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Beef Heart — BraisedB
Proteins · #11 of 34

Beef Heart

Braised · Organ meats

66/100B tier
Calories112
Protein17.7g
Fiber0g
Sodium98mg
Sugar—g

Graded B — 66 out of 100, #11 of 34 proteins. Clean label carries the score (88/100); omega-3 drags it down (3/100).

The short version: Tastes like steak, priced like offal. The gateway organ.

The catch: Strong flavor — slice thin and sear hot and fast.

Nutrition facts

Nutrition Facts

per 100g
Calories112
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.9g5%
Saturated Fat 1.2g6%
Cholesterol 124mg41%
Sodium 98mg4%
Dietary Fiber 0g
Protein 17.7g35%
Vitamin B12 6mcg250%
Niacin 7.5mg47%
Selenium 17.7mcg32%
* % 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 66

Clean label ×1588
Protein quality (DIAAS) ×2087
Protein ×2563
Micronutrients ×3063
Omega-3 ×103

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

Where it ranks

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

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Questions people ask

Is Beef Heart healthy?

It grades B — 66 out of 100, #11 of 34 proteins in our system. Tastes like steak, priced like offal. The gateway organ.

How many calories are in Beef Heart?

112 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 Heart 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.