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Beef brain, boiled Nutrition Facts

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PhilFCT
Macronutrients

Nutrition Facts

Consume
Limit
Avoid
Serving Size: 100g
Calories 155kcal / 2530kcal (6%)

Macronutrients

Total Fat
11.3 g/ 42g (26%)
Saturated Fat
2.57 g/ 20g (12%)
Cholesterol
3327 mg/ 300mg (1109%)
Unsaturated Fat
3.77 g
Total Carbohydrates
1.2 g/ 348g (0.34%)
Dietary Fiber
0 g/ 20g (0%)
Sugar
0 g/ 63g (0%)
free
Protein
12.2 g/ 71g (17%)

Vitamins

Vitamin A
105 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (15%)
Vitamin C
0 mg/ 70mg (0%)
Vitamin B1
0.08 mg/ 1mg (6%)
Vitamin B2
0 mg/ 1mg (0%)
Vitamin B3
3 mg NE/ 16mg NE (18%)
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Minerals

Calcium
0 mg/ 750mg (0%)
Iron
4.3 mg/ 12mg (35%)
source
Phosphorus
231 mg/ 700mg (33%)
high
Sodium
112 mg/ 1500mg (7%)
low
What is this food?
AI-assisted
Beef brain, boiled. It’s a protein-rich organ meat, usually eaten as a viand or added to dishes after boiling.
Why it matters to health
AI-assisted
Beef brain provides protein to support body repair and daily energy needs. It also has cholesterol and saturated fat, and it can be sodium-moderate depending on how it’s cooked/seasoned. For many people, enjoying it in smaller, planned portions helps keep your overall diet balanced—especially since organ meats can be calorie-dense for their size. Pair it with fiber-rich sides (like vegetables) and keep it as an occasional choice rather than a daily staple.
Healthier tips
AI-assisted
  • Keep portions small: think about 1/4 to 1/2 cup per serving, especially if you eat it with rice.
  • Balance your plate: add 1–2 cups non-starchy vegetables (e.g., kangkong, pechay, sayote, carrots) and a sensible amount of rice.
  • Choose cooking methods that avoid extra fat: boil, stew, or sauté with minimal oil.
  • Watch salt: go easy on salty sauces and seasoning; taste first.
  • Since you’ll have 3 meals plus 1–2 snacks, place this viand in a meal where you can keep other protein portions lighter (e.g., not too much meat in the same day).
Common Filipino dishes
Dinuguan with beef brain, Beef brain sisig, Boiled beef brain with soy-vinegar dip, Beef brain kare-kare, Beef brain ginisa
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