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Rich in iron and vitamin B12, lean protein source
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Sauteed beef heart (120 g) has 168 calories. That works out to 140 calories per 100 g. It contains 0 g of carbs, 24.6 g of protein, 6.2 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 9 µg of B12 covers 375% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 0 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 120 g
168
KCAL / 120G
Carbs
0g
· 0% DV
Protein
24.6g
· 49% DV
Fat
6.2g
· 8% DV
Fiber
0g
· 0% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 0% · Protein 64% · Fat 36%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 168 kcal | |
| Total fat | 6.2 g | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 2.04 g | 10% |
| Trans fat | 0.01 g | |
| Sodium | 78 mg | 3% |
| Total carbohydrate | 0 g | 0% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 24.6 g | 49% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 120 g | 168 kcal |
| 1 g | 1 g | 1 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 40 g | 56 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 60 g | 84 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 80 g | 112 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 140 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 100 g | 140 kcal |
| 1 cup (chopped) | 120 g | 168 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 150 g | 210 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 180 g | 252 kcal |
Calculated from 140 calories per 100 g.
Sauteed beef heart tastes savory and beefy, with a firmer, slightly springy texture than steak. Its flavor is milder than liver, especially when the heart is carefully trimmed and cooked with onions, garlic, or spices.
Cook sauteed beef heart quickly in a very hot pan, using thin slices cut across the muscle fibers. Crowding the pan or cooking the pieces for too long can make them tough, so work in batches and avoid prolonged cooking.
Before making sauteed beef heart, open the heart and remove clotted blood, tough white membranes, valves, and large vessels. Rinse away any remaining residue, then pat the pieces dry so they brown rather than steam in the pan.
It is safer not to eat sauteed beef heart rare. As an organ meat, it should be cooked thoroughly; cut the pieces evenly and check that the center is no longer raw before serving.
No, sauteed beef heart does not need a marinade if it is trimmed well and cooked quickly. A short marinade with an acidic ingredient can add flavor, but leaving the meat in acid for too long may affect its texture.
Sauteed beef heart pairs well with rice, potatoes, flatbread, or a crisp salad. A squeeze of lemon and fresh herbs brighten its rich, savory flavor, while onions are a familiar choice cooked alongside the heart.
Refrigerate leftover sauteed beef heart promptly in a covered container and eat it within a few days. Reheat only the portion you plan to serve, until it is steaming hot throughout, rather than repeatedly warming the whole batch.
Yes, sauteed beef heart can be frozen after it has cooled. Pack it in an airtight, freezer-safe container, thaw it in the refrigerator, and reheat it thoroughly; its texture may be a little firmer after freezing.
Sauteed beef heart is made from muscle and has a firmer, meatier bite, while sauteed beef liver is softer and has a more pronounced mineral flavor. Heart usually needs more trimming of vessels and connective tissue before cooking.
For more tender sauteed beef heart, slice it across the visible muscle fibers rather than parallel to them. Thin, evenly sized pieces also cook more consistently and are easier to eat than thick chunks.
Vitamins
B12
9µg · 375% DV
B3
5.4mg · 34% DV
B2
0.42mg · 32% DV
B5
1.44mg · 29% DV
Minerals
Iron
7.44mg · 41% DV
Selenium
22µg · 40% DV
Phosphorus
264mg · 38% DV
Zinc
3.36mg · 31% DV
Potassium ⭐
408mg · 12% DV
Sodium
78mg · 3% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 168 calories in 1 piece (medium) (120 g):
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Sauteed beef heart is made by trimming and cutting beef heart into small pieces, then cooking it in a pan with a little fat and seasoning. It draws on the Turkish tradition of making use of offal, both in home kitchens and at butcher’s restaurants. Heart is a lean, muscular meat; when cooked just until browned, it has a firm, pleasantly chewy texture and a rich, savoury flavour.
In Turkey, it is often served hot with bread, alongside rice, or with onion and parsley. It supplies lean protein and is notably rich in iron and vitamin B12; a 100 g portion has 20.5 g of protein. For a lighter meal, use only a little oil and pair it with a generous salad.
Very high
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 2
Minimally Processed
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.
No known major allergens
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
— Not suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
✓ Suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
2.04g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.52g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.6g
Omega 6:3 ratio 1.8:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.