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Nutritional Profile of Cooked Brains - Care Omnia Nutrition
We got 42 nutritional values in our nutrition profile for Cooked Brains.
Nutrient content compared to all foods
When comparing its nutrient content to all foods in our tool we find that it ranks very high (Top 25) for three nutrients.
These are
- Cholesterol (Other Micronutrients)
- Choline (Other Micronutrients)
- Docosapentaenoic Acid, DPA (22:5 n-3) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
Also, when compared to all foods, it ranks quite high (Top 100) for two additional nutrients:
- Eicosatetraenoic Acid, ETA (20:4) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
- Docosahexaenoic Acid, DHA (22:6 n-3) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
Nutrient content compared to foods in the same category
A comparison between its nutrient content to foods in the same category (Sausages and Luncheon Meats) shows that it ranks great (Top 10) for seven nutrients.
Most notable of them being
- Cholesterol (Other Micronutrients)
- Docosahexaenoic Acid, DHA (22:6 n-3) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
- Docosapentaenoic Acid, DPA (22:5 n-3) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
- Choline (Other Micronutrients)
Additionally, a comparison to foods in the same category shows that it ranks quite high (Top 25) for four additional nutrients:
- Phosphorus, P (Minerals)
- Vitamin B12 (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Water (Water)
- Copper, Cu (Minerals)
You can find these and more nutrient rankings below.
Table of Contents
Nutrient Content Of Cooked Brains
The nutrient content of food is mainly divided into macro- and micronutrients.
Below you'll first find a macronutrient profile that will give you a sense of how the measured macronutrients compare to each other.
After that you'll find our detailed nutrient profile with all measured nutrients.
Macronutrient profile of Cooked Brains
Macronutrients are mainly divided into carbohydrates (carbs), lipids (fats), and protein.
In our macronutrient profile we also include water as we think that it gives a more complete picture of how nutrient dense the food is.
Figure 1. Macronutrient profile of Cooked Brains
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
And now, let's look at the detailed nutrient profile!
Detailed nutrient profile of Cooked Brains
Below we list all the nutrients that we have a measurement for. This is where you can find out what micronutrients there are in your food.
All nutrients are grouped together according to their type. Click on a nutrient type to show the individual nutrients. You can find other foods that contain the same nutrient by clicking on it.
If you can't find a specific nutrient, we recommend you go to our complete list of nutrients or try searching for it.
Nutrient Profile: Cooked Brains
In food category: Sausages and Luncheon Meats
| Carbohydrates (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Carbohydrates, by difference | 1.5 g | 416.7 mg | 146 | 2365 |
| Fatty Acids (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Fatty Acids, total monounsaturated | 1.9 g | 530.1 mg | 160 | 1606 |
| Fatty Acids, total polyunsaturated | 1.6 g | 459.3 mg | 121 | 1226 |
| Fatty Acids, total saturated | 2.4 g | 671.9 mg | 161 | 1356 |
| Total Lipid (Fat) | 10.4 g | 2.9 g | 124 | 734 |
| Saturated Fats (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Myristic Acid (14:0) | 29 mg | 8.2 mg | 164 | 1121 |
| Palmitic Acid (16:0) | 966 mg | 273.9 mg | 176 | 1329 |
| Stearic Acid (18:0) | 1.3 g | 365.7 mg | 127 | 617 |
| Monounsaturated Fats (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Oleic Acid (18:1) | 1.7 g | 467.8 mg | 165 | 1627 |
| Palmitoleic Acid (16:1) | 23 mg | 6.5 mg | 177 | 960 |
| Paullinic Acid (20:1) | 191 mg | 54.1 mg | 31 | 286 |
| Polyunsaturated Fats (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid, DHA (22:6 n-3) | 848 mg | 240.4 mg | 1 | 61 |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid, DPA (22:5 n-3) | 380 mg | 107.7 mg | 1 | 12 |
| Eicosatetraenoic Acid, ETA (20:4) | 352 mg | 99.8 mg | 5 | 47 |
| Linoleic Acid (18:2 n-6) | 39 mg | 11.1 mg | 205 | 2355 |
| Protein (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Protein | 11.6 g | 3.3 g | 124 | 569 |
| Water-soluble Vitamins (9) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Folate, DFE | 5 µg | 1.4 µg | 33 | 450 |
| Folate, food | 5 µg | 1.4 µg | 32 | 284 |
| Folate, total | 5 µg | 1.4 µg | 32 | 389 |
| Niacin | 3.6 mg | 1 mg | 90 | 975 |
| Riboflavin | 215 µg | 61 µg | 61 | 596 |
| Thiamin | 68 µg | 19.3 µg | 121 | 816 |
| Vitamin B12 | 10 µg | 2.8 µg | 11 | 116 |
| Vitamin B6 | 142 µg | 40.3 µg | 107 | 839 |
| Vitamin C | 10.4 mg | 2.9 mg | 28 | 519 |
| Fat-soluble Vitamins (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| alpha-Tocopherol | 1.7 mg | 470.6 µg | 5 | 477 |
| beta-Carotene | 69 µg | 19.6 µg | 5 | 1097 |
| Phylloquinone | 0.1 µg | 0.03 µg | 40 | 924 |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 6 µg | 1.7 µg | 49 | 707 |
| Minerals (9) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Calcium, Ca | 9 mg | 2.6 mg | 70 | 545 |
| Copper, Cu | 228 µg | 64.6 µg | 20 | 621 |
| Iron, Fe | 2.3 mg | 646.4 µg | 35 | 693 |
| Magnesium, Mg | 12 mg | 3.4 mg | 31 | 359 |
| Phosphorus, P | 332 mg | 94.1 mg | 11 | 332 |
| Potassium, K | 242 mg | 68.6 mg | 104 | 656 |
| Selenium, Se | 21.6 µg | 6.1 µg | 63 | 475 |
| Sodium, Na | 429 mg | 121.6 mg | 156 | 720 |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.1 mg | 306.2 µg | 143 | 805 |
| Other Micronutrients (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Cholesterol | 3.1 g | 870.3 mg | 1 | 2 |
| Choline | 487 mg | 138.1 mg | 2 | 12 |
| Water (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Water | 74.2 g | 21 g | 12 | 906 |
| Other (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Kcal (Energy) | 150 kcal | 42.5 kcal | 135 | 538 |
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Common Serving Sizes Of Cooked Brains
Here's some of the different portion/serving sizes to get a sense of the weight.
| Amount / Measurement | Weight in Gr | Weight in Oz |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Oz, Raw (yield After Cooking) | 24.0 g | 0.8 oz |
| 1 Oz, Cooked | 28.4 g | 1.0 oz |
| 1 Cup, Cooked, Diced | 140.0 g | 4.9 oz |
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