Herz: Nutrition Facts
Generic food Fleisch
Herz contains 164 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of Erträge von 1 Unze (20 g) provides about 33 kcal.
Roughly 72 % of its calories come from protein, with 27 % from fat and 0,4 % from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for Leber- und Organfleisch on FoodFactly (174 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 446 % of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 92 % of the Daily Value for Riboflavin (B2) and 70 % 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 | 164 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 4,7 g | 6 % |
| Saturated fat C | 1,4 g | 7 % |
| Cholesterol C | 210 mg | 70 % |
| Sodium C | 366 mg | 16 % |
| Total carbohydrates C | 0,15 g | 0,1 % |
| Dietary fiber C | 0 g | 0 % |
| Total sugars C | 0 g | |
| Protein C | 28,2 g | 56 % |
| Vitamin A C | 0 µg | 0 % |
| Vitamin C C | 0 mg | 0 % |
| Vitamin D C | 0,1 µg | 0,5 % |
| Vitamin E C | 0,29 mg | 2 % |
| Vitamin K C | 0,5 µg | 0,4 % |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0,1 mg | 8 % |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 1,2 mg | 92 % |
| Niacin (B3) C | 6,6 mg | 41 % |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0,24 mg | 14 % |
| Folat (B9) C | 5 µg | 1 % |
| Vitamin B12 C | 10,7 µg | 446 % |
| Cholin C | 227 mg | 41 % |
| Calcium C | 5 mg | 0,4 % |
| Eisen C | 6,3 mg | 35 % |
| Magnesium C | 21 mg | 5 % |
| Phosphor C | 252 mg | 20 % |
| Kalium C | 217 mg | 5 % |
| Zink C | 2,9 mg | 26 % |
| Kupfer C | 0,56 mg | 62 % |
| Selen C | 38,6 µg | 70 % |
% 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 72 %
- Carbohydrates 0,4 %
- Fat 27 %
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
- Protein28,2 gin the top quarter of Leber- und Organfleisch (median 21 g)
- Fat4,7 gbelow the median for Leber- und Organfleisch (median 8,7 g)
- Saturated fat1,4 gin the lowest quarter of Leber- und Organfleisch (median 2,5 g)
- Sodium366 mgin the lowest quarter of Leber- und Organfleisch (median 386 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal17,2 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water65,2 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 g |
|---|---|
| Mehrfach ungesättigtes Fett C | 0,98 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (Omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (Omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linolsäure (Omega-6, 18:2) C | 0,73 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 | 0,05 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0,61 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0,66 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 0,93 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0,019 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0,22 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0,059 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0,01 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-Carotin C | 0 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 | 65,2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murmeltier | 159 | 28,1 g | 0 g | 4,3 g |
| Armadillo | 159 | 28,1 g | 0 g | 4,3 g |
| Wildschweine | 159 | 28,1 g | 0 g | 4,3 g |
| Venison, NFS | 167 | 28,1 g | 0 g | 5,3 g |
| Niere | 157 | 27 g | 0 g | 4,6 g |
| Schweinefleisch, kotelett, mager nur gegessen | 171 | 28 g | 0 g | 5,9 g |
| Caribou | 166 | 29,5 g | 0 g | 4,4 g |
| Kalbfleisch, kotelett | 158 | 29,5 g | 0,07 g | 4,4 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Herz?
100 g of Herz has 164 kcal. Erträge von 1 Unze (20 g): about 33 kcal. 1 Herz (3 g): about 5 kcal. 1 Tasse (145 g): about 238 kcal.
Is Herz high in protein?
Herz contains 28,2 g of protein per 100 g (56 % of the 50 g Daily Value), or 5,6 g in Erträge von 1 Unze (20 g). About 72 % of its calories come from protein. Compared with other Leber- und Organfleisch, that is among the highest quarter (median 21 g).
How many carbs are in Herz?
Herz has 0,15 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in Herz?
Herz contains 4,7 g of fat per 100 g, of which 1,4 g is saturated (7 % of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does Herz contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin B12 (446 % DV), Riboflavin (B2) (92 % DV), Selen (70 % DV), Kupfer (62 % DV) and Niacin (B3) (41 % DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Herz?
100 g contains 366 mg of sodium, 16 % 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 2706156. 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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