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Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, heart, cooked, braised
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* 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 | 2 MG | 2% | |
| Thiamin | 0.6 MG | 46% | |
| Riboflavin | 1.7 MG | 131% | |
| Niacin | 6.1 MG | 38% | |
| Pantothenic acid | 2.5 MG | 49% | |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.4 MG | 23% | |
| Folate, total | 4 UG | 1% | |
| Vitamin B-12 | 3.8 UG | 158% | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 7 UG | 1% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 7 MG | 1% | |
| Iron, Fe | 5.8 MG | 32% | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 24 MG | 6% | |
| Phosphorus, P | 178 MG | 14% | |
| Potassium, K | 206 MG | 4% | |
| Sodium, Na | 35 MG | 2% | |
| Zinc, Zn | 3.1 MG | 28% | |
| Copper, Cu | 0.5 MG | 56% | |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.1 MG | 3% | |
| Selenium, Se | 18.3 UG | 33% |
Nutrition Highlights
- Excellent source of protein with 23.6g per 100g, great for muscle building and recovery.
- Good source of Iron, Fe (32% DV).
- Good source of Zinc, Zn (28% DV).
- Rich source of Copper, Cu (56% of Daily Value per 100g).
- Good source of Selenium, Se (33% DV).
- Good source of Thiamin (46% DV).
About Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, heart, cooked, braised
Braised pork heart concentrates protein while keeping fat low. The long moist cooking time is what heart requires to become tender, since it is a constantly working muscle and correspondingly tough when cooked quickly. The small residual carbohydrate from raw heart diminishes further with cooking. In South American cuisine, sliced heart on a skewer is common street food, marinated in garlic and cumin before grilling.
Dietary Information
Pork, fresh, 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 Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, heart, cooked, braised include Vitamin B-12 (158% DV) , Riboflavin (131% DV) , Copper, Cu (56% DV) , Pantothenic acid (49% DV) , and Thiamin (46% DV). These nutrients play important roles in maintaining overall health and supporting essential bodily functions.
Calorie Breakdown
At 148 calories per 100 grams, Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, heart, cooked, braised gets 64% of its calories from protein, 1% from carbohydrates, and 31% from fat. This is moderate, similar to many lean proteins and whole grains.
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