Beef Variety Meats and By-products Liver (Cooked, Braised)
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A 100g serving covers 2941% of the daily recommended Vitamin B12, making Beef Variety Meats and By-products Liver (Cooked, Braised) one of the more concentrated dietary sources of this nutrient. Macronutrients distribute relatively evenly across protein (29.1g), fat (5.3g), and carbohydrates (5.1g) per 100g. At 191 calories per 100g, Beef Variety Meats and By-products Liver (Cooked, Braised) offers moderate energy density suitable for balanced meals. Sodium is modest at 79mg per 100g, well within limits for heart-healthy eating patterns. Nutritionally broad, Beef Variety Meats and By-products Liver (Cooked, Braised) delivers meaningful amounts of 17 different vitamins and minerals above 10% of daily value. Contains 396mg of cholesterol per 100g (132% DV), which may matter for individuals actively managing cholesterol.
Calorie Distribution
- Protein63%29.1 g
- Fat26%5.3 g
- Carbs11%5.1 g
Serving Size
% Daily Value
per 100g serving · FDA 2020 reference
Nutrition Facts per 100g
| Water | 58.8 | G |
| Energy | 191 | KCAL |
| Protein | 29.1 | G |
| Total lipid (fat) | 5.3 | G |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 5.1 | G |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 | G |
| Total Sugars | 0 | G |
| Cholesterol | 396 | MG |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 1.9 | MG |
| Thiamin | 0.19 | MG |
| Riboflavin | 3.4 | MG |
| Niacin | 17.5 | MG |
| Vitamin B-6 | 1.0 | MG |
| Folate, total | 253 | UG |
| Vitamin B-12 | 70.6 | UG |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 9442 | UG |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.51 | MG |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 1.2 | UG |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 3.3 | UG |
| Calcium, Ca | 6.0 | MG |
| Iron, Fe | 6.5 | MG |
| Magnesium, Mg | 21.0 | MG |
| Phosphorus, P | 497 | MG |
| Potassium, K | 352 | MG |
| Sodium, Na | 79.0 | MG |
| Zinc, Zn | 5.3 | MG |
| Copper, Cu | 14.3 | MG |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.36 | MG |
| Selenium, Se | 36.1 | UG |
| Energy | 801 | kJ |
| Ash | 1.7 | G |
| Pantothenic acid | 7.1 | MG |
| Folic acid | 0 | UG |
| Folate, food | 253 | UG |
| Folate, DFE | 253 | UG |
| Choline, total | 426 | MG |
| Betaine | 5.6 | MG |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 | UG |
| Retinol | 9428 | UG |
| Carotene, beta | 162 | UG |
| Carotene, alpha | 11.0 | UG |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 11.0 | UG |
| Vitamin A, IU | 31714 | IU |
| Lycopene | 0 | UG |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 0 | UG |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 | MG |
| Tocopherol, beta | 0 | MG |
| Tocopherol, gamma | 0.06 | MG |
| Tocopherol, delta | 0 | MG |
| Tocotrienol, alpha | 0 | MG |
| Tocotrienol, beta | 0 | MG |
| Tocotrienol, gamma | 0 | MG |
| Tocotrienol, delta | 0 | MG |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units | 49.0 | IU |
| Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) | 1.2 | UG |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) | 0 | UG |
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 2.9 | G |
| SFA 4:0 | 0 | G |
| SFA 6:0 | 0 | G |
| SFA 8:0 | 0 | G |
| SFA 10:0 | 0 | G |
| SFA 12:0 | 0 | G |
| SFA 14:0 | 0.04 | G |
| SFA 15:0 | 0.01 | G |
| SFA 16:0 | 0.79 | G |
| SFA 17:0 | 0.07 | G |
| SFA 18:0 | 2.0 | G |
| SFA 20:0 | 0 | G |
| SFA 22:0 | 0.02 | G |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 1.1 | G |
| MUFA 14:1 | 0 | G |
| MUFA 15:1 | 0 | G |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.08 | G |
| MUFA 17:1 | 0.02 | G |
| MUFA 18:1 | 1.0 | G |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.003 | G |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0 | G |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 1.1 | G |
| PUFA 18:2 | 0 | G |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c | 0.66 | G |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0 | G |
| PUFA 18:3 n-3 c,c,c (ALA) | 0.02 | G |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c | 0.03 | G |
| PUFA 18:4 | 0 | G |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c | 0.01 | G |
| PUFA 20:3 | 0 | G |
| PUFA 20:4 | 0.40 | G |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) | 0 | G |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) | 0 | G |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | 0 | G |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0.36 | G |
| Tryptophan | 0.37 | G |
| Threonine | 1.2 | G |
| Isoleucine | 1.4 | G |
| Leucine | 2.7 | G |
| Lysine | 2.2 | G |
| Methionine | 0.76 | G |
| Cystine | 0.53 | G |
| Phenylalanine | 1.5 | G |
| Tyrosine | 1.1 | G |
| Valine | 1.8 | G |
| Arginine | 1.7 | G |
| Histidine | 0.88 | G |
| Alanine | 1.6 | G |
| Aspartic acid | 2.7 | G |
| Glutamic acid | 3.7 | G |
| Glycine | 1.6 | G |
| Proline | 1.3 | G |
| Serine | 1.3 | G |
| Hydroxyproline | 0.05 | G |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 | G |
| Caffeine | 0 | MG |
| Theobromine | 0 | MG |
Common Serving Sizes
| Serving | Cal | Protein | Fat | Carbs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| slice (68g) | 130 | 19.8g | 3.6g | 3.5g |
| oz (85g) | 162 | 24.7g | 4.5g | 4.4g |
Scaled from Beef Variety Meats and By-products Liver (Cooked, Braised)'s per-100g values using USDA portion data.
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Nutrient Highlights
- Beef Variety Meats and By-products Liver (Cooked, Braised) is a excellent source of Protein (58% DV) — see top foods ranked by Protein
- Beef Variety Meats and By-products Liver (Cooked, Braised) is a excellent source of Zinc (48% DV) — see top foods ranked by Zinc
- Beef Variety Meats and By-products Liver (Cooked, Braised) is a excellent source of Iron (36% DV) — see top foods ranked by Iron
Dietary Considerations
Beef Variety Meats and By-products Liver (Cooked, Braised) is naturally low in sodium at 79mg per 100g, making it compatible with the DASH diet. See the DASH Diet Guide.
Beef Variety Meats and By-products Liver (Cooked, Braised) fits well in high-protein, low-carb eating patterns with 29.1g protein and only 5.1g carbs per 100g. See the High-Protein, Low-Carb Guide.
Beef Variety Meats and By-products Liver (Cooked, Braised) provides 6.5mg of iron per 100g, relevant for managing iron deficiency. See the Iron Deficiency & Anemia Guide.
Contains 396mg of cholesterol per 100g — relevant for those monitoring cardiovascular risk. See the Heart Health & Cholesterol Guide.
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- Vitamin D: top 4% (#330 of 8,262)
- Protein: top 5% (#413 of 8,262)
- Iron: top 6% (#496 of 8,262)
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Data sourced from USDA FoodData Central — SR Legacy. FDC ID: 168626.
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