How many calories are in pork brain, braised?

3 oz (85 g): 117 calories; protein: 10.3 g, carbohydrates: 0 g, fat: 8.1 g.

How much protein is in pork brain, braised?

12.1 g per 100 g. Its estimated share of calories is 35%, using 4 kcal per gram of protein.

How many net carbs are in pork brain, braised?

0 g per 100 g. Calculated as carbohydrate minus fiber, floored at zero.

Pork brain, braised

USDA name: Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, brain, cooked, braised

117 calories in 3 oz (85 g). Per 100 g, protein: 12.1 g, carbohydrates: 0 g, fat: 9.5 g.

Among the other records in Pork Products, per 100 g: more vitamin C than 98%, and less protein than 94%.

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Serving

= 85 g

Where the calories come from

Pork brain, braised, 3 oz

117 calories

Protein10.3 g36% of calories
Carbs0 g0% of calories
incl. 0 g fiber
Fat8.1 g64% of calories

Nutrition Facts

Serving size3 oz (85 g)

Amount per serving
Calories117

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 8.1 g10%

Saturated Fat 1.8 g9%

Cholesterol 2,169 mg723%

Sodium 77.3 mg3%

Total Carbohydrate 0 g0%

Dietary Fiber 0 g0%

Protein 10.3 g

Calcium 7.7 mg1%

Iron 1.5 mg9%

Potassium 166 mg4%

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. — means not reported. Estimates use the assumptions explained on this page.

vitamins

% of the Daily Value in this serving

Vitamin B1250% 1.2 µg
Pantothenic acid (B5)31% 1.5 mg
Niacin (B3)18% 2.8 mg
Riboflavin (B2)15% 0.19 mg
Vitamin C13% 11.9 mg
Vitamin B67% 0.12 mg
Thiamin (B1)6% 0.066 mg
Folate1% 3.4 µg

Little or none: Vitamin A.

minerals

% of the Daily Value in this serving

Selenium29% 15.7 µg
Copper25% 0.22 mg
Phosphorus15% 187 mg
Zinc11% 1.3 mg
Iron9% 1.5 mg
Potassium4% 166 mg
Sodium3% 77.3 mg
Manganese3% 0.072 mg
Magnesium2% 10.2 mg
Calcium1% 7.7 mg

Amino acids

Grams in this serving. Essential amino acids are marked •

Glutamic acid1.2 g
Aspartic acid1 g
Leucine•0.9 g
Lysine•0.81 g
Valine•0.59 g
Alanine0.56 g
Proline0.56 g
Serine0.54 g
Arginine0.54 g
Phenylalanine•0.53 g
Glycine0.5 g
Threonine•0.48 g
Isoleucine•0.48 g
Tyrosine0.43 g
Histidine•0.28 g
Methionine•0.2 g
Cystine0.18 g
Tryptophan•0.13 g

How it compares

Against other records in Pork Products, per 100 g. Each nutrient uses only records with a value; matching values are counted separately. Percentages are rounded.

Vitamin C
Higher than 98%
Same value as 1 of 335 other records.
leastmost
Protein
Lower than 94%
Same value as 0 of 342 other records.
leastmost
Iron
Higher than 94%
Same value as 1 of 342 other records.
leastmost
Potassium
Lower than 92%
Same value as 1 of 342 other records.
leastmost
Calories
Lower than 75%
Same value as 0 of 342 other records.
leastmost
Total fat
Higher than 54%
Same value as 0 of 342 other records.
leastmost

Questions

How many calories are in pork brain, braised?: 3 oz (85 g): 117 calories; protein: 10.3 g, carbohydrates: 0 g, fat: 8.1 g.
How much protein is in pork brain, braised?: 12.1 g per 100 g. Its estimated share of calories is 35%, using 4 kcal per gram of protein.
How many net carbs are in pork brain, braised?: 0 g per 100 g. Calculated as carbohydrate minus fiber, floored at zero.

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All 73 reported nutrients, per 100 g+

Water	75.9 g
Energy	138 kcal
Energy	577 kj
Protein	12.1 g
Total lipid (fat)	9.5 g
Ash	1.4 g
Carbohydrate, by difference	0 g
Fiber, total dietary	0 g
Calcium, Ca	9 mg
Iron, Fe	1.8 mg
Magnesium, Mg	12 mg
Phosphorus, P	220 mg
Potassium, K	195 mg
Sodium, Na	91 mg
Zinc, Zn	1.5 mg
Copper, Cu	0.26 mg
Manganese, Mn	0.085 mg
Selenium, Se	18.5 µg
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid	14 mg
Thiamin	0.078 mg
Riboflavin	0.22 mg
Niacin	3.3 mg
Pantothenic acid	1.8 mg
Vitamin B-6	0.14 mg
Folate, total	4 µg
Folic acid	0 µg
Folate, food	4 µg
Folate, DFE	4 µg
Vitamin B-12	1.4 µg
Vitamin A, RAE	0 µg
Retinol	0 µg
Vitamin A, IU	0 iu
Fatty acids, total saturated	2.1 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 16:0	1.1 g
SFA 18:0	1 g
Fatty acids, total monounsaturated	1.7 g
MUFA 16:1	0.13 g
MUFA 18:1	1.1 g
MUFA 20:1	0 g
MUFA 22:1	0 g
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated	1.5 g
PUFA 18:2	0.09 g
PUFA 18:3	0.12 g
PUFA 18:4	0 g
PUFA 20:4	0.49 g
PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA)	0.22 g
PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA)	0.46 g
Cholesterol	2,552 mg
Phytosterols	0 mg
Tryptophan	0.15 g
Threonine	0.57 g
Isoleucine	0.56 g
Leucine	1.1 g
Lysine	0.95 g
Methionine	0.24 g
Cystine	0.21 g
Phenylalanine	0.62 g
Tyrosine	0.51 g
Valine	0.69 g
Arginine	0.64 g
Histidine	0.33 g
Alanine	0.66 g
Aspartic acid	1.2 g
Glutamic acid	1.4 g
Glycine	0.58 g
Proline	0.66 g
Serine	0.64 g

Source: USDA SR Legacy: the Standard Reference database, USDA's classic nutrient tables. FDC ID 168265, published 2019-04-01. Daily Values are the FDA's for adults and children 4 years and older. How we process USDA's data.