Heart Nutrition Benefits and Facts

Nutritional summary

Heart is a dense muscle that provides a concentrated source of protein and vitamin B12, which is essential for neurological function and the formation of red blood cells.
As a form of red meat, heart is typically categorized within dietary patterns that major health institutions recommend consuming in limited amounts to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease .
While heart is leaner than many other cuts of red meat, strong evidence from systematic reviews indicates that dietary patterns prioritizing poultry, fish, and plant-based proteins over red meats are consistently associated with a lower risk of stroke and coronary heart disease .

Interesting fact

Historically, the Aztecs considered the heart the seat of the soul and the ultimate offering to ensure the sun would continue to rise.

Standout nutrients

EPIC

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Vitamin B12

EPIC

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Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)

EPIC

SOURCE

Choline

EPIC

SOURCE

Protein

164

kcal per 100g

Protein28.3g

Fat4.69g

Carbs0.15g

Fat breakdown

Polyunsat0.98g

Monounsat1.00g

Saturated1.39g

Seasonality

Not available

Diet

Gluten FreeDairy FreeKetoPaleo

Sustainability

Lighter footprint

As an offal product, utilizing the heart reduces food waste and maximizes the efficiency of livestock production.

Confidencemedium

Storage

Refrigerate

1–2 days

Keep in the coldest part of the fridge

Freeze

3–6 months

Wrap tightly to prevent freezer burn

Flavour

Data & Sources

Harmonized from 1 validated source

USDA

USDA FoodData Central

1 contributing source food

Claim citations

Dietary Patterns and Risk of Cardiovascular Disease | Nutrition Evidence Systematic Review

[2]nesr.usda.gov

Table A 2, Conclusion statements from the existing systematic review(s) for the research question: What is the relationship between dietary patterns consumed and risk of cardiovascular disease? - Dietary Patterns and Risk of Cardiovascular Disease: A Systematic Review - NCBI Bookshelf

[8]www.ncbi.nlm.nih.govncbi.nlm.nih.gov

DietaryPatternsReport-FullFinal2.pdf

[10]nesr.usda.gov

Coverage

Nutrients

FoodCompass

56.2

Version

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