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Brains

Brains refers broadly to animal brain tissue used as food, with the species, preparation and form unspecified and texture varying accordingly.

Brains — illustrative ingredient image

About Brains

Brains refers to animal brain tissue used as food, without specifying the animal source or preparation. It may be sold whole or in pieces and can be cooked or incorporated into other foods, but no particular form is established here. Appearance and texture vary with source and handling.

The category name does not identify a recipe, species, or processing method. Brains are a variable food ingredient rather than a single standardized product, and preparation can change their texture and composition. Nutrition comparisons should match the animal source, edible portion, and whether the brain is raw, cooked, or otherwise processed.

Ingredient type
whole food

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Brains

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Brains nutrition & diet

Brains nutritional value

Brains

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

Calories
150kcal
Protein
11.6g
Carbs
1.5g
Fat
10.4g

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

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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 — Brains ↗. 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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