Red meat is a Group 2A probable carcinogen. Organ meats included (IARC, Lancet Oncol 2015). Per 100 g: 236 kcal, 12.2 g protein, 20.4 g fat. Offal portions are irregular — tripe especially varies by cut thickness. Weigh each piece.
How should I track Sweetbreads (Thymus), beef, raw?
Sweetbreads (Thymus), beef, raw is a good source of zinc. The simplest way to track Sweetbreads (Thymus), beef, raw 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.
