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Brisket Flat
Primal Cut:Brisket

Brisket Flat

The leaner portion from a whole brisket. Should be cooked slowly at low temperatures to maximize its tenderness. The traditional cut used for corned beef, and popular as smoked barbecue.

*Nutrition:

More Nutrients

Estimated based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrition information from USDA per 3 oz. serving of beef, cooked, lean only, visible fat trimmed.

Protein:Helps your body build and maintain muscle.
28g (57% DV)
Iron:Helps get oxygen to your muscles and is essential for energy production.
2mg (13% DV)
Zinc:Helps support a robust immune system.
7mg (62% DV)
Vitamin B12:Helps your body turn food into the energy it needs to perform at its best.
2ug (86% DV)
Vitamin B6:Helps your body turn food into the energy it needs to perform at its best.
0.27mg (16% DV)
Phosphorus:Supports bone health.
174mg (14% DV)
Choline:Supports mood, memory and overall brain health.
108mg (20% DV)

Also known as:

First Cut

Cooking methods:

Braise,Smoke

Nutritional Data

Recipes with this cut

* Estimated based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrition information from USDA per 3 oz. serving of beef, cooked, lean only, visible fat trimmed.

Calcium

14mg(1% DV)

Calories

174kcal(9% DV)

Cholesterol

85mg(28% DV)

Choline

108mg(20% DV)

Iron

2mg(13% DV)

Magnesium

19mg(4% DV)

Monounsaturated Fat

3g(n/a DV)

Niacin (B3)

0.06mg(0% DV)

Phosphorus

174mg(14% DV)

Polyunsaturated Fat

0.21g(n/a DV)

Potassium

227mg(5% DV)

Protein

28g(57% DV)

Riboflavin (B2)

0.18mg(14% DV)

Saturated Fat

2g(11% DV)

Sodium

46mg(2% DV)

Thiamin (B1)

4mg(343% DV)

Total Fat

6g(8% DV)

Vitamin B12

2ug(86% DV)

Vitamin B6

0.27mg(16% DV)

Zinc

7mg(62% DV)