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Beef, variety meats and by-products, heart, cooked, simmered
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Values for 100 g. Change the serving to recalculate.
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 MG | 0% | |
| Thiamin | 0.1 MG | 8% | |
| Riboflavin | 1.2 MG | 93% | |
| Niacin | 6.7 MG | 42% | |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.6 MG | 32% | |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.2 MG | 14% | |
| Folate, total | 5 UG | 1% | |
| Choline, total | 228.8 MG | 42% | |
| Vitamin B-12 | 10.8 UG | 450% | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 0 UG | 0% | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.3 MG | 2% | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.1 UG | 1% | |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 0.5 UG | 0% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 5 MG | 0% | |
| Iron, Fe | 6.4 MG | 35% | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 21 MG | 5% | |
| Phosphorus, P | 254 MG | 20% | |
| Potassium, K | 219 MG | 5% | |
| Sodium, Na | 59 MG | 3% | |
| Zinc, Zn | 2.9 MG | 26% | |
| Copper, Cu | 0.6 MG | 62% | |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.0 MG | 1% | |
| Selenium, Se | 38.9 UG | 71% |
Nutrition Highlights
- Excellent source of protein with 28.5g per 100g, great for muscle building and recovery.
- Good source of Iron, Fe (35% DV).
- Good source of Phosphorus, P (20% DV).
- Good source of Zinc, Zn (26% DV).
- Rich source of Copper, Cu (62% of Daily Value per 100g).
- Rich source of Selenium, Se (71% of Daily Value per 100g).
About Beef, variety meats and by-products, heart, cooked, simmered
Beef heart simmered until done is dense, very high in protein, and low in fat, closer to a lean steak than to the richer organ meats. It has a firm texture and a mild, clean beef flavor without the strong mineral edge of liver. Heart is one of the most nutrient-dense muscle meats available, containing meaningful iron and B12, and it takes well to marinating before a long simmer or a quick sear.
Dietary Information
Beef, variety meats and by-products, heart, cooked, simmered is considered low-carb and keto-friendly, high-protein, making it a suitable choice for various dietary plans.
Notable micronutrients in Beef, variety meats and by-products, heart, cooked, simmered include Vitamin B-12 (450% DV) , Riboflavin (93% DV) , Selenium, Se (71% DV) , Copper, Cu (62% DV) , and Niacin (42% DV). These nutrients play important roles in maintaining overall health and supporting essential bodily functions.
Calorie Breakdown
At 165 calories per 100 grams, Beef, variety meats and by-products, heart, cooked, simmered gets 69% of its calories from protein, 0% from carbohydrates, and 26% from fat. This is moderate, similar to many lean proteins and whole grains.
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