Last updated: October 11, 2026. Information checked at the time of writing.
Short answer: per 100 g, beef spleen (Beef, spleen, braised) has 145 kcal and 25.1 g of protein, plus 5.02 mcg of vitamin B12, according to Health Canada’s Canadian Nutrient File 2026. The table lists every major nutrient per 100 g and per 75 g serving, with % Daily Value.
Beef Spleen nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per 75 g serving | % DV (75 g) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | 145 kcal | 109 kcal | n/a |
| Protein | 25.1 g | 18.8 g | n/a |
| Fat | 4.20 g | 3.15 g | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 1.39 g | 1.04 g | 5% |
| Carbohydrate | 0.00 g | 0.00 g | n/a |
| Iron | 39.4 mg | 29.5 mg | 164% |
| Zinc | 2.79 mg | 2.09 mg | 19% |
| Copper | 0.92 mg | 0.69 mg | 34% |
| Selenium | 91.4 mcg | 68.6 mcg | 125% |
| Magnesium | 19.0 mg | 14.2 mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 305 mg | 229 mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 284 mg | 213 mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 57.0 mg | 42.8 mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 12.0 mg | 9.00 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 0.00 mcg | 0.00 mcg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 | 5.02 mcg | 3.76 mcg | 157% |
| Folate (DFE) | 4.00 mcg | 3.00 mcg | 0% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.30 mg | 0.22 mg | 17% |
| Niacin (B3, preformed) | 5.57 mg | 4.18 mg | n/a |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.04 mg | 0.03 mg | 1% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 0.88 mg | 0.66 mg | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 50.3 mg | 37.7 mg | 41% |
| Cholesterol | 347 mg | 260 mg | n/a |
Source: Health Canada, Canadian Nutrient File 2026, food code 2664 (“Beef, spleen, braised”). % DV uses the Daily Values on Canadian labels; n/a means no Daily Value applies or the CNF value is in a different form.
What stands out
- Beef spleen is the most iron-rich common food in the Canadian Nutrient File, at 39.36 mg per 100 g, almost all of it heme iron from blood-rich tissue.
- It also contains vitamin C and selenium, and no vitamin A.
Compare across foods: iron-rich foods ranked, B12, choline and the organ meats guide.
FAQ
How much protein is in beef spleen?
25.1 g per 100 g, according to the Canadian Nutrient File 2026.
How many calories are in beef spleen?
145 kcal per 100 g.
Is beef spleen high in vitamin B12?
Yes: 5.02 mcg per 100 g, against a Daily Value of 2.4 mcg.
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