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Corned beef brisket
Calories & nutrition facts
cured, raw
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 198 kcal —
- Protein 14 g 28%
- Carbohydrate 0.2 g 0%
- Fat 10 g 13%
- Saturated fat 4.7 g 24%
- Fibre 0 g 0%
- Sugars 0 g —
- Sodium 1530 mg 67%
- Cholesterol 54 mg 18%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin C 0 mg 0%
- Vitamin D 0.12 µg 1%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.04 mg 4%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.16 mg 12%
- Niacin (B3) 3.7 mg 23%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.57 mg 11%
- Vitamin B6 0.29 mg 17%
- Folate (B9) 5 µg 1%
- Vitamin B12 1.8 µg 74%
Minerals
- Calcium 7 mg 1%
- Iron 1.7 mg 9%
- Magnesium 14 mg 3%
- Phosphorus 117 mg 9%
- Potassium 170 mg 4%
- Zinc 2.9 mg 26%
- Copper 0.11 mg 12%
- Manganese 0.02 mg 1%
- Selenium 19 µg 35%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 198 | 14 g | 0.2 g | 10 g |
| 1 × oz | 28.4 g | 56 | 3.9 g | 0.1 g | 2.8 g |
| 1 × lb | 453.6 g | 898 | 62 g | 0.9 g | 45 g |
| 2 × oz | 56.7 g | 112 | 7.8 g | 0.1 g | 5.7 g |
| ½ × oz | 14.2 g | 28 | 1.9 g | 0 g | 1.4 g |
| 3 × oz | 85.1 g | 168 | 12 g | 0.2 g | 8.5 g |
| 4 × oz | 113.4 g | 225 | 16 g | 0.2 g | 11 g |
Similar foods
- Beef brisketwhole, separable lean only, all grades, raw157 kcal / 100 g
- Cured beef brisket centre cutraw184 kcal / 100 g
- Boneless brisketraw195 kcal / 100 g
- Beef breastraw188 kcal / 100 g
- Smoked cured beef brisket centre cutraw189 kcal / 100 g
- Corned beef142 kcal / 100 g
- Cured smoked beef breastcured, smoked191 kcal / 100 g
- Corned beef deli meatshaved201 kcal / 100 g
- Brisket navel end beefnew zealand, imported, separable lean and fat, raw345 kcal / 100 g
- Brisket point end beefnew zealand, imported, separable lean only, raw125 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Corned beef brisket
How do you cook corned beef brisket so it turns tender?
Keep it at a gentle simmer rather than a rolling boil: cover with water and cook for about 3 hours, or until a fork slides in easily. Let it rest for 15 minutes, then slice across the grain.
Can you cook corned beef brisket in a slow cooker?
Yes. Put the brisket in with enough water to cover it and cook on low for 8–10 hours, until fork-tender; add potatoes and carrots for the final 3–4 hours so they do not turn mushy.
Should you rinse corned beef brisket before cooking?
A quick rinse under cold water removes some curing brine from the surface and can make the finished meat less salty. You do not need to soak it unless the recipe specifically calls for that.
What do you serve with corned beef brisket?
Cabbage, potatoes and carrots are classic companions, and the meat also works with mustard, pickles or horseradish. Leftovers make a good filling for a Reuben-style sandwich with sauerkraut and Swiss cheese.
How is corned beef brisket different from ordinary beef brisket?
Corned beef brisket has been cured in seasoned brine, so it is saltier and has a distinct cured flavour; plain beef brisket is uncured. The curing also means corned beef brisket is not simply interchangeable with fresh brisket in recipes.
How does corned beef brisket compare with corned beef?
Corned beef brisket has 14 g of protein per 100 g, compared with 21.7 g in corned beef; corned beef has 142 kcal per 100 g, against 198 kcal. The names can describe closely related cured beef, but corned beef is often sold cooked and ready to eat.
How should you store cooked corned beef brisket?
Refrigerate it within 2 hours of cooking, in a sealed container, and use it within 3–4 days. Keep slices with a little cooking liquid to help them stay moist, and reheat until piping hot.
Source: Canadian Nutrient File 2789 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
