Brains
- Reported per
- 100 g
- USDA category
- Liver and organ meats
- Record type
- Survey (FNDDS)
USDA FoodData Central record 2706159, Survey (FNDDS), refreshed Mar 22, 2026Brains
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- Calories
- 150 cal
- Protein
- 11.6 g
- Total fat
- 10.5 g
- Carbohydrate
- 1.5 g
- Fiber
- 0 g
- Sugars
- 0 g
Every value above is per 100 g of brains, as measured in the USDA record. Nothing is scaled, averaged, or scored.
Nutrition Facts
Per 100 g · Brains
| Calories | 150 |
|---|---|
| Total Fat | 10.5g13% DV |
| Saturated Fat | 2.4g12% DV |
| Total Carbohydrate | 1.5g1% DV |
| Dietary Fiber | 0g0% DV |
| Total Sugars | 0g |
| Protein | 11.6g23% DV |
| Sodium | 414mg18% DV |
| Calcium | 9mg1% DV |
| Iron | 2.3mg13% DV |
| Folate | 5mcg1% DV |
| Vitamin C | 10.4mg12% DV |
Percent Daily Values (DV) are based on a 2,000 calorie diet and apply to the 100 g amount above. Source: USDA FoodData Central: Brains.
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These numbers are USDA FoodData Central record 2706159 (Survey (FNDDS)), last refreshed into our copy on Mar 22, 2026. They are reported per 100 g so every record here compares on the same footing, with no grades, no composite scores, and no editorial math on top.
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