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Beef heart
Calories & nutrition facts
cooked
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 133 kcal —
- Protein 23 g 46%
- Carbohydrate 0 g 0%
- Fat 4.5 g 6%
- Saturated fat 1.8 g 9%
- Fibre 0 g 0%
- Sugars 0 g —
- Sodium 59 mg 3%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin D 0.1 µg 1%
- Vitamin K 0.5 µg 0%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.36 mg 30%
- Riboflavin (B2) 1.2 mg 93%
- Niacin (B3) 6.9 mg 43%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 1.1 mg 21%
- Vitamin B6 0.33 mg 19%
- Folate (B9) 5 µg 1%
- Vitamin B12 11.5 µg 479%
Minerals
- Calcium 5 mg 0%
- Iron 6.7 mg 37%
- Magnesium 21 mg 5%
- Phosphorus 254 mg 20%
- Potassium 219 mg 5%
- Zinc 2.3 mg 21%
- Copper 0.56 mg 62%
- Manganese 0.03 mg 1%
- Iodine 3 µg 2%
Similar foods
- Beef heart ragout119 kcal / 100 g
- Bovine heartcooked189 kcal / 100 g
- Lamb heartcooked179 kcal / 100 g
- Chicken heartcooked177 kcal / 100 g
- Beef kidneycooked171 kcal / 100 g
- Heart
- Ox heartoffal, simmered180 kcal / 100 g
- Beef tonguecooked236 kcal / 100 g
- Calf heartraw105 kcal / 100 g
- Veal heartvariety meats and by-products, cooked, braised186 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Beef heart
How do you prepare beef heart before cooking?
Trim away the tough outer membrane, visible fat, blood vessels and any firm white valves, then slice or dice the lean muscle. For grilling, cut it across the fibres into thin strips so it stays tender.
How long should you grill beef heart?
Brush thin slices with oil and grill over high heat for about 2–3 minutes per side, until browned and cooked through. Don’t leave them on too long: heart is lean and can turn chewy.
How do you cook beef heart until tender?
For a stew, brown diced heart first, then cover it with stock and simmer gently for about 1½–2 hours, until a knife slides in easily. Keep the pot at a low simmer rather than a hard boil.
What is beef heart used for in well-known dishes?
It is the main ingredient in anticuchos, Peruvian skewers traditionally made with marinated beef heart. Cut it into cubes, marinate with garlic, vinegar and chilli, then thread onto skewers and grill.
How should you store beef heart?
Keep raw beef heart covered in the fridge and use it within 1–2 days. Freeze it in a tightly sealed bag; thaw it in the fridge and use it promptly once defrosted.
Is beef heart safe to eat rare?
It is safest to cook beef heart thoroughly, to an internal temperature of 71 °C. Check the thickest piece with a food thermometer, especially when cooking larger pieces or skewers.
How does beef heart compare with beef kidney for protein?
Beef kidney has slightly more protein, with 27 g per 100 g compared with 23 g in beef heart. Beef heart has less fat: 4.5 g per 100 g.
Source: ANSES–Ciqual (France) 40053 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
