Calories in
beef, variety meats and by-products, brain
151 kcal per 100 g Beef, variety meats and by-products, brain contains 151 calories per 100 grams, or about 128 calories per 3 oz. Per 100 g it provides 11.7 g protein, 1.5 g carbohydrate and 10.5 g fat.
By calories that splits 4% carbohydrate, 32% protein, 64% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 oz | 85.0 g | 128 | 9.9 g | 1.3 g | 9.0 g |
| 1 piece, cooked, excluding refuse | 391.0 g | 590 | 45.6 g | 5.8 g | 41.2 g |
Full nutrition, per 100 g and per 3 oz
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per 3 oz |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 151 kcal | 128 kcal |
| Protein | 11.7 g | 9.9 g |
| Total fat | 10.5 g | 9.0 g |
| Saturated fat | 2.4 g | 2.0 g |
| Carbohydrate | 1.5 g | 1.3 g |
| Fibre | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Sugars | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Sodium | 108.0 mg | 91.8 mg |
| Potassium | 244.0 mg | 207.4 mg |
| Calcium | 9.0 mg | 7.7 mg |
| Iron | 2.3 mg | 2.0 mg |
| Vitamin C | 10.5 mg | 8.9 mg |
| Vitamin A | 6.0 µg | 5.1 µg |
| Cholesterol | 3,100.0 mg | 2,635.0 mg |
| Water | 74.9 g | 63.6 g |
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (FDC ID 168624). 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, brain compares
Among the 207 beef products items on this site, beef, variety meats and by-products, brain ranks 150 of 207 by calorie density, against a category average of 224 kcal per 100 g — so it is about 33% less calorie-dense than typical for its group.
It carries 7.7 g of protein per 100 calories, a moderate protein contribution.
To burn off 3 oz (128 kcal), a 70 kg adult would walk for roughly 26 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, brain?
Beef, variety meats and by-products, brain contains 151 calories per 100 g, which works out to about 128 calories per 3 oz. It also provides 11.7 g of protein, 1.5 g of carbohydrate and 10.5 g of fat per 100 g.
What is the macro breakdown of beef, variety meats and by-products, brain?
By calories, beef, variety meats and by-products, brain is roughly 4% carbohydrate, 32% protein and 64% fat. That makes it a predominantly fat-based food.
How long does it take to burn off 3 oz?
About 26 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, brain 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, brain, cooked, simmered". General information only — not medical or nutrition advice. Values are averages for a food type and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation.