Energy
middle half257 kcalthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 251 kcal
- Middle 50%
- 225–257 kcal
Based on 25 records reporting energy.
Meat & poultrymoderate variability
Beef, cow head calories: 218 per 85 g
This exact USDA record reports 218 calories for 85 g. That answer belongs to this description and weight; it is not a universal value for every meal that shares the name.
Quick facts
USDA reference amount · 85 g
- Calories
- 218 kcal
- Protein
- 22 g
- Carbohydrate
- 0 g
- Total fat
- 14 g
- Fiber
- 0 g
- Sodium
- 303 mg
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Estimated for 85 g
218calories
Beef, cow head
- Protein
- 22 g
- Carbs
- 0 g
- Fat
- 14 g
— means the source has no value available.
These values scale the selected reference food by weight. Ingredients, preparation, and portion size can change your meal’s estimate.
Nutrition facts, household measures, preparation notes and USDA sources
The editorial read
The useful answer has a weight, a composition, and an identity
Portion: the cited record reports about 218 calories for USDA reference amount at 85 grams. On a fixed-weight basis, the same record contains 257 calories per 100 grams. The first number answers a portion question; the second answers a concentration question.
Composition: that source amount also reports 22 g protein, 0 g fiber, and 303 mg sodium. Read those values together: a calorie total by itself cannot describe the nutrient profile.
Identity: the largest listed formulation input is beef, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, representing 99.2% of the record’s listed input weight. The record contains 2 source-input rows in all. These are provenance for a standardized calculation, not a recipe for your plate.
The reference amount and 1 cup answer different portion questions. Their values are scaled independently from the same per-100-gram source record.
The household measures attached to this record span roughly 21–347 calories across the listed portions. That is a set of scaled examples—not a confidence interval, a recommendation, or a claim about the full universe of recipes.
Calculated from the smallest and largest usable household measures listed by USDA for this exact FNDDS record; not a confidence interval.
Record-specific decision brief
What the numbers say—and what choice still belongs to you
This analysis belongs to USDA FDC 2705846: “Beef, cow head.” It separates gram-weight arithmetic, corpus context, label signals, and record selection so one number does not have to answer four different questions.
01 · Portion arithmetic
Three weights, one fixed composition
For FDC 2705846, each row multiplies the published per-100-gram values by its stated weight. “1 oz yields” through “1 cup” are weight scenarios: named measures come from USDA, while percentage labels are transparent arithmetic.
| Scenario | Weight | Energy | Protein | Fiber | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 oz yieldsUSDA-listed household measure | 8 g | 21 kcal | 2.1 g | 0 g | 29 mg |
| 1 cubic inchUSDA-listed household measure | 17 g | 44 kcal | 4.4 g | 0 g | 61 mg |
| 1 cupUSDA-listed household measure | 135 g | 347 kcal | 35 g | 0 g | 482 mg |
02 · Fixed-weight context
Where 100 grams sits inside Beef, excludes ground
The comparison set contains 25 exact records in the Beef, excludes ground USDA category. Here, “middle half” describes FDC 2705846’s energy position in that corpus—not nutritional quality, desirability, or a health rating.
Protein
middle half25.9 gthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 26.5 g
- Middle 50%
- 25.9–28.4 g
Based on 25 records reporting protein.
Dietary fiber
middle half0 gthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 0 g
- Middle 50%
- 0–0 g
Based on 25 records reporting dietary fiber.
Sodium
lower quarter357 mgthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 370 mg
- Middle 50%
- 361–377 mg
Based on 25 records reporting sodium.
03 · FDA label lens
The strongest strength-side and tradeoff-side signals
At FDC 2705846’s 85 g reference weight, the largest strength-side percentage among the nutrients evaluated here is Iron; the larger tradeoff-side percentage is Saturated fat. Percentages use FDA label Daily Values, whose general “high” guide begins at 20% Daily Value. This is not an overall score or a personalized target.
Strength-side signals
Iron2 mg
≈ 10% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Tradeoff-side signals
Saturated fat5.7 g
≈ 29% DV. This crosses the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Sodium303 mg
≈ 13% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
04 · Highest-impact checks
The three levers most worth resolving first
For “Beef, cow head,” the first-pass checks follow the evidence actually published: its named weights, the FDC 2705843 alternative, and its source-formulation identity.
- 01
Listed portion span: 1 oz yields to 1 cup
USDA assigns those measures 8 g and 135 g. At this record’s fixed composition, scaled energy moves from 21 kcal to 347 kcal.
- 02
Record choice: compare with FDC 2705843
At an equal 100 g, this record has calories than “Beef, oxtails.” That is a record-level contrast; it does not identify which ingredient caused the difference.
- 03
Formulation anchor: Beef, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked
The source formulation has 2 input rows; Beef, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked supplies 99.2% of listed input weight. Those are standardized formulation inputs, not final plated percentages.
05 · Exact-record choice
Select by literal evidence, not the shortest name
Keep this record when “cow head” fits. Inspect FDC 2705843 when “oxtails” is the more literal description of the food and preparation.
Keep this profile when these fields fit
Beef, cow head
- Exact source wording
- “Beef, cow head”
- Source identity
- USDA FDC 2705846 · FNDDS 21305000
- Named qualifiers
- cow head
Inspect this alternative when its fields fit better
Beef, oxtails
- Exact source wording
- “Beef, oxtails”
- Source identity
- USDA FDC 2705843 · FNDDS 21301000
- Named qualifiers
- oxtails
Choose the closest description
Which USDA record fits your meal?
Treat the long description as data. The phrases doing the most work here are “cow head”. Match those details first; then compare the database weight with the amount you mean.
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| Exact record | Source serving | Calories / 100 g | Protein / 100 g | Fat / 100 g | Fiber / 100 g | Sodium / 100 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| This recordBeef, cow head | 85 g218 kcal | 257 kcal | 25.9 g | 16.5 g | 0 g | 357 mg |
| Beef, oxtails | 85 g218 kcal | 257 kcal | 25.9 g | 16.5 g | 0 g | 357 mg |
| Beef, shortribs | 140 g354 kcal | 253 kcal | 18.2 g | 14.1 g | 0.3 g | 650 mg |
| Beef, brisket | 60 g139 kcal | 231 kcal | 29.4 g | 12 g | 0 g | 377 mg |
| Beef, neck bones | 85 g218 kcal | 257 kcal | 25.9 g | 16.5 g | 0 g | 357 mg |
| Barbecue beef, no sauce | 85 g214 kcal | 252 kcal | 28 g | 15.2 g | 0 g | 411 mg |
| Beef, pot roast | 60 g151 kcal | 251 kcal | 28.4 g | 15.4 g | 0 g | 370 mg |
How to compare FDC 2705846: its source amount is 85 g; every 100-gram column removes portion size from the record-to-record comparison. Neither denominator determines your plate’s weight or recipe.
Household measures
Compare listed portions
For FDC 2705846, the 3 displayed measures scale the same source composition by gram weight; rounding changes presentation, not the underlying ratio.
1 oz yields
21 kcal
8 g
1 cubic inch
44 kcal
17 g
1 cup
347 kcal
135 g
At a glance
Nutrient signals in the source amount
For FDC 2705846, Saturated fat is the largest displayed non-protein Daily Value signal. Read the set as label context—not a personalized score.
Saturated fat
5.7 g≈ 29% Daily ValueCholesterol
73.1 mg≈ 24% Daily ValueThe percentages above apply to FDC 2705846’s 85 g reference amount. FDA Daily Values are general label references, not individualized energy or medical targets. Read the FDA explanation ↗
Why FDC 2705846 has no protein percentage here: Feast reports 22 g, but does not present grams divided by 50 as FDA protein %DV; applicable label rules account for protein quality and regulatory context.
Source-serving signals
What stands out in this record
These 1 calculated observation describe FDC 2705846 at 85 g—not a measured or recommended plate.
- The representative USDA portion contains 303 mg sodium, about 13% of the Daily Value used on U.S. labels.
Nutrition facts
Compare the source serving with 100 grams
Values are rounded for readability. The source serving is 85 g.
| Nutrient | Amount | Approx. % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 218 kcal 257 kcal | Not established Not established |
| Protein | 22 g 25.9 g | Not shown Not shown |
| Carbohydrate | 0 g 0 g | 0% 0% |
| Total fat | 14 g 16.5 g | 18% 21% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g 0 g | 0% 0% |
| Sugars | 0 g 0 g | Not established Not established |
| Sodium | 303.5 mg 357 mg | 13% 16% |
| Saturated fat | 5.7 g 6.7 g | 29% 34% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6.2 g 7.4 g | Not established Not established |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.6 g 0.7 g | Not established Not established |
| Cholesterol | 73.1 mg 86 mg | 24% 29% |
| Potassium | 228.7 mg 269 mg | 5% 6% |
| Calcium | 11.1 mg 13 mg | 1% 1% |
| Iron | 1.9 mg 2.2 mg | 10% 12% |
| Magnesium | 17 mg 20 mg | 4% 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg 0 mg | 0% 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 µg 0.2 µg | 1% 1% |
| Vitamin A | 2.6 µg 3 µg | 0% 0% |
| Caffeine | 0 mg 0 mg | Not established Not established |
| Alcohol | 0 g 0 g | Not established Not established |
| Water | 48 g 56.5 g | Not established Not established |
For FDC 2705846, approximate percentages divide the displayed 85 g amount by FDA label Daily Values; they are not personalized targets. “Not established” means FDA sets no Daily Value for that row. Protein %DV remains unshown because adult-label use depends on regulatory context.
