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Beef head

Meat, connective tissue and other edible portions obtained from the head of cattle for stocks, soups and slow-cooked dishes.

Beef head — illustrative ingredient image

About Beef head

Beef head refers to edible portions obtained from the head of cattle, rather than a single uniform cut. Depending on butchery and local practice, these portions can include cheek meat, tongue, connective tissue and other usable parts. They are used in stocks, soups and slow-cooked preparations.

The appearance and texture vary greatly by portion: cheek meat is muscular, while other parts may contain more connective tissue or fat. Products may be sold whole, in sections or as separated cuts, raw or cooked. Because the composition depends on which parts are included, the name alone does not specify a uniform ingredient.

Ingredient type
whole food

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Beef head nutrition & diet

Beef head nutritional value

Beef, cow head

Per 100 g of the edible portion in the recorded USDA food form.

Calories
257kcal
Protein
25.9g
Carbs
0.0g
Fat
16.5g

Reference values per 100 g for the displayed USDA form. Varieties, recipes, brands and preparation can differ.

Nutrition depends strongly on which head portions are included and whether skin, fat, tongue or cheek meat is present. Raw and cooked forms should not be compared without accounting for water and fat loss.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Not established
  • Vegetarian
    Not established
  • Pescatarian
    Not established
  • Keto
    Not established
  • Paleo
    Not established
  • Low-carb
    Not established
  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Vegetarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Pescatarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Keto · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Paleo · Not established
The ingredient form and processing have not been assessed against this dietary pattern.
Low-carb · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

Reviewed ingredient entryIngredient reference · Preparations vary

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: USDA FoodData Central — Beef, cow head ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

Expanded overview, name examples and nutrition notes are database drafts awaiting editorial review. Numeric nutrition values, where shown, have their own source and food-form reference.

The ingredient description and dish connections come from the draft catalogue and may change after review.

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