Calories in
beef, variety meats and by-products
276 kcal per 100 g Beef, variety meats and by-products contains 276 calories per 100 grams, or about 78 calories per oz. Per 100 g it provides 15.0 g protein, 0.0 g carbohydrate and 23.5 g fat.
By calories that splits 0% carbohydrate, 22% protein, 78% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 oz | 28.4 g | 78 | 4.3 g | 0.0 g | 6.7 g |
| 8 oz | 227.0 g | 627 | 34.0 g | 0.0 g | 53.4 g |
Full nutrition, per 100 g and per oz
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per oz |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 276 kcal | 78 kcal |
| Protein | 15.0 g | 4.3 g |
| Total fat | 23.5 g | 6.7 g |
| Saturated fat | 11.8 g | 3.3 g |
| Carbohydrate | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Fibre | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Sodium | 57.0 mg | 16.2 mg |
| Potassium | 277.0 mg | 78.7 mg |
| Calcium | 485.0 mg | 137.7 mg |
| Iron | 5.7 mg | 1.6 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 0.0 µg | 0.0 µg |
| Cholesterol | 209.0 mg | 59.4 mg |
| Water | 59.4 g | 16.9 g |
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (FDC ID 168630). A dash means the nutrient was not measured for this item, which is not the same as zero.
How beef, variety meats and by-products compares
Among the 207 beef products items on this site, beef, variety meats and by-products ranks 36 of 207 by calorie density, against a category average of 224 kcal per 100 g — so it is about 23% more calorie-dense than typical for its group.
It carries 5.4 g of protein per 100 calories, a moderate protein contribution.
To burn off one oz (78 kcal), a 70 kg adult would walk for roughly 16 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, variety meats and by-products?
Beef, variety meats and by-products contains 276 calories per 100 g, which works out to about 78 calories per oz. It also provides 15.0 g of protein, 0.0 g of carbohydrate and 23.5 g of fat per 100 g.
What is the macro breakdown of beef, variety meats and by-products?
By calories, beef, variety meats and by-products is roughly 0% carbohydrate, 22% protein and 78% fat. That makes it a predominantly fat-based food.
How long does it take to burn off a oz?
About 16 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, variety meats and by-products 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, variety meats and by-products, mechanically separated beef, raw". General information only — not medical or nutrition advice. Values are averages for a food type and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation.