Calories in
beef, variety meats and by-products, kidneys
99 kcal per 100 g Beef, variety meats and by-products, kidneys contains 99 calories per 100 grams, or about 28 calories per oz. Per 100 g it provides 17.4 g protein, 0.3 g carbohydrate and 3.1 g fat.
By calories that splits 1% carbohydrate, 71% protein, 28% 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 | 28 | 4.9 g | 0.1 g | 0.9 g |
| 4 oz | 113.0 g | 112 | 19.7 g | 0.3 g | 3.5 g |
Full nutrition, per 100 g and per oz
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per oz |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 99 kcal | 28 kcal |
| Protein | 17.4 g | 4.9 g |
| Total fat | 3.1 g | 0.9 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.9 g | 0.2 g |
| Carbohydrate | 0.3 g | 0.1 g |
| Fibre | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Sugars | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Sodium | 182.0 mg | 51.7 mg |
| Potassium | 262.0 mg | 74.4 mg |
| Calcium | 13.0 mg | 3.7 mg |
| Iron | 4.6 mg | 1.3 mg |
| Vitamin C | 9.4 mg | 2.7 mg |
| Vitamin A | 419.0 µg | 119.0 µg |
| Cholesterol | 411.0 mg | 116.7 mg |
| Water | 77.9 g | 22.1 g |
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (FDC ID 169449). 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, kidneys compares
Among the 207 beef products items on this site, beef, variety meats and by-products, kidneys ranks 202 of 207 by calorie density, against a category average of 224 kcal per 100 g — so it is about 56% less calorie-dense than typical for its group.
It carries 17.6 g of protein per 100 calories — a genuinely protein-dense food.
To burn off one oz (28 kcal), a 70 kg adult would walk for roughly 6 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, kidneys?
Beef, variety meats and by-products, kidneys contains 99 calories per 100 g, which works out to about 28 calories per oz. It also provides 17.4 g of protein, 0.3 g of carbohydrate and 3.1 g of fat per 100 g.
What is the macro breakdown of beef, variety meats and by-products, kidneys?
By calories, beef, variety meats and by-products, kidneys is roughly 1% carbohydrate, 71% protein and 28% fat. That makes it a predominantly protein-based food.
How long does it take to burn off a oz?
About 6 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, kidneys 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, kidneys, raw". General information only — not medical or nutrition advice. Values are averages for a food type and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation.