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Beef cheek Calories
Collagen-rich beef cut suited to slow cooking
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Beef cheek Nutrition Facts
Selected: 100 g
196
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
0g
· 0%
Protein
19.7g
· 40%
Fat
13.1g
· 60%
Fiber
0g
Beef cheek Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
B12
2.4µg · 100% DV
B3
4.8mg · 30% DV
B6
0.32mg · 19% DV
B2
0.18mg · 14% DV
Minerals
Zinc
4mg · 36% DV
Selenium
18.5µg · 34% DV
Phosphorus
180mg · 26% DV
Iron
3mg · 17% DV
Beef cheek Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
Is Beef cheek Processed?
NOVA 1
Unprocessed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Does Beef cheek Contain Allergens?
No known major allergens
Which Diets Is Beef cheek Good For?
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
— Not suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
Beef cheek Fat Profile
SATURATED
5.1g
MONOUNSATURATED
5.6g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.4g
Omega 6:3 ratio 5.6:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (5.6:1).
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Beef cheek — Frequently Asked Questions
How many calories and how much protein are in beef cheek?
Beef cheek provides 196 calories and 19.7 g of protein per 100 g. It contains no carbohydrates.
Is beef cheek suitable for a keto diet?
Yes. Beef cheek has 0 g of carbohydrates per 100 g, making it compatible with ketovore and carnivore diets. It also fits paleo, Mediterranean, omnivore, and gluten-free eating patterns.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.