Beef thymus (cooked, braised) nutrition facts
Per 3 oz ยท 85 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein19g28% of calories
- Carbs0g0% of calories
- Fat21g72% of calories
- โ Keto-friendly
- โ Low sodium
At a glance
One serving of Beef thymus (cooked, braised) (3 oz, 85 g) has 271 calories, with 19 g of protein, 0 g of carbohydrates and 21 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (72% of calories). It is high in protein (37% DV), Vitamin C (29% DV) and Vitamin B12 (53% DV). Keep an eye on saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 37% and 83% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein37%
- Vitamin C29%
- Vitamin B1253%
- Pantothenic acid34%
- Phosphorus44%
- Selenium33%
Good source of
10โ19% of the daily value
- Riboflavin (B2)15%
- Niacin10%
- Iron16%
- Zinc17%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Saturated fat37%
- Cholesterol83%
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 | 26 mg | 29% |
| Thiamine | 0.1 mg | 6% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.2 mg | 15% |
| Niacin | 2 mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg | 5% |
| Folate (B9) | 1 ฮผg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1 ฮผg | 53% |
| Pantothenic acid | 2 mg | 34% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 9 mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1 mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 368 mg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 9 mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 309 mg | 44% |
| Zinc | 2 mg | 17% |
| Copper | 0 mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.1 mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 18 ฮผg | 33% |
Full breakdown ยท 26 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 1 g | โ |
| Arginine | 1 g | โ |
| Aspartic acid | 2 g | โ |
| Cystine | 0.2 g | โ |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | โ |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | โ |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | โ |
| Glutamic acid | 2 g | โ |
| Glycine | 1 g | โ |
| Histidine | 0.3 g | โ |
| Isoleucine | 1 g | โ |
| Leucine | 1 g | โ |
| Lysine | 2 g | โ |
| Methionine | 0.3 g | โ |
| Monounsaturated fats | 7 g | โ |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | โ |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 4 g | โ |
| Proline | 1 g | โ |
| Retinol | 0 ฮผg | โ |
| Serine | 1 g | โ |
| Threonine | 1 g | โ |
| Total omega 3 | 0 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.
- Beef thymus (cooked, braised)319
- Beef thymus (raw)236
- Veal thymus (cooked, braised)125
- Veal thymus (raw)101
Burning 271 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 51minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 33minCycling (moderate)
- 23minRunning (6 mph)
- 38minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Beef thymus (cooked, braised)?
One serving of Beef thymus (cooked, braised) (3 oz) has 271 calories, which works out to 319 calories per 100 g. That is about 14% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Beef thymus (cooked, braised) high in protein?
It provides a solid 19 g of protein per serving (37% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 28% 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 thymus (cooked, braised) 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 thymus (cooked, braised)?
99 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
