Calories in
beef, variety meats and by-products, spleen
105 kcal per 100 g Beef, variety meats and by-products, spleen contains 105 calories per 100 grams, or about 30 calories per oz. Per 100 g it provides 18.3 g protein, 0.0 g carbohydrate and 3.0 g fat.
By calories that splits 0% carbohydrate, 73% protein, 27% 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 | 30 | 5.2 g | 0.0 g | 0.9 g |
| 4 oz | 113.0 g | 119 | 20.7 g | 0.0 g | 3.4 g |
Full nutrition, per 100 g and per oz
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per oz |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 105 kcal | 30 kcal |
| Protein | 18.3 g | 5.2 g |
| Total fat | 3.0 g | 0.9 g |
| Saturated fat | 1.0 g | 0.3 g |
| Carbohydrate | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Fibre | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Sodium | 85.0 mg | 24.1 mg |
| Potassium | 429.0 mg | 121.8 mg |
| Calcium | 9.0 mg | 2.6 mg |
| Iron | 44.6 mg | 12.7 mg |
| Vitamin C | 45.5 mg | 12.9 mg |
| Vitamin A | 0.0 µg | 0.0 µg |
| Cholesterol | 263.0 mg | 74.7 mg |
| Water | 77.2 g | 21.9 g |
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (FDC ID 169454). 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, spleen compares
Among the 207 beef products items on this site, beef, variety meats and by-products, spleen ranks 200 of 207 by calorie density, against a category average of 224 kcal per 100 g — so it is about 53% less calorie-dense than typical for its group.
It carries 17.4 g of protein per 100 calories — a genuinely protein-dense food.
To burn off one oz (30 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, spleen?
Beef, variety meats and by-products, spleen contains 105 calories per 100 g, which works out to about 30 calories per oz. It also provides 18.3 g of protein, 0.0 g of carbohydrate and 3.0 g of fat per 100 g.
What is the macro breakdown of beef, variety meats and by-products, spleen?
By calories, beef, variety meats and by-products, spleen is roughly 0% carbohydrate, 73% protein and 27% 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, spleen 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, spleen, raw". General information only — not medical or nutrition advice. Values are averages for a food type and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation.