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Veal, variety meats and by-products, spleen, 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 | 40 MG | 44% | |
| Thiamin | 0.0 MG | 4% | |
| Riboflavin | 0.3 MG | 22% | |
| Niacin | 5.3 MG | 33% | |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.1 MG | 4% | |
| Folate, total | 4 UG | 1% | |
| Vitamin B-12 | 4.8 UG | 201% | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 0 UG | 0% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 7 MG | 1% | |
| Iron, Fe | 7.4 MG | 41% | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 14 MG | 3% | |
| Phosphorus, P | 312 MG | 25% | |
| Potassium, K | 215 MG | 5% | |
| Sodium, Na | 58 MG | 3% | |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.9 MG | 17% | |
| Copper, Cu | 0.9 MG | 103% | |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.1 MG | 3% | |
| Selenium, Se | 81.2 UG | 148% |
Nutrition Highlights
- Excellent source of protein with 24.1g per 100g, great for muscle building and recovery.
- Very low in fat (2.9g per 100g).
- Good source of Iron, Fe (41% DV).
- Good source of Phosphorus, P (25% DV).
- Rich source of Copper, Cu (103% of Daily Value per 100g).
- Rich source of Selenium, Se (148% of Daily Value per 100g).
About Veal, variety meats and by-products, spleen, cooked, braised
After braising, veal spleen delivers an impressive protein-to-fat ratio, one of the leanest offal preparations in this category. The moist-heat cooking softens what would otherwise be a tough, dense cut. Flavor is mineral-forward and rich without being fatty, since there is almost no intramuscular fat in the spleen. For those committed to nose-to-tail eating, this is a practically fat-free organ meat that packs serious protein.
Dietary Information
Veal, variety meats and by-products, spleen, cooked, braised is considered low-carb and keto-friendly, low-fat, high-protein, making it a suitable choice for various dietary plans.
Notable micronutrients in Veal, variety meats and by-products, spleen, cooked, braised include Vitamin B-12 (201% DV) , Selenium, Se (148% DV) , Copper, Cu (103% DV) , Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid (44% DV) , and Iron, Fe (41% DV). These nutrients play important roles in maintaining overall health and supporting essential bodily functions.
Calorie Breakdown
At 129 calories per 100 grams, Veal, variety meats and by-products, spleen, cooked, braised gets 75% of its calories from protein, 0% from carbohydrates, and 20% from fat. This is moderate, similar to many lean proteins and whole grains.
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