Inside the source record
Source formulation behind this USDA record
USDA links FDC 2705846 to 2 source inputs totaling 100.8 g in its standardized formulation. Publishing that exact provenance makes “Beef, cow head” inspectable beside similarly named records.
How to read this
2 listed components
The largest listed inputs by source weight are Beef, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, Salt, table. The order and weights below come from the standardized USDA formulation, so they offer context for this exact database entry.
100.8 g total listed input weight across the formulation.
| # | USDA input | Listed amount | Input weight | Share of listed input weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beef, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cookedUSDA ingredient 13796 | 100 GM | 100 g | 99.2% |
| 2 | Salt, tableUSDA ingredient 2047 · encyclopedia page available | 0.8 GM | 0.8 g | 0.8% |
Exact-record context
What makes this USDA record distinct?
For FDC 2705846, the close-record rule searches the USDA “Beef, excludes ground” category for shared description terms or source inputs. Any surviving pair is compared per 100 grams, so unlike source-serving sizes cannot manufacture the nutrient difference.
This record
Beef, cow head
- USDA category
- Beef, excludes ground
- FDC ID
- 2705846
- FNDDS code
- 21305000
Closest inspectable record
Beef, oxtails
- USDA category
- Beef, excludes ground
- FDC ID
- 2705843
- FNDDS code
- 21301000
| Nutrient | This record | Comparison record | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 257 kcal | 257 kcal | Same listed value |
| Protein | 25.9 g | 25.9 g | Same listed value |
| Carbohydrate | 0 g | 0 g | Same listed value |
| Total fat | 16.5 g | 16.5 g | Same listed value |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0 g | Same listed value |
| Sodium | 357 mg | 357 mg | Same listed value |
Plain-English read
The six displayed nutrient values are close under a conservative materiality screen. Small differences remain exact source values, not evidence that one food is preferable.
Formulation evidence
The listed formulations match
The USDA input rows shown on these profiles are identical. The nutrient or portion distinction therefore should not be attributed to a different named input.
Shared listed inputs: Beef, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked; Salt, table.
Portion evidence
The listed portion sets differ
This record’s reference amount is 85 g; a familiar listed measure is 1 cup (135 g).
The comparison record’s reference amount is 85 g; a familiar listed measure is 1 cup (135 g).
Use the 100-gram row to compare FDC 2705846 with FDC 2705843 at equal mass; use their 85 g and 85 g source amounts only for portion matching.
Evidence boundary: FDC 2705846 versus FDC 2705843 is a comparison of standardized source records—not a measurement of your meal, an overall food-quality rank, or proof that one input caused a difference.
Review the full beef, excludes ground source category → Read the calculation and selection methodology →
From record to familiar meal
Guides that use this exact USDA record
These 1 guide place “Beef, cow head” beside explicitly linked source records; use them to compare preparations without turning FDC 2705846 into a universal recipe.
Uncertainty, made actionable
What can change this estimate?
This is a standardized USDA survey-food profile, not a measurement of every preparation. Actual nutrition can change with portion size, cut and fat trim, cooking method, breading, marinade, or sauce.
For “Beef, cow head,” resolve portion size first, then move through the remaining 3 published levers. Unknowns should remain visible rather than expanding every assumption at once.
- 01
portion size
When composition is held constant, nutrient totals scale directly with grams. A 20% weight correction produces the same 20% correction to the scaled totals.
- 02
cut and fat trim
Match the named cooking-fat state when possible. Fat used, retained, or left behind is preparation information that a dish name alone cannot recover.
- 03
cooking method
Match the method named by the source—such as baked, fried, boiled, or grilled—before scaling. Preparation can change both water content and the ingredients retained in the finished food.
- 04
breading, marinade, or sauce
Check whether the exact source description already includes it. If not, keep the addition separate rather than silently folding it into the base record.
How we estimated this
The arithmetic is simple; the provenance is the point
FDC 2705846 comes from FoodData Central Survey Foods (FNDDS). Its 257 kcal per 100 g becomes 218 kcal at 85 g through nutrient per portion = nutrient per 100 g × portion grams ÷ 100; this page adds no second nutrition estimate.
About the serving label: USDA describes the underlying survey portion as “Quantity not specified.” We display it as a USDA reference amount because it is a database comparison point—not a suggested portion or a claim about what most people should eat.
Data cycle: 2021–2023, published October 31, 2024
FoodData Central ID: 2705846
FNDDS food code: 21305000
The scaling for FDC 2705846 can be exact while the match to “Beef, cow head” is wrong. That is why this profile keeps its 85 g weight, 2-row source formulation, and selection uncertainty beside the arithmetic.
Source release October 31, 2024. Review USDA’s data-type documentation ↗ · Read Feast’s full nutrition methodology.