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Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, raw

Beef Per 100 g · Per 100g serving
Also available: Cooked

Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, raw is a meat at 198 calories per 100g. It is an excellent source of Sodium and Vitamin B12, providing 81% and 74% of the Daily Value respectively. This meat is a moderate protein source. Beef is a concentrated source of complete protein, heme iron, zinc, and B vitamins. Nutrient density varies significantly across different cuts and cooking methods. Our database tracks 68 nutrients for this food, plus insulin index, environmental footprint data.

198
Calories
kcal
14.7
Protein
g
14.9
Fat
g
0.14
Carbs
g
0
Fiber
g

Top Nutrients

💎
Sodium
1,217 mg
81% DV
☀️
Vitamin B12
1.8 µg
74% DV
💎
Selenium
19.0 µg
34% DV

Data for 68 of 150 tracked nutrients

Nutrient Fingerprint

How this food scores across key nutrient categories, as a percentage of the daily recommended value per 100 g. Based on USDA DRIs for adults.

Complete Nutrient Profile

Macronutrients 8
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Water SR66.6g
2%
Calories SR198kcal
Energy (kJ) SR828kj
Protein SR14.7g
26%
Total Fat SR14.9g
Carbohydrate SR0.14g
0%
Fiber SR0g
Ash SR3.7g
Minerals 10
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Calcium SR7.0mg
1%
Iron SR1.7mg
21%
Magnesium SR14.0mg
4%
Phosphorus SR117mg
17%
Potassium SR297mg
9%
Sodium SR1,217mg
81%
Zinc SR2.9mg
26%
Copper SR0.11mg
12%
Manganese SR0.02mg
1%
Selenium SR19.0µg
34%
Vitamins 14
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Vitamin A (RAE) SR0µg
Vitamin A (IU) SR0IU
Retinol SR0µg
Vitamin C SR27.0mg
30%
Thiamin (B1) SR0.04mg
4%
Riboflavin (B2) SR0.16mg
12%
Niacin (B3) SR3.7mg
23%
Pantothenic Acid (B5) SR0.57mg
11%
Vitamin B6 SR0.29mg
22%
Folate SR5.0µg
1%
Folic Acid SR0µg
Folate (food) SR5.0µg
Folate (DFE) SR5.0µg
Vitamin B12 SR1.8µg
74%
Fatty Acids 8
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Saturated Fat SR4.7g
Monounsaturated Fat SR7.2g
Polyunsaturated Fat SR0.53g
Cholesterol SR54.0mg
Phytosterols SR0mg
Omega-3 EPA SR0g
Omega-3 DPA SR0g
Omega-3 DHA SR0g
Individual Fatty Acids 10
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Butyric Acid (4:0) SR0g
Caproic Acid (6:0) SR0g
Caprylic Acid (8:0) SR0g
Capric Acid (10:0) SR0.02g
Lauric Acid (12:0) SR0.02g
Myristic Acid (14:0) SR0.36g
Palmitic Acid (16:0) SR2.7g
Stearic Acid (18:0) SR1.3g
Linoleic Acid (18:2) SR0.38g
2%
Linolenic Acid (18:3) SR0.15g
Amino Acids 18
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Tryptophan SR0.13g
Threonine SR0.55g
Isoleucine SR0.63g
Leucine SR1.1g
Lysine SR1.1g
Methionine SR0.34g
Cystine SR0.19g
Phenylalanine SR0.53g
Tyrosine SR0.48g
Valine SR0.65g
Arginine SR0.91g
Histidine SR0.47g
Alanine SR1.1g
Aspartic Acid SR1.4g
Glutamic Acid SR2.4g
Glycine SR1.2g
Proline SR1.1g
Serine SR0.59g

Nutrient Density Score

The NRF9.3 score measures overall nutritional quality per 100 kcal. It rewards 9 nutrients to encourage (protein, fiber, vitamins A, C, E, calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium) and penalizes 3 to limit (saturated fat, added sugars, sodium). Higher is better; negative scores indicate the food is high in limit nutrients relative to its beneficial content.

1
NRF9.3 Score
Moderate · per 100 kcal
Poor (<0) Moderate Good Excellent (100+)

NRF9.3 index: Fulgoni et al. (2009), J Nutr 139(8). DVs based on FDA 2020 reference values.

Nutrient Interactions in This Food

Nutrients in this food that enhance or compete with each other during absorption.

✔ Synergies — nutrients that help each other

Vitamin C + Iron●●●

Vitamin C dramatically enhances non-heme iron absorption by reducing Fe³⁺ to Fe²⁺ in the gut. Adding 75 mg vitamin C to a meal can increase iron absorption 3–4 fold.

Hallberg et al., Am J Clin Nutr, 1989

Vitamin C + Selenium●●

Vitamin C supports selenium's antioxidant function by maintaining the glutathione system in its reduced state.

Rayman, Lancet, 2012

⚠ Antagonisms — nutrients that compete

Zinc vs Copper●●●

High zinc intake induces metallothionein in enterocytes, which traps copper and blocks its absorption. Prolonged high-dose zinc can cause copper deficiency.

Prasad et al., JAMA, 1978; Fosmire, Am J Clin Nutr, 1990

Zinc vs Iron●●

Zinc and non-heme iron compete for the same intestinal transporter (DMT1). High doses of one can reduce absorption of the other when taken simultaneously.

Rossander-Hulten et al., Am J Clin Nutr, 1991

Potassium vs Sodium●●

High potassium intake promotes renal sodium excretion and attenuates the blood pressure–raising effect of sodium. A higher K:Na ratio is associated with lower cardiovascular risk.

Aburto et al., BMJ, 2013

Vitamin C vs Copper●●

High-dose vitamin C (>1,500 mg/day) may reduce copper absorption by reducing Cu²⁺ to Cu⁺, though the clinical significance at normal intakes is minimal.

Harris, Am J Clin Nutr, 2003

Amino Acid Profile

Essential amino acid composition compared to the WHO/FAO adult reference pattern. The Amino Acid Score indicates protein quality — 100 means all essential amino acid requirements are met.

113
Amino Acid Score
Complete
Valine
Lowest Scoring
18
Amino Acids Tracked

✓ Complete protein — all essential amino acids meet or exceed WHO reference levels.

All Amino Acids (18)
Amino Acidg / 100gmg / g protein
Tryptophan0.139.1
Threonine0.5537.7
Isoleucine0.6343.2
Leucine1.173.4
Lysine1.176.6
Methionine0.3423.2
Cystine0.1912.8
Phenylalanine0.5336.0
Tyrosine0.4832.6
Valine0.6544.0
Arginine0.9161.8
Histidine0.4731.8
Alanine1.172.0
Aspartic Acid1.498.0
Glutamic Acid2.4162.9
Glycine1.283.5
Proline1.172.0
Serine0.5940.3

Fatty Acid Profile

Breakdown of fat types per 100g. A healthy fat profile favours unsaturated fats (mono + poly) and a balanced omega-3 to omega-6 ratio.

4.7g
Saturated
7.2g
Monounsaturated
0.53g
Polyunsaturated
Omega Fatty Acids
Linoleic acid (18:2 n-6)0.38 g

How Cooking Changes Nutrients

Estimated percentage of each nutrient retained after cooking, based on USDA retention factors for the “Other Vegetables” food category. Values of 100% mean no loss; lower values indicate nutrients lost to heat, water, or oxidation.

Key insights
Folate loses up to 31% when boiled (drained). Boiled (water used) retains 85%.

Source: USDA Table of Nutrient Retention Factors, Release 6 (2007). Retention values are category-level averages — actual retention depends on cooking time, temperature, and water volume.

