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Beef Brisket — RawB
Proteins · #13 of 34

Beef Brisket

Raw · Beef

64/100B tier
Calories157
Protein20.7g
Fiber0g
Sodium79mg
Sugar—g

Graded B — 64 out of 100, #13 of 34 proteins. Protein quality (DIAAS) carries the score (96/100); omega-3 drags it down (0/100).

The short version: The slow-cooked staple — solid protein with modest micronutrients when trimmed lean.

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Nutrition facts

Nutrition Facts

per 100g
Calories157
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.4g9%
Saturated Fat 2.6g13%
Cholesterol 62mg21%
Sodium 79mg3%
Dietary Fiber 0g
Protein 20.7g41%
Vitamin B12 2.4mcg100%
Zinc 4.3mg39%
Selenium 16.4mcg30%
* % Daily Values use FDA label references (2,000-calorie diet). Micronutrient %DV uses the same reference values as our scoring. Values: USDA SR Legacy or the manufacturer/chain’s published label.

Why it scored 64

Protein quality (DIAAS) ×2096
Clean label ×1586
Micronutrients ×3063
Protein ×2553
Omega-3 ×100

Each factor is scored 0–100, then combined with the weights shown. Read the full methodology.

Where it ranks

#13 of 34 in Proteins. Why per-100-calorie scoring changes everything →

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Questions people ask

Is Beef Brisket healthy?

It grades B — 64 out of 100, #13 of 34 proteins in our system. The slow-cooked staple — solid protein with modest micronutrients when trimmed lean.

How many calories are in Beef Brisket?

157 calories per 100g. For context, that is scored per 100 calories here, which is why energy-dense foods can grade lower than you’d expect.

How is the nutrition score for Beef Brisket calculated?

Each factor (protein, fiber, micronutrients, and others depending on the category) is scored 0–100 against a fixed benchmark, then combined with published weights. See the score breakdown above or read the full methodology.

A note before you eat your screen: grades are computed from published nutrition data with a transparent formula. They are a starting point for thinking about food, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian about your diet.