Grilled Heart

Grilled Heart is a savory dish made from the heart of an animal (most commonly beef, lamb, or chicken) that is marinated and cooked over high heat. It typically involves trimming the tough outer membrane and silverskin before marinating in ingredients like soy sauce, garlic, herbs, and oil, then grilling until charred and tender. This dish is popular in many cuisines, including Japanese (as part of yakitori or horumonyaki), Mexican (as anticuchos), and South American barbecue traditions.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

Grilled Heart is an extremely high-protein, low-carbohydrate food with a moderate amount of fat, depending on the animal and trimming. It is a powerhouse of essential nutrients like iron, zinc, and B vitamins, particularly B12, and a single serving typically contains around 150-200 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	166 kcal
Protein	26 g
Carbs	0 g
Fat	6.5 g
Fiber	0 g
Sugar	0 g
Sodium	65 mg
Iron	4.3 mg
Zinc	1.7 mg
Vitamin B12	8.6 µg
Selenium	36 µg
Phosphorus	217 mg
Niacin (B3)	5.4 mg
Riboflavin (B2)	0.9 mg
Potassium	286 mg

Per 100 g (about 3.5 oz, cooked) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, heart is often celebrated as a 'nose-to-tail' delicacy, representing resourcefulness and respect for the whole animal. Nutritionally, it's unique because it's a lean, dense muscle packed with CoQ10, an antioxidant important for cellular energy production.