Calories in
beef, variety meats and by-products, lungs
92 kcal per 100 g Beef, variety meats and by-products, lungs contains 92 calories per 100 grams, or about 26 calories per oz. Per 100 g it provides 16.2 g protein, 0.0 g carbohydrate and 2.5 g fat.
By calories that splits 0% carbohydrate, 74% protein, 26% 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 | 26 | 4.6 g | 0.0 g | 0.7 g |
| 4 oz | 113.0 g | 104 | 18.3 g | 0.0 g | 2.8 g |
Full nutrition, per 100 g and per oz
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per oz |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 92 kcal | 26 kcal |
| Protein | 16.2 g | 4.6 g |
| Total fat | 2.5 g | 0.7 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.9 g | 0.2 g |
| Carbohydrate | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Fibre | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Sodium | 198.0 mg | 56.2 mg |
| Potassium | 340.0 mg | 96.6 mg |
| Calcium | 10.0 mg | 2.8 mg |
| Iron | 8.0 mg | 2.3 mg |
| Vitamin C | 38.5 mg | 10.9 mg |
| Vitamin A | 14.0 µg | 4.0 µg |
| Cholesterol | 242.0 mg | 68.7 mg |
| Water | 79.4 g | 22.5 g |
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (FDC ID 168628). 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, lungs compares
Among the 207 beef products items on this site, beef, variety meats and by-products, lungs ranks 204 of 207 by calorie density, against a category average of 224 kcal per 100 g — so it is about 59% 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 (26 kcal), a 70 kg adult would walk for roughly 5 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, lungs?
Beef, variety meats and by-products, lungs contains 92 calories per 100 g, which works out to about 26 calories per oz. It also provides 16.2 g of protein, 0.0 g of carbohydrate and 2.5 g of fat per 100 g.
What is the macro breakdown of beef, variety meats and by-products, lungs?
By calories, beef, variety meats and by-products, lungs is roughly 0% carbohydrate, 74% protein and 26% fat. That makes it a predominantly protein-based food.
How long does it take to burn off a oz?
About 5 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, lungs 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, lungs, raw". General information only — not medical or nutrition advice. Values are averages for a food type and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation.