Food guide

Beef Brisket

Slow-braised lean brisket: collagen-rich beef that slices or shreds after a long cook.

Meat & PoultryProtein-Rich

Beef Brisket, a nutrient-dense meat & poultry food, photographed on a plain linen surface

Nutrition per 100 g

Standardised to 100 g of beef brisket for fair comparison. Typical serving: 100 g braised, lean — 212 kcal per 100 g serving.

Nutrition information for Beef Brisket
Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (100 g)	Per 100 kcal
Energy	212 kcal	212 kcal	100 kcal
Protein	32.6 g	32.6 g	15.4 g
Carbohydrate	0 g	0 g	0 g
Fat	8.1 g	8.1 g	3.8 g
Fibre	0 g	0 g	0 g

Figures are typical values and vary with variety, preparation and brand.

Micronutrients

Vitamins and minerals per 100 g of beef brisket, with a typical serving and FDA Daily Value for adults.

Micronutrients for Beef Brisket
Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (100 g)	% DV
Vitamins
Vitamin A	0 µg	0 µg	0%
Vitamin C	0 mg	0 mg	0%
Vitamin E	0.43 mg	0.43 mg	3%
Vitamin K	1.5 µg	1.5 µg	1%
Thiamin	0.065 mg	0.065 mg	5%
Riboflavin	0.22 mg	0.22 mg	17%
Niacin	4.9 mg	4.9 mg	31%
Vitamin B6	0.32 mg	0.32 mg	19%
Folate	11 µg	11 µg	3%
Vitamin B12	2.5 µg	2.5 µg	104%
Pantothenic acid	0.64 mg	0.64 mg	13%
Choline	124 mg	124 mg	23%
Minerals
Calcium	14 mg	14 mg	1%
Iron	2.8 mg	2.8 mg	16%
Magnesium	21 mg	21 mg	5%
Phosphorus	198 mg	198 mg	16%
Potassium	256 mg	256 mg	5%
Sodium	52 mg	52 mg	2%
Zinc	7.6 mg	7.6 mg	69%
Selenium	32.3 µg	32.3 µg	59%
Copper	0.12 mg	0.12 mg	13%
Manganese	0.011 mg	0.011 mg	<1%

Source: USDA FoodData Central — Beef, brisket, flat half, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, choice, cooked, braised

% DV uses FDA Daily Values for adults. Nutrients that USDA does not report for this entry are omitted. Values vary with variety, preparation and brand.

Why eat beef brisket?

A concentrated protein food for the calories it costs.
Slow-braised lean brisket: collagen-rich beef that slices or shreds after a long cook.

How to include it

Cook to a safe temperature and serve with vegetables or a whole grain.
Typical pairing ideas: Mustard, Pickles, Cabbage.

Things to consider

Preparation and added fat, salt or sugar change the numbers more than the raw food does.

Educational content. This article is for general information and is not medical advice. Speak to a qualified health professional about your individual circumstances.