Calories in
beef, variety meats and by-products, brain
196 kcal per 100 g Beef, variety meats and by-products, brain contains 196 calories per 100 grams, or about 167 calories per 3 oz. Per 100 g it provides 12.6 g protein, 0.0 g carbohydrate and 15.8 g fat.
By calories that splits 0% carbohydrate, 26% protein, 74% 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 | 167 | 10.7 g | 0.0 g | 13.5 g |
| 1 serving | 351.0 g | 688 | 44.1 g | 0.0 g | 55.6 g |
Full nutrition, per 100 g and per 3 oz
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per 3 oz |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 196 kcal | 167 kcal |
| Protein | 12.6 g | 10.7 g |
| Total fat | 15.8 g | 13.5 g |
| Saturated fat | 3.7 g | 3.2 g |
| Carbohydrate | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Fibre | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Sodium | 158.0 mg | 134.3 mg |
| Potassium | 354.0 mg | 300.9 mg |
| Calcium | 9.0 mg | 7.7 mg |
| Iron | 2.2 mg | 1.9 mg |
| Vitamin C | 3.3 mg | 2.8 mg |
| Vitamin A | 0.0 µg | 0.0 µg |
| Cholesterol | 1,995.0 mg | 1,695.8 mg |
| Water | 70.8 g | 60.1 g |
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (FDC ID 168623). 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 96 of 207 by calorie density, against a category average of 224 kcal per 100 g — so it is about 13% less calorie-dense than typical for its group.
It carries 6.4 g of protein per 100 calories, a moderate protein contribution.
To burn off 3 oz (167 kcal), a 70 kg adult would walk for roughly 34 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 196 calories per 100 g, which works out to about 167 calories per 3 oz. It also provides 12.6 g of protein, 0.0 g of carbohydrate and 15.8 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 0% carbohydrate, 26% protein and 74% fat. That makes it a predominantly fat-based food.
How long does it take to burn off 3 oz?
About 34 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, pan-fried". General information only — not medical or nutrition advice. Values are averages for a food type and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation.