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Veal, variety meats and by-products, tongue, 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 | 6 MG | 7% | |
| Thiamin | 0.1 MG | 6% | |
| Riboflavin | 0.4 MG | 27% | |
| Niacin | 1.5 MG | 9% | |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.7 MG | 15% | |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.2 MG | 9% | |
| Folate, total | 9 UG | 2% | |
| Vitamin B-12 | 5.3 UG | 221% | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 0 UG | 0% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 9 MG | 1% | |
| Iron, Fe | 2.1 MG | 12% | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 18 MG | 4% | |
| Phosphorus, P | 166 MG | 13% | |
| Potassium, K | 162 MG | 3% | |
| Sodium, Na | 64 MG | 3% | |
| Zinc, Zn | 4.5 MG | 41% | |
| Copper, Cu | 0.2 MG | 23% | |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.0 MG | 2% | |
| Selenium, Se | 11 UG | 20% |
Nutrition Highlights
- Excellent source of protein with 25.9g per 100g, great for muscle building and recovery.
- Good source of Zinc, Zn (41% DV).
- Good source of Copper, Cu (23% DV).
- Good source of Selenium, Se (20% DV).
- Good source of Riboflavin (27% DV).
- Rich source of Vitamin B-12 (221% of Daily Value per 100g).
About Veal, variety meats and by-products, tongue, cooked, braised
Braised veal tongue is high in protein and moderately fatty, with the fat rising relative to the raw as water cooks off. Peeling it while still warm is the standard step before slicing. In Italian cooking, lingua in salsa verde - tongue with herb and caper sauce - is a classic cold preparation. The firm, smooth texture slices cleanly when chilled.
Dietary Information
Veal, variety meats and by-products, tongue, cooked, braised is considered low-carb and keto-friendly, high-protein, making it a suitable choice for various dietary plans.
Notable micronutrients in Veal, variety meats and by-products, tongue, cooked, braised include Vitamin B-12 (221% DV) , Zinc, Zn (41% DV) , Riboflavin (27% DV) , Copper, Cu (23% DV) , and Selenium, Se (20% DV). These nutrients play important roles in maintaining overall health and supporting essential bodily functions.
Calorie Breakdown
At 202 calories per 100 grams, Veal, variety meats and by-products, tongue, cooked, braised gets 51% of its calories from protein, 0% from carbohydrates, and 45% from fat. This is moderately high, similar to many cooked grains and dairy products.
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