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Beef, variety meats and by-products, tongue, 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 | 1.3 MG | 1% | |
| Thiamin | 0.0 MG | 2% | |
| Riboflavin | 0.3 MG | 23% | |
| Niacin | 3.5 MG | 22% | |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.7 MG | 15% | |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.2 MG | 9% | |
| Folate, total | 7 UG | 2% | |
| Choline, total | 155 MG | 28% | |
| Vitamin B-12 | 3.1 UG | 130% | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 0 UG | 0% | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.3 MG | 2% | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.4 UG | 2% | |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 1.2 UG | 1% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 5 MG | 0% | |
| Iron, Fe | 2.6 MG | 15% | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 15 MG | 4% | |
| Phosphorus, P | 145 MG | 12% | |
| Potassium, K | 184 MG | 4% | |
| Sodium, Na | 65 MG | 3% | |
| Zinc, Zn | 4.1 MG | 37% | |
| Copper, Cu | 0.1 MG | 16% | |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.0 MG | 1% | |
| Selenium, Se | 13.2 UG | 24% |
Nutrition Highlights
- Good source of protein with 19.3g per 100g.
- Good source of Zinc, Zn (37% DV).
- Good source of Selenium, Se (24% DV).
- Good source of Riboflavin (23% DV).
- Good source of Niacin (22% DV).
- Good source of Choline, total (28% DV).
About Beef, variety meats and by-products, tongue, cooked, simmered
Simmered beef tongue has a reputation that precedes it unfairly. Once the tough outer membrane is peeled away after cooking, the meat beneath is tender, rich, and fatty in a way that resembles short rib more than it does liver. The fat content is high and protein is solid. It appears in tacos de lengua across Mexican cuisine, in Jewish deli sandwiches, and in Eastern European cold cuts. Long, slow simmering is non-negotiable.
Dietary Information
Beef, variety meats and by-products, tongue, cooked, simmered is considered low-carb and keto-friendly, making it a suitable choice for various dietary plans.
Notable micronutrients in Beef, variety meats and by-products, tongue, cooked, simmered include Vitamin B-12 (130% DV) , Zinc, Zn (37% DV) , Choline, total (28% DV) , Selenium, Se (24% DV) , and Riboflavin (23% DV). These nutrients play important roles in maintaining overall health and supporting essential bodily functions.
Calorie Breakdown
At 284 calories per 100 grams, Beef, variety meats and by-products, tongue, cooked, simmered gets 27% of its calories from protein, 0% from carbohydrates, and 71% from fat. This is moderately high, similar to many cooked grains and dairy products.
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