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Beef Sweetbreads, Raw

Beef Sweetbreads, Raw

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Beef sweetbreads are a type of organ meat harvested from the thymus or pancreas glands of young cattle, prized in gourmet cuisine for their delicate texture and mild, creamy flavor. This nutrient-dense protein source is rich in B vitamins, zinc, and selenium, though it requires thorough soaking and blanching before cooking to remove impurities. Often pan-seared or braised, sweetbreads offer a tender alternative to muscle meats while maintaining the distinct richness characteristic of high-quality offal.

Macro Impact

A 3 oz serving contains 201 calories, 10g protein, 0g carbs, and 17g fat.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size3 oz (85 g)
Amount per serving
Calories201
% Daily Value*
Total Fat17g
22%
Saturated Fat6g
30%
Trans Fat0g
Polyunsaturated Fat3g
Monounsaturated Fat6g
Cholesterol190mg
63%
Sodium82mg
4%
Total Carbohydrate0g
0%
Dietary Fiber0g
0%
Total Sugars0g
Includes Added Sugars0g
0%
Protein10g
Vitamin D0mcg
0%
Calcium6mg
0%
Iron2mg
10%
Potassium306mg
7%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet.

Nutrient Breakdown

Nutrient breakdown based on appropriate daily intake recommendations for a 175lb adult.

Carbs
Total Carbs
0 / 275 g
0%
Fiber
0 / 28 g
0%
Sugars
0 g
Added Sugars
0 / 50 g
0%
Soluble Fiber
0 g
Insoluble Fiber
0 g
Sugar Alcohols
0 g
Xylitol
0 g
Sorbitol
0 g
Other Carbohydrates
0 g
Fat
Total Fat
17 / 78 g
22%
Monounsaturated
6 / 31 g
19%
Polyunsaturated
3 / 23 g
14%
Saturated
6 / 23 g
25%
Trans
0 g
Cholesterol
190 / 300 g
63%
Omega 3
0 / 5 g
0%
Omega 6
0 / 19 g
0%
Omega 9
6 g
Protein
Protein
10 / 80 g
13%
Amino Acids
Histidine
0 / 3 g
6%
Isoleucine
0 / 2 g
22%
Leucine
1 / 3 g
22%
Lysine
1 / 2 g
36%
Methionine
0 / 1 g
12%
Phenylalanine
0 / 2 g
15%
Threonine
0 / 1 g
31%
Tryptophan
0 / 0 g
25%
Valine
0 / 2 g
22%
Arginine
1 g
Cysteine
0 g
Cystine
0 g
Tyrosine
0 g
Alanine
1 g
Aspartic Acid
1 g
Glutamic Acid
1 g
Glycine
1 g
Proline
1 g
Serine
0 g
Vitamins
Thiamine, B1
0 / 1 mg
8%
Riboflavin, B2
0 / 1 mg
24%
Niacin, B3
3 / 15 mg
20%
Pantothenic Acid, B5
3 / 5 mg
51%
Pyridoxine, B6
0 / 1 mg
10%
Biotin, B7
4 / 30 mcg
14%
Cobalamin, B12
2 / 2 mcg
75%
Folate
2 / 400 mcg
0%
Vitamin A
34 / 800 mcg
4%
Vitamin C
29 / 83 mg
35%
Vitamin D
0 / 15 mcg
0%
Vitamin E
0 / 15 mg
3%
Vitamin K
1 / 105 mcg
1%
Minerals
Calcium
6 / 1k mg
1%
Copper
0 / 1 mg
5%
Iron
2 / 13 mg
14%
Magnesium
12 / 370 mg
3%
Manganese
0 / 2 mg
5%
Phosphorous
334 / 700 mg
48%
Potassium
306 / 3k mg
10%
Selenium
15 / 55 mcg
28%
Sodium
82 / 2.3k mg
4%
Zinc
2 / 10 mg
18%
Chromium
2 / 30 mcg
6%
Molybdenum
9 / 45 mcg
19%
Iodine
4 / 150 mcg
3%
Chlorine
0 / 2.3k mg
0%
Other
Ethyl Alcohol
0 g
Water
58 g
Caffeine
0 mg
Choline
128 mg
Taurine
43 mg

References

Data on this page was sourced from a number of official governmental and non-governmental sources, including:

  1. 1.Beef, pancreas, raw. Canadian Nutrient File. Food ID 2661.
  2. 2.Beef, thymus, raw. Canadian Nutrient File. Food ID 2666.

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