Calories in
beef, variety meats and by-products, liver
175 kcal per 100 g Beef, variety meats and by-products, liver contains 175 calories per 100 grams, or about 149 calories per 3 oz. Per 100 g it provides 26.5 g protein, 5.2 g carbohydrate and 4.7 g fat.
By calories that splits 12% carbohydrate, 63% protein, 25% 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 | 149 | 22.5 g | 4.4 g | 4.0 g |
| 1 slice | 81.0 g | 142 | 21.5 g | 4.2 g | 3.8 g |
Full nutrition, per 100 g and per 3 oz
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per 3 oz |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 175 kcal | 149 kcal |
| Protein | 26.5 g | 22.5 g |
| Total fat | 4.7 g | 4.0 g |
| Saturated fat | 2.5 g | 2.2 g |
| Carbohydrate | 5.2 g | 4.4 g |
| Fibre | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Sugars | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Sodium | 77.0 mg | 65.5 mg |
| Potassium | 351.0 mg | 298.4 mg |
| Calcium | 6.0 mg | 5.1 mg |
| Iron | 6.2 mg | 5.2 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.7 mg | 0.6 mg |
| Vitamin A | 7,744.0 µg | 6,582.4 µg |
| Cholesterol | 381.0 mg | 323.9 mg |
| Water | 62.0 g | 52.7 g |
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (FDC ID 168627). 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, liver compares
Among the 207 beef products items on this site, beef, variety meats and by-products, liver ranks 123 of 207 by calorie density, against a category average of 224 kcal per 100 g — so it is about 22% less calorie-dense than typical for its group.
It carries 15.2 g of protein per 100 calories — a genuinely protein-dense food.
To burn off 3 oz (149 kcal), a 70 kg adult would walk for roughly 30 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, liver?
Beef, variety meats and by-products, liver contains 175 calories per 100 g, which works out to about 149 calories per 3 oz. It also provides 26.5 g of protein, 5.2 g of carbohydrate and 4.7 g of fat per 100 g.
What is the macro breakdown of beef, variety meats and by-products, liver?
By calories, beef, variety meats and by-products, liver is roughly 12% carbohydrate, 63% protein and 25% fat. That makes it a predominantly protein-based food.
How long does it take to burn off 3 oz?
About 30 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, liver 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, liver, 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.