Calories in
beef, variety meats and by-products, kidneys
158 kcal per 100 g Beef, variety meats and by-products, kidneys contains 158 calories per 100 grams, or about 134 calories per 3 oz. Per 100 g it provides 27.3 g protein, 0.0 g carbohydrate and 4.7 g fat.
By calories that splits 0% carbohydrate, 72% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 oz | 85.0 g | 134 | 23.2 g | 0.0 g | 4.0 g |
Full nutrition, per 100 g and per 3 oz
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per 3 oz |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 158 kcal | 134 kcal |
| Protein | 27.3 g | 23.2 g |
| Total fat | 4.7 g | 4.0 g |
| Saturated fat | 1.4 g | 1.2 g |
| Carbohydrate | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Fibre | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Sugars | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Sodium | 94.0 mg | 79.9 mg |
| Potassium | 135.0 mg | 114.8 mg |
| Calcium | 19.0 mg | 16.2 mg |
| Iron | 5.8 mg | 4.9 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 0.0 µg | 0.0 µg |
| Cholesterol | 716.0 mg | 608.6 mg |
| Water | 66.9 g | 56.8 g |
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (FDC ID 169450). 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 139 of 207 by calorie density, against a category average of 224 kcal per 100 g — so it is about 29% less calorie-dense than typical for its group.
It carries 17.3 g of protein per 100 calories — a genuinely protein-dense food.
To burn off 3 oz (134 kcal), a 70 kg adult would walk for roughly 27 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 158 calories per 100 g, which works out to about 134 calories per 3 oz. It also provides 27.3 g of protein, 0.0 g of carbohydrate and 4.7 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 0% carbohydrate, 72% protein and 28% fat. That makes it a predominantly protein-based food.
How long does it take to burn off 3 oz?
About 27 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, cooked, simmered". General information only — not medical or nutrition advice. Values are averages for a food type and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation.