Dense protein is under-estimated. 50–200% error by eye (Almiron-Roig et al., Appetite 2013). Per 100 g: 318 kcal, 21 g protein, 25.6 g fat. Organ meats are nutrient-dense but rarely eaten in large portions — weigh what you consume.
How should I track Sweetbreads (Thymus), beef, braised?
Sweetbreads (Thymus), beef, braised is high in protein. The simplest way to track Sweetbreads (Thymus), beef, braised accurately is to weigh it raw, before cooking. According to USDA cooking yield data, meat loses 20–30% of its weight during cooking as moisture evaporates — so 150 g raw becomes roughly 105–120 g cooked. If you log the cooked weight using raw nutrition values, you will undercount your protein and calories. A kitchen scale takes the guesswork out of it. Quick tip: cook a batch, weigh it before and after, and you will know your personal shrink ratio for next time.
