Oxtail Nutrition Benefits and Facts

Nutritional summary

Oxtail is a culinary byproduct of beef processing that is frequently used to add specific taste and texture to soups and stews .
Oxtail soup is classified as a lower-potassium option compared to vegetable or tomato-based soups, making it a practical choice for individuals monitoring their potassium intake for kidney health .
Because it is a bone-in cut of meat, oxtail is often used in smooth or blended diets, such as those required for managing bowel obstructions, provided it is prepared in a strained or liquid soup form .
While oxtail is a traditional component of Caribbean and Nordic cuisines, it is categorized by the USDA as a protein food that contributes to the "solid fats" portion of dietary intake .

Interesting fact

Historically, oxtail referred specifically to the tail of an ox, but today it describes the tail of any cattle, regardless of sex.

Standout nutrients

EPIC

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Zinc

SUPER

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Selenium

GREAT

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Vitamin B12

ELITE

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Protein

214

kcal per 100g

Protein22.9g

Fat13.3g

Fat breakdown

Polyunsat0.56g

Monounsat6.07g

Saturated5.46g

Seasonality

Not available

Diet

Gluten FreeDairy FreeKetoPaleo

Sustainability

Heavier footprint

As a beef product, it has a high carbon footprint, though utilizing it supports nose-to-tail eating.

Confidencehigh

Storage

Refrigerate

3–5 days

Freeze

6–12 months

Flavour

Data & Sources

Harmonized from 2 validated sources

McCance & Widdowson

1 contributing source food

USDA

USDA FoodData Central

1 contributing source food

Claim citations

Regular | North Bristol NHS Trust

[4]www.nbt.nhs.uknbt.nhs.uk

[PDF] Food Patterns Equivalents Database 2009-10 - USDA ARS

[7]www.ars.usda.govars.usda.gov

[PDF] 4 Stage Bowel Obstruction Diet - St George's Hospital

[8]www.stgeorges.nhs.ukstgeorges.nhs.uk

Barriers and Enablers for Equitable Healthy Food Access in Baltimore Carryout Restaurants: A Qualitative Study in Healthy Food Priority Areas - PMC

[9]pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Sweetbread - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics

[10]www.sciencedirect.comsciencedirect.com

John Paul Hutcheson | ScienceDirect

[11]www.sciencedirect.comsciencedirect.com

Low potassium diet - information for kidney patients | North Bristol ...

[12]www.nbt.nhs.uknbt.nhs.uk

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