Gehirne: Nutrition Facts
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Gehirne contains 150 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of Erträge von 1 Unze (20 g) provides about 30 kcal.
Roughly 64 % of its calories come from fat, with 32 % from protein and 4 % from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in Leber- und Organfleisch on FoodFactly, where the median is 174 kcal per 100 g across 13 foods.
100 g provides 417 % of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 89 % of the Daily Value for Cholin and 39 % of the Daily Value for Selen.
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 150 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 10,4 g | 13 % |
| Saturated fat C | 2,4 g | 12 % |
| Cholesterol C | 3.080 mg | 1.027 % |
| Sodium C | 414 mg | 18 % |
| Total carbohydrates C | 1,5 g | 0,5 % |
| Dietary fiber C | 0 g | 0 % |
| Total sugars C | 0 g | |
| Protein C | 11,6 g | 23 % |
| Vitamin A C | 6 µg | 0,7 % |
| Vitamin C C | 10,4 mg | 12 % |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0 % |
| Vitamin E C | 1,7 mg | 11 % |
| Vitamin K C | 0,1 µg | 0,1 % |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0,068 mg | 6 % |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0,22 mg | 17 % |
| Niacin (B3) C | 3,6 mg | 22 % |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0,14 mg | 8 % |
| Folat (B9) C | 5 µg | 1 % |
| Vitamin B12 C | 10 µg | 417 % |
| Cholin C | 487 mg | 89 % |
| Calcium C | 9 mg | 0,7 % |
| Eisen C | 2,3 mg | 13 % |
| Magnesium C | 12 mg | 3 % |
| Phosphor C | 332 mg | 27 % |
| Kalium C | 242 mg | 5 % |
| Zink C | 1,1 mg | 10 % |
| Kupfer C | 0,23 mg | 25 % |
| Selen C | 21,6 µg | 39 % |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 32 %
- Carbohydrates 4 %
- Fat 64 %
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein11,6 gin the lowest quarter of Leber- und Organfleisch (median 21 g)
- Fat10,4 gabove the median for Leber- und Organfleisch (median 8,7 g)
- Saturated fat2,4 gbelow the median for Leber- und Organfleisch (median 2,5 g)
- Sodium414 mgabove the median for Leber- und Organfleisch (median 386 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal7,7 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water74,3 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Einfach ungesättigtes Fett C | 1,9 g |
|---|---|
| Mehrfach ungesättigtes Fett C | 1,6 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (Omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (Omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0,85 g |
| Linolsäure (Omega-6, 18:2) C | 0,039 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0,029 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0,97 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 1,3 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 1,7 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0,35 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0,023 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0,19 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0,38 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-Carotin C | 69 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopin C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + Zeaxanthin C | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotin, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Wasser C | 74,3 g |
|---|---|
| Alkohol C | 0 g |
| Koffein C | 0 mg |
| Theobromin C | 0 mg |
| Folsäure C | 0 µg |
| Folat, Lebensmittel C | 5 µg |
| Vitamin E, zugesetzt C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, zugesetzt C | 0 µg |
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schweinefleisch, gehärtet, füße, eingelegt | 140 | 11,6 g | 0,01 g | 10 g |
| Schweinefleisch, schweinefüße, eingelegt | 140 | 11,6 g | 0,01 g | 10 g |
| Frankfurter, rindfleisch, fettarm | 140 | 12 g | 1,6 g | 9,5 g |
| Kopfsäcke, schweinefleisch | 157 | 13,8 g | 0 g | 10,9 g |
| Kopfkäse | 157 | 13,8 g | 0 g | 10,9 g |
| Schweinefleisch, gehärtet, schinken und Wassererzeugnisse, scheibe, mit Knochen, abtrennbarer Muskel- und Fettgewebe, nicht beheizt | 149 | 13,7 g | 2,7 g | 9,3 g |
| Schweinefleisch, gehärtet, schinken - Wasser zugesetzt, stumpf, mit Knochen, abtrennbarer Muskel- und Fettgewebe, nicht beheizt | 172 | 14 g | 0,8 g | 12,5 g |
| Schweinefleisch, gehärtet, schinken - Wasser zugesetzt, scheibe, mit Knochen, abtrennbarer Muskel- und Fettgewebe, nicht beheizt | 164 | 15,7 g | 1,1 g | 10,8 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Gehirne?
100 g of Gehirne has 150 kcal. Erträge von 1 Unze (20 g): about 30 kcal. 1 Tasse (140 g): about 210 kcal.
Is Gehirne high in protein?
Gehirne contains 11,6 g of protein per 100 g (23 % of the 50 g Daily Value), or 2,3 g in Erträge von 1 Unze (20 g). About 32 % of its calories come from protein. Compared with other Leber- und Organfleisch, that is in the lowest quarter (median 21 g).
How many carbs are in Gehirne?
Gehirne has 1,5 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in Gehirne?
Gehirne contains 10,4 g of fat per 100 g, of which 2,4 g is saturated (12 % of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does Gehirne contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin B12 (417 % DV), Cholin (89 % DV), Selen (39 % DV), Phosphor (27 % DV) and Kupfer (25 % DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Gehirne?
100 g contains 414 mg of sodium, 18 % of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated 31. Oktober 2024. FoodFactly last checked it on 6. November 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record 2706159. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated 31. Oktober 2024. Imported 6. November 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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