Calories in
beef, brisket, flat half
129 kcal per 100 g Beef, brisket, flat half contains 129 calories per 100 grams, or about 146 calories per 4 oz. Per 100 g it provides 21.7 g protein, 0.0 g carbohydrate and 4.1 g fat.
By calories that splits 0% carbohydrate, 70% protein, 30% fat.
Calories in a typical serving
Per-100 g figures are useful for comparison but nobody eats 100 g of anything on purpose. These are the USDA's own household measures.
| Serving | Grams | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 oz | 113.0 g | 146 | 24.5 g | 0.0 g | 4.6 g |
| 1 lb | 453.6 g | 585 | 98.4 g | 0.0 g | 18.4 g |
Full nutrition, per 100 g and per 4 oz
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per 4 oz |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 129 kcal | 146 kcal |
| Protein | 21.7 g | 24.5 g |
| Total fat | 4.1 g | 4.6 g |
| Saturated fat | 1.5 g | 1.7 g |
| Carbohydrate | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Fibre | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Sugars | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Sodium | 75.0 mg | 84.8 mg |
| Potassium | 335.0 mg | 378.6 mg |
| Calcium | 15.0 mg | 17.0 mg |
| Iron | 2.0 mg | 2.3 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 0.0 µg | 0.0 µg |
| Cholesterol | 65.0 mg | 73.5 mg |
| Water | 73.3 g | 82.8 g |
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (FDC ID 174057). A dash means the nutrient was not measured for this item, which is not the same as zero.
How beef, brisket, flat half compares
Among the 207 beef products items on this site, beef, brisket, flat half ranks 180 of 207 by calorie density, against a category average of 224 kcal per 100 g — so it is about 42% less calorie-dense than typical for its group.
It carries 16.8 g of protein per 100 calories — a genuinely protein-dense food.
To burn off 4 oz (146 kcal), a 70 kg adult would walk for roughly 30 minutes — see the walking calculation on our sister site, or pick a different activity. Treat that as a sense of scale rather than a rule: eating and moving are not a simple ledger.
Questions
How many calories are in beef, brisket, flat half?
Beef, brisket, flat half contains 129 calories per 100 g, which works out to about 146 calories per 4 oz. It also provides 21.7 g of protein, 0.0 g of carbohydrate and 4.1 g of fat per 100 g.
What is the macro breakdown of beef, brisket, flat half?
By calories, beef, brisket, flat half is roughly 0% carbohydrate, 70% protein and 30% fat. That makes it a predominantly protein-based food.
How long does it take to burn off 4 oz?
About 30 minutes of ordinary walking for a 70 kg adult (MET 4.0). That is a rough guide for scale, not a prescription — appetite and activity interact in ways a simple subtraction does not capture.
Is this figure exact for the beef, brisket, flat half I bought?
No. These are USDA reference values, averaged across samples. Real foods vary with variety, ripeness, growing conditions, cut, brand and how they were cooked — 10–20% either way is normal. Use them for planning, not precision.
Similar foods
Closest in calorie density within beef products.
Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy — public domain. Full USDA description: "Beef, brisket, flat half, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/8" fat, choice, raw". General information only — not medical or nutrition advice. Values are averages for a food type and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation.