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Beef spleen
Calories & nutrition facts
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Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 105 kcal —
- Protein 18 g 37%
- Carbohydrate 0 g 0%
- Fat 3 g 4%
- Saturated fat 1 g 5%
- Fibre 0 g 0%
- Sodium 85 mg 4%
- Cholesterol 263 mg 88%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin C 45.5 mg 51%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.05 mg 4%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.37 mg 28%
- Niacin (B3) 8.4 mg 53%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 1.1 mg 22%
- Vitamin B6 0.07 mg 4%
- Folate (B9) 4 µg 1%
- Vitamin B12 5.7 µg 237%
Minerals
- Calcium 9 mg 1%
- Iron 44.6 mg 247%
- Magnesium 22 mg 5%
- Phosphorus 296 mg 24%
- Potassium 429 mg 9%
- Zinc 2.1 mg 19%
- Copper 0.17 mg 19%
- Manganese 0.07 mg 3%
- Selenium 62.2 µg 113%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 105 | 18 g | 0 g | 3 g |
| 1 × oz | 28.4 g | 30 | 5.2 g | 0 g | 0.9 g |
| 2 × oz | 56.7 g | 60 | 10 g | 0 g | 1.7 g |
| ½ × oz | 14.2 g | 15 | 2.6 g | 0 g | 0.4 g |
| 3 × oz | 85.1 g | 89 | 16 g | 0 g | 2.6 g |
| 4 × oz | 113.4 g | 119 | 21 g | 0 g | 3.4 g |
Similar foods
- Bovine spleen107 kcal / 100 g
- Veal spleenvariety meats and by-products, raw98 kcal / 100 g
- Pork spleenfresh, variety meats and by-products, raw100 kcal / 100 g
- Lamb spleenraw101 kcal / 100 g
- Goat spleen offalraw95 kcal / 100 g
- Beef pancreasraw235 kcal / 100 g
- Beef tongueraw224 kcal / 100 g
- Mutton spleenraw108 kcal / 100 g
- Sheep spleenraw97 kcal / 100 g
- Ox tongueraw178 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Beef spleen
How do you prepare beef spleen before cooking?
Rinse it under cold water, pat it dry and trim away any tough outer membrane or visible tubes. If it has a strong smell, soak it briefly in cold water, then rinse and dry it again.
How should you cook beef spleen?
Slice it thinly so it cooks quickly and evenly, then fry it in a hot pan with a little oil until browned and cooked through. You can also grill pieces on skewers; avoid leaving the centre raw.
What dishes can you make with beef spleen?
Fry thin slices with onion, garlic and spices, or thread small pieces onto skewers and grill them. Its firm texture works well with bold flavours such as cumin, paprika, chilli and lemon.
How do you store beef spleen?
Keep it covered in the fridge and cook it within a day or two of buying it. To keep it longer, wrap it well and freeze it; thaw it in the fridge before cooking.
What can you use instead of beef spleen?
Beef kidney is a practical offal substitute in fried or spiced dishes, though it has a stronger flavour and a different texture. For skewers, lamb spleen is a closer alternative.
Is beef spleen a good source of iron?
Yes. Beef spleen is high in iron: a 100 g portion provides 44.6 mg. It also provides vitamin B12, at 5.7 µg per 100 g.
How does beef spleen compare with beef pancreas?
Beef spleen is much leaner: it has 3 g of fat per 100 g, compared with 18.6 g in beef pancreas. Pancreas has more energy, at 235 kcal per 100 g, compared with 105 kcal in beef spleen.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 169454 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
