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Beef, variety meats and by-products, spleen, cooked, braised
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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 | 50.3 MG | 56% | |
| Thiamin | 0.0 MG | 4% | |
| Riboflavin | 0.3 MG | 23% | |
| Niacin | 5.6 MG | 35% | |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.9 MG | 18% | |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.0 MG | 2% | |
| Folate, total | 4 UG | 1% | |
| Vitamin B-12 | 5.0 UG | 209% | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 0 UG | 0% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 12 MG | 1% | |
| Iron, Fe | 39.4 MG | 219% | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 19 MG | 5% | |
| Phosphorus, P | 305 MG | 24% | |
| Potassium, K | 284 MG | 6% | |
| Sodium, Na | 57 MG | 2% | |
| Zinc, Zn | 2.8 MG | 25% | |
| Copper, Cu | 0.9 MG | 103% | |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.1 MG | 3% | |
| Selenium, Se | 91.4 UG | 166% |
Nutrition Highlights
- Excellent source of protein with 25.1g per 100g, great for muscle building and recovery.
- Rich source of Iron, Fe (219% of Daily Value per 100g).
- Good source of Phosphorus, P (24% DV).
- Good source of Zinc, Zn (25% DV).
- Rich source of Copper, Cu (103% of Daily Value per 100g).
- Rich source of Selenium, Se (166% of Daily Value per 100g).
About Beef, variety meats and by-products, spleen, cooked, braised
Beef spleen braised until tender is firmly in the category of offal that rewards adventurous cooks. Lean and very high in protein with minimal fat, it has a deeply mineral, iron-forward flavor more intense than muscle meat. It holds up well to slow, moist cooking methods like braising, which soften its dense texture. Common in Middle Eastern and Latin American cuisines, where nose-to-tail cooking has always been standard practice rather than a trend.
Dietary Information
Beef, variety meats and by-products, spleen, cooked, braised 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, spleen, cooked, braised include Iron, Fe (219% DV) , Vitamin B-12 (209% DV) , Selenium, Se (166% DV) , Copper, Cu (103% DV) , and Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid (56% DV). These nutrients play important roles in maintaining overall health and supporting essential bodily functions.
Calorie Breakdown
At 145 calories per 100 grams, Beef, variety meats and by-products, spleen, cooked, braised 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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