Calories in
beef, variety meats and by-products, spleen
145 kcal per 100 g Beef, variety meats and by-products, spleen contains 145 calories per 100 grams, or about 123 calories per 3 oz. Per 100 g it provides 25.1 g protein, 0.0 g carbohydrate and 4.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 oz | 85.0 g | 123 | 21.3 g | 0.0 g | 3.6 g |
| 1 serving | 308.0 g | 447 | 77.3 g | 0.0 g | 12.9 g |
Full nutrition, per 100 g and per 3 oz
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per 3 oz |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 145 kcal | 123 kcal |
| Protein | 25.1 g | 21.3 g |
| Total fat | 4.2 g | 3.6 g |
| Saturated fat | 1.4 g | 1.2 g |
| Carbohydrate | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Fibre | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Sodium | 57.0 mg | 48.5 mg |
| Potassium | 284.0 mg | 241.4 mg |
| Calcium | 12.0 mg | 10.2 mg |
| Iron | 39.4 mg | 33.5 mg |
| Vitamin C | 50.3 mg | 42.8 mg |
| Vitamin A | 0.0 µg | 0.0 µg |
| Cholesterol | 347.0 mg | 295.0 mg |
| Water | 70.0 g | 59.5 g |
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (FDC ID 170597). 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 160 of 207 by calorie density, against a category average of 224 kcal per 100 g — so it is about 35% 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 (123 kcal), a 70 kg adult would walk for roughly 25 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 145 calories per 100 g, which works out to about 123 calories per 3 oz. It also provides 25.1 g of protein, 0.0 g of carbohