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Lamb, variety meats and by-products, heart, 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 | 7 MG | 8% | |
| Thiamin | 0.2 MG | 14% | |
| Riboflavin | 1.2 MG | 92% | |
| Niacin | 4.4 MG | 27% | |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.4 MG | 27% | |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.3 MG | 18% | |
| Folate, total | 2 UG | 1% | |
| Vitamin B-12 | 11.2 UG | 467% | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 0 UG | 0% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 14 MG | 1% | |
| Iron, Fe | 5.5 MG | 31% | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 24 MG | 6% | |
| Phosphorus, P | 254 MG | 20% | |
| Potassium, K | 188 MG | 4% | |
| Sodium, Na | 63 MG | 3% | |
| Zinc, Zn | 3.7 MG | 33% | |
| Copper, Cu | 0.6 MG | 68% | |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.1 MG | 2% | |
| Selenium, Se | 47 UG | 85% |
Nutrition Highlights
- Excellent source of protein with 25.0g per 100g, great for muscle building and recovery.
- Good source of Iron, Fe (31% DV).
- Good source of Phosphorus, P (20% DV).
- Good source of Zinc, Zn (33% DV).
- Rich source of Copper, Cu (68% of Daily Value per 100g).
- Rich source of Selenium, Se (85% of Daily Value per 100g).
About Lamb, variety meats and by-products, heart, cooked, braised
Braised lamb heart concentrates protein and fat while the small carbohydrate amount ticks up slightly, likely from the glycogen reserves in the cardiac muscle fiber. The texture after braising is chewy but yielding, and the flavor is distinctly meaty without the strong livery quality some organ meats carry. Sliced thin and served over polenta or with roasted root vegetables, it is genuinely good eating.
Dietary Information
Lamb, variety meats and by-products, heart, cooked, braised is considered low-carb and keto-friendly, high-protein, making it a suitable choice for various dietary plans.
Notable micronutrients in Lamb, variety meats and by-products, heart, cooked, braised include Vitamin B-12 (467% DV) , Riboflavin (92% DV) , Selenium, Se (85% DV) , Copper, Cu (68% DV) , and Zinc, Zn (33% DV). These nutrients play important roles in maintaining overall health and supporting essential bodily functions.
Calorie Breakdown
At 185 calories per 100 grams, Lamb, variety meats and by-products, heart, cooked, braised gets 54% of its calories from protein, 4% from carbohydrates, and 38% from fat. This is moderate, similar to many lean proteins and whole grains.
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