USDA Retention Factors

Insulin Response

The Insulin Index (II) measures the actual insulin response to food on a scale where white bread = 100. Unlike the Glycemic Index (which only measures blood sugar), the II captures the full hormonal response — including the effect of protein and fat on insulin secretion. This is why high-protein foods like meat and dairy can have significant insulin scores despite having low or zero GI values.

51
Insulin Index
Moderate Insulin Response
Insulin Index Scale 51
0 Low ≤30 Mod ≤60 High ≤100 120
Category ●● Assigned from measured food category

Source: Holt et al. 1997; Bao et al. 2016; Bell 2014

Environmental Impact

Environmental footprint per kilogram of food produced. Data represents the global average for the “Beef (beef herd)” category.

99.5
kg CO₂e / kg
Very High Impact
326
m² land / kg
Land Use
1,451
L water / kg
Water Use
319
g SO₂e / kg
Acidification
How this compares (GHG emissions)
Potatoes (0.5)Chicken (9.9)Beef (99.5)
Greenhouse Gas Emissions99.5 kg CO₂e / kg
Land Use326 m² / kg
Water Use1,451 L / kg
Eutrophication301 g PO₄e / kg
Acidification319 g SO₂e / kg
⚠️ Important context about this data
  • Global averages: These figures are production-weighted averages from a meta-analysis of ~38,700 farms across 119 countries (Poore & Nemecek, 2018). Actual impact varies enormously by farming method, geography, and supply chain.
  • System boundary: Cradle-to-retail only — does not include consumer transport, home cooking energy, or food waste.
  • Soil carbon not included: This data does not account for soil carbon sequestration. Some argue that well-managed regenerative grazing partially offsets ruminant emissions; however, full lifecycle accounting — including methane, land-use change, and the opportunity cost of using land for grazing vs. reforestation — typically makes the net footprint of ruminant meat higher, not lower. This is especially relevant in temperate grassland regions like Ireland.
  • Not gospel: This data is informational and illustrative. It is useful for understanding relative magnitudes, but should not be treated as precise measurements for any individual product or farm.

Source: Poore & Nemecek (2018), Science 360(6392). Meta-analysis of ~38,700 farms, 119 countries, 46 product categories.

Global Supply: Meat

Top 10 countries by per capita supply of the “Meat” food group (kcal/capita/day, 2023). This is food group–level data from FAO Food Balance Sheets, not specific to this individual food.

1.
Tonga
755
2.
Mongolia
643
3.
Argentina
571
4.
China; Macao SAR
546
5.
Marshall Islands
539
6.
Ireland
532
7.
Bahamas
527
8.
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
516
9.
Nauru
510
10.
Belarus
498

Global Supply Trend (1961–2023)

+56%
1961: 156 kcal2023: 244 kcal

Source: FAO Food Balance Sheets (2023). Supply = production + imports − exports − waste, converted to kcal/capita/day.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories are in Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, raw?

Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, raw contains 198 kcal per 100 grams, making it a moderate-calorie food. The energy comes from 14.7g of protein (30% of calories), 14.9g of fat (68%), and 0.14g of carbohydrates (0%). Fat is the primary energy source.

What is Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, raw most nutritious for?

The standout nutrient in Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, raw is Sodium, providing 1,217 mg per 100g (81% of the Daily Value). It is also a notable source of Vitamin B12 (74% DV). Our database tracks 68 individual nutrients for this food, allowing detailed comparison across vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and fatty acids.

Is Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, raw high in protein?

Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, raw provides 14.7g of protein per 100 grams — a moderate amount. Protein contributes 30% of its calories.

How much fiber is in Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, raw?

Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, raw contains no dietary fiber. This is typical for animal-derived food. Pair with plant-based foods to ensure adequate fiber intake.

What is the insulin index of Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, raw?

Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, raw has a moderate insulin response (II: 51) (estimated from macronutrient composition) on the insulin index scale (white bread = 100). This is a typical insulin response for most mixed foods. Note that the insulin index can differ substantially from the glycemic index — dairy products and high-protein foods often have higher insulin responses than their GI would suggest.