 151 calories per 100 g. That is about 6.4% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Beef brain (cooked, simmered) high in protein?
Not especially. It has 9.9 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 31% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Beef brain (cooked, simmered) keto-friendly?
It can fit a ketogenic diet: 1 g of net carbs per serving, with carbs making up 4% of calories.
How much sodium is in Beef brain (cooked, simmered)?
92 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
How much sugar is in Beef brain (cooked, simmered)?
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.
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