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Brains

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Brains are the edible brains of animals, used in many traditional cuisines (French, South Asian, Latin American) where they are prized for their delicate texture and creamy mouthfeel. They are often pan-fried, sautéed, or used in rich dishes and pâtés. Nutritionally, Brains are a concentrated sour... Show more

Nutrition Facts

Per 100g / 150kcal

Carbs

1.5g

Sugar

0.0g

Fat

10.4g

Saturated Fat

2.4g

Protein

11.6g

Fiber

0.0g

Salt

0.4g

Health Summary

Based on science

110

Micronutrients

Excellent

110

Protein

Excellent

100

Sugar

Excellent

25

Protective

Avg

Not Vegan
Not Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Lactose Free
NOVA Classification: 1
Estimated Price: 1,50€/100g
Density: 1.03 g/ml

💊Vitamins

Vitamin A
70 μg RAE
Vitamin B6
0.20 mg
Vitamin B12
15 μg
Vitamin C
0 mg
Vitamin D
0 μg
Vitamin E
0.90 mg α-TE
Vitamin K
101 μg
Thiamine (B1)
0.15 mg
Riboflavin (B2)
1.1 mg
Niacin (B3)
3.8 mg
Folate
70 μg DFE
Choline
120 mg

Minerals

Calcium
14 mg
Copper
0.30 mg
Iodine
0 μg
Iron
6.1 mg
Magnesium
20 mg
Manganese
0.05 mg
Potassium
350 mg
Selenium
38 μg
Zinc
1.8 mg

🧬Amino Acids

Cysteine
250 mg
Histidine
900 mg
Isoleucine
1600 mg
Leucine
2900 mg
Lysine
2200 mg
Methionine
700 mg
Phenylalanine
1400 mg
Threonine
1300 mg
Tryptophan
300 mg
Tyrosine
1300 mg
Valine
1800 mg

🥑Fatty Acids

Saturated Fat
2.4 g
Trans Fats
0 mg
Monounsaturated Fats
850 mg
Omega-3
115 mg
Omega-6
165 mg

🛡️Protective Compounds

CarotenoidsNone
PolyphenolsNone
GlucosinolatesNone
150
kcal

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