Pork brain (cooked, braised) nutrition facts
Per 3 oz ยท 85 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein10g36% of calories
- Carbs0g0% of calories
- Fat8.1g64% of calories
- โ Protein-dense
- โ Keto-friendly
- โ Low sodium
At a glance
One serving of Pork brain (cooked, braised) (3 oz, 85 g) has 117 calories, with 10 g of protein, 0 g of carbohydrates and 8.1 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (64% of calories). It is high in protein (21% DV), Vitamin B12 (50% DV) and pantothenic acid (31% DV). Keep an eye on cholesterol, which provides 723% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein21%
- Vitamin B1250%
- Pantothenic acid31%
- Phosphorus27%
- Copper25%
- Selenium29%
Good source of
10โ19% of the daily value
- Vitamin C13%
- Riboflavin (B2)15%
- Niacin18%
- Iron19%
- Zinc11%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Cholesterol723%
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 | 12 mg | 13% |
| Thiamine | 0.1 mg | 6% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.2 mg | 15% |
| Niacin | 3 mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg | 9% |
| Folate (B9) | 3 ฮผg | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1 ฮผg | 50% |
| Pantothenic acid | 2 mg | 31% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 8 mg | 1% |
| Iron | 2 mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 166 mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 10 mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 187 mg | 27% |
| Zinc | 1 mg | 11% |
| Copper | 0.2 mg | 25% |
| Manganese | 0.1 mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 16 ฮผg | 29% |
Full breakdown ยท 25 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) | 0.4 g | โ |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0.2 g | โ |
| Glutamic acid | 1 g | โ |
| Glycine | 0.5 g | โ |
| Histidine | 0.3 g | โ |
| Isoleucine | 0.5 g | โ |
| Leucine | 1 g | โ |
| Lysine | 1 g | โ |
| Methionine | 0.2 g | โ |
| Monounsaturated fats | 1 g | โ |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | โ |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 1 g | โ |
| Proline | 1 g | โ |
| Retinol | 0 ฮผg | โ |
| Serine | 1 g | โ |
| Threonine | 0.5 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 117 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 22minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 14minCycling (moderate)
- 10minRunning (6 mph)
- 17minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Pork brain (cooked, braised)?
One serving of Pork brain (cooked, braised) (3 oz) has 117 calories, which works out to 138 calories per 100 g. That is about 5.9% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Pork brain (cooked, braised) high in protein?
Yes. It has 10 g of protein per serving, and 36% of its calories come from protein (8.8 g of protein per 100 calories).
Is Pork brain (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 Pork brain (cooked, braised)?
77 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
