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Veal, variety meats and by-products, brain, raw
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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 | 14 MG | 16% | |
| Thiamin | 0.1 MG | 11% | |
| Riboflavin | 0.3 MG | 20% | |
| Niacin | 4.3 MG | 27% | |
| Pantothenic acid | 2.7 MG | 54% | |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.3 MG | 16% | |
| Folate, total | 3 UG | 1% | |
| Vitamin B-12 | 12.2 UG | 508% | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 0 UG | 0% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 10 MG | 1% | |
| Iron, Fe | 2.1 MG | 12% | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 14 MG | 3% | |
| Phosphorus, P | 274 MG | 22% | |
| Potassium, K | 315 MG | 7% | |
| Sodium, Na | 127 MG | 6% | |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.1 MG | 10% | |
| Copper, Cu | 0.2 MG | 24% | |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.0 MG | 2% | |
| Selenium, Se | 10 UG | 18% |
Nutrition Highlights
- Low in calories with 118 kcal per 100g.
- Good source of protein with 10.3g per 100g.
- Good source of Phosphorus, P (22% DV).
- Good source of Copper, Cu (24% DV).
- Good source of Riboflavin (20% DV).
- Good source of Niacin (27% DV).
About Veal, variety meats and by-products, brain, raw
Raw veal brain is soft, highly fatty relative to its protein content, and among the more nutritionally unusual offal cuts. Cholesterol is very high in brain tissue regardless of species. In French cuisine it appears as cervelle de veau, typically poached then pan-fried in brown butter. Those unfamiliar with offal often find the flavor surprisingly mild - it is the texture that requires adjustment.
Dietary Information
Veal, variety meats and by-products, brain, raw is considered low-carb and keto-friendly, making it a suitable choice for various dietary plans.
Notable micronutrients in Veal, variety meats and by-products, brain, raw include Vitamin B-12 (508% DV) , Pantothenic acid (54% DV) , Niacin (27% DV) , Copper, Cu (24% DV) , and Phosphorus, P (22% DV). These nutrients play important roles in maintaining overall health and supporting essential bodily functions.
Calorie Breakdown
At 118 calories per 100 grams, Veal, variety meats and by-products, brain, raw gets 35% of its calories from protein, 0% from carbohydrates, and 63% from fat. This is moderate, similar to many lean proteins and whole grains.
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