Calories in 2 Cups of Brain (organ Meat)
2 cups of brain (organ meat) (280 g) has 420 calories. That is 21% of a 2,000 calorie diet.
The calories come from 32 g of protein, 29 g of fat and 4.1 g of carbohydrates, a split of 32% protein, 64% fat and 4% carbs. For comparison, 1 1/2 cups of brain (organ meat) has 315 calories. Burning 420 calories takes about 75 minutes of brisk walking or 34 minutes of running for a 155 lb adult, based on Harvard Health Publishing activity estimates.
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Brain (Organ Meat): common questions
How many calories are in 2 cups of brain (organ meat)?
2 cups of brain (organ meat) weighs about 280 g and has 420 calories.
How much protein is in 2 cups of brain (organ meat)?
2 cups of brain (organ meat) has 32 g of protein, which is 65% of the 50 g Daily Value.
How many carbs are in 2 cups of brain (organ meat)?
2 cups of brain (organ meat) has 4.1 g of carbohydrates, including 0 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much brain (organ meat) is 100 calories?
100 calories of brain (organ meat) is 67 g, about 1/2 cup of brain (organ meat).
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, FNDDS 2021-2023. FDC ID 2706159. Original description: Brains. Portion weights are USDA household measures.