Calories in Beef, variety meats and by-products, brain, cooked, pan-fried
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Beef, variety meats and by-products, brain, cooked, pan-fried contains 196 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 piece, cooked, excluding refuse, yield from 1 lb raw meat with refuse (351 g) provides about 688 kcal.
Roughly 74% of its calories come from fat, with 26% from protein and 0% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for beef products on FoodFactly (198 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 633% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 47% of the Daily Value for selenium and 31% of the Daily Value for phosphorus.
These values are for the cooked food. Raw and other preparations have their own values, listed separately below.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories ? | 196 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 15.8 g | 20% |
| Saturated fat ? | 3.7 g | 19% |
| Cholesterol ? | 1,995 mg | 665% |
| Sodium ? | 158 mg | 7% |
| Total carbohydrates Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein ? | 12.6 g | 25% |
| Vitamin A ? | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C ? | 3.3 mg | 4% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.13 mg | 11% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.26 mg | 20% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 3.8 mg | 24% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 0.57 mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.39 mg | 23% |
| Folate (B9) C | 6 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 ? | 15.2 µg | 633% |
| Calcium ? | 9 mg | 0.7% |
| Iron ? | 2.2 mg | 12% |
| Magnesium ? | 15 mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus ? | 386 mg | 31% |
| Potassium ? | 354 mg | 8% |
| Zinc ? | 1.4 mg | 12% |
| Copper ? | 0.22 mg | 24% |
| Manganese ? | 0.032 mg | 1% |
| Selenium M | 26 µg | 47% |
% 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 26%
- Fat 74%
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
- Protein12.6 gin the lowest quarter of beef products (median 24.2 g)
- Fat15.8 gin the top quarter of beef products (median 9.3 g)
- Saturated fat3.7 gabove the median for beef products (median 3.5 g)
- Sodium158 mgin the top quarter of beef products (median 61 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal6.4 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water70.8 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 4 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 2.3 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan ? | 0.1 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine ? | 0.6 g |
| Isoleucine ? | 0.49 g |
| Leucine ? | 0.94 g |
| Lysine ? | 0.75 g |
| Methionine ? | 0.26 g |
| Cystine ? | 0.22 g |
| Phenylalanine ? | 0.64 g |
| Tyrosine ? | 0.45 g |
| Valine ? | 0.62 g |
| Arginine ? | 0.69 g |
| Histidine ? | 0.32 g |
| Alanine ? | 0.7 g |
| Aspartic acid ? | 1.1 g |
| Glutamic acid ? | 1.5 g |
| Glycine ? | 0.59 g |
| Proline ? | 0.52 g |
| Serine ? | 0.73 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) ? | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) ? | 0.67 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0.84 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 ? | 0.07 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 2 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 1.6 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 3.5 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.05 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0.29 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.11 g |
| PUFA 18:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 ? | 0.24 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) ? | 0.29 g |
Carotenoids (1)
| Retinol ? | 0 µg |
|---|
Sterols (1)
| Phytosterols ? | 0 mg |
|---|
Other components (6)
| Water ? | 70.8 g |
|---|---|
| Ash ? | 1.6 g |
| Energy ? | 820 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 0 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 6 µg |
Other forms of Beef
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veal, variety meats and by-products, brain, cooked, pan-fried Cooked | 213 | 14.5 g | 0 g | 16.8 g |
| Kielbasa, Polish, turkey and beef, smoked Cooked | 226 | 13.1 g | 3.9 g | 17.6 g |
| Bratwurst, pork, beef and turkey, lite, smoked Cooked | 186 | 14.5 g | 1.6 g | 13.5 g |
| Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, chitterlings, cooked, simmered Cooked | 233 | 12.5 g | 0 g | 20.3 g |
| Sausage, chicken, beef, pork, skinless, smoked Cooked | 216 | 13.6 g | 8.1 g | 14.3 g |
| Lamb, New Zealand, imported, brains, cooked, soaked and fried Cooked | 154 | 14 g | 0 g | 10.9 g |
| Bacon, NS as to type of meat, reduced sodium, cooked Cooked | 253 | 13.3 g | 4.8 g | 20 g |
| Turkey bacon, reduced sodium, cooked Cooked | 253 | 13.3 g | 4.8 g | 20 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in cooked beef?
100 g of cooked beef has 196 kcal. 1 piece, cooked, excluding refuse, yield from 1 lb raw meat with refuse (351 g): about 688 kcal. 3 oz (85 g): about 167 kcal.
Is cooked beef high in protein?
Cooked beef contains 12.6 g of protein per 100 g (25% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 44.1 g in 1 piece, cooked, excluding refuse, yield from 1 lb raw meat with refuse (351 g). About 26% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other beef products, that is in the lowest quarter (median 24.2 g).
How many carbs are in cooked beef?
Cooked beef has 0 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber.
How much fat is in cooked beef?
Cooked beef contains 15.8 g of fat per 100 g, of which 3.7 g is saturated (19% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does cooked beef contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin B12 (633% DV), selenium (47% DV), phosphorus (31% DV), copper (24% DV) and Niacin (B3) (24% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cooked beef?
100 g contains 158 mg of sodium, 7% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does beef have the same nutrition cooked and raw?
No. Per 100 g, beef, variety meats and by-products, brain, cooked, pan-fried has 196 kcal, while beef, retail cuts, separable fat, raw has 674 kcal. Cooking changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 168623. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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