Calories in
beef, variety meats and by-products, lungs
120 kcal per 100 g Beef, variety meats and by-products, lungs contains 120 calories per 100 grams, or about 102 calories per 3 oz. Per 100 g it provides 20.4 g protein, 0.0 g carbohydrate and 3.7 g fat.
By calories that splits 0% carbohydrate, 71% protein, 29% 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 | 102 | 17.3 g | 0.0 g | 3.1 g |
| 1 serving | 303.0 g | 364 | 61.8 g | 0.0 g | 11.2 g |
Full nutrition, per 100 g and per 3 oz
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per 3 oz |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 120 kcal | 102 kcal |
| Protein | 20.4 g | 17.3 g |
| Total fat | 3.7 g | 3.1 g |
| Saturated fat | 1.3 g | 1.1 g |
| Carbohydrate | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Fibre | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Sodium | 101.0 mg | 85.9 mg |
| Potassium | 173.0 mg | 147.1 mg |
| Calcium | 11.0 mg | 9.4 mg |
| Iron | 5.4 mg | 4.6 mg |
| Vitamin C | 32.7 mg | 27.8 mg |
| Vitamin A | 12.0 µg | 10.2 µg |
| Cholesterol | 277.0 mg | 235.5 mg |
| Water | 76.4 g | 64.9 g |
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (FDC ID 168629). 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 193 of 207 by calorie density, against a category average of 224 kcal per 100 g — so it is about 46% less calorie-dense than typical for its group.
It carries 17 g of protein per 100 calories — a genuinely protein-dense food.
To burn off 3 oz (102 kcal), a 70 kg adult would walk for roughly 21 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 120 calories per 100 g, which works out to about 102 calories per 3 oz. It also provides 20.4 g of protein, 0.0 g of carbohydrate and 3.7 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, 71% protein and 29% fat. That makes it a predominantly protein-based food.
How long does it take to burn off 3 oz?
About 21 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, cooked, braised". General information only — not medical or nutrition advice. Values are averages for a food type and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation.