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Braised Whole Beef Brisket

Braised Whole Beef Brisket

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Braised whole beef brisket is a slow-cooked cut from the cow's lower chest, transformed through extended moist-heat cooking into a tender, flavorful dish. The process breaks down tough connective tissues into gelatin while preserving marbling that enhances juiciness, resulting in rich umami notes often accentuated by spice rubs or aromatic braising liquids. Though higher in saturated fats than leaner cuts, it provides substantial protein and becomes more digestible through collagen conversion. This preparation is central to barbecue and Jewish culinary traditions, typically sliced against the grain to maximize tenderness.

Macro Impact

A 4 oz serving contains 374 calories, 29g protein, 0g carbs, and 28g fat.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size4 oz (113 g)
Amount per serving
Calories374
% Daily Value*
Total Fat28g
35%
Saturated Fat11g
53%
Trans Fat0g
Polyunsaturated Fat1.0g
Monounsaturated Fat12g
Cholesterol105mg
35%
Sodium72mg
3%
Total Carbohydrate0g
0%
Dietary Fiber0g
0%
Total Sugars0g
Includes Added Sugars0g
0%
Protein29g
Vitamin D0.5mcg
2%
Calcium8mg
1%
Iron3mg
15%
Potassium284mg
6%

* 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
28 / 78 g
35%
Monounsaturated
12 / 31 g
39%
Polyunsaturated
1 / 23 g
4%
Saturated
11 / 23 g
46%
Trans
0 g
Cholesterol
105 / 300 g
35%
Omega 3
0 / 5 g
6%
Omega 6
1 / 19 g
4%
Omega 9
11 g
Protein
Protein
29 / 80 g
36%
Amino Acids
Histidine
1 / 3 g
32%
Isoleucine
1 / 2 g
83%
Leucine
2 / 3 g
75%
Lysine
2 / 2 g
102%
Methionine
1 / 1 g
63%
Phenylalanine
1 / 2 g
57%
Threonine
1 / 1 g
107%
Tryptophan
0 / 0 g
103%
Valine
1 / 2 g
69%
Arginine
2 g
Cysteine
0 g
Cystine
0 g
Tyrosine
1 g
Alanine
2 g
Aspartic Acid
3 g
Glutamic Acid
4 g
Glycine
2 g
Proline
1 g
Serine
1 g
Vitamins
Thiamine, B1
0 / 1 mg
6%
Riboflavin, B2
0 / 1 mg
19%
Niacin, B3
4 / 15 mg
25%
Pantothenic Acid, B5
0 / 5 mg
7%
Pyridoxine, B6
0 / 1 mg
23%
Biotin, B7
6 / 30 mcg
19%
Cobalamin, B12
3 / 2 mcg
113%
Folate
8 / 400 mcg
2%
Vitamin A
0 / 800 mcg
0%
Vitamin C
0 / 83 mg
0%
Vitamin D
1 / 15 mcg
3%
Vitamin E
0 / 15 mg
1%
Vitamin K
2 / 105 mcg
2%
Minerals
Calcium
8 / 1k mg
1%
Copper
0 / 1 mg
13%
Iron
3 / 13 mg
21%
Magnesium
23 / 370 mg
6%
Manganese
0 / 2 mg
1%
Phosphorous
234 / 700 mg
33%
Potassium
284 / 3k mg
9%
Selenium
26 / 55 mcg
47%
Sodium
72 / 2.3k mg
3%
Zinc
7 / 10 mg
69%
Chromium
2 / 30 mcg
8%
Molybdenum
6 / 45 mcg
13%
Iodine
0 / 150 mcg
0%
Chlorine
0 / 2.3k mg
0%
Other
Ethyl Alcohol
0 g
Water
56 g
Caffeine
0 mg
Choline
111 mg
Taurine
34 mg

References

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

  1. 1.Beef, brisket, whole, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, braised. USDA Standard Reference, Legacy. Food ID 168665.
  2. 2.Beef, brisket, whole, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, braised. USDA Standard Reference, Legacy. Food ID 170611.
  3. 3.Beef, brisket, whole, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, braised. USDA Standard Reference, Legacy. Food ID 170612.
  4. 4.Beef, brisket, whole, lean and fat, 3mm (1/8") trim, braised. Canadian Nutrient File. Food ID 4746.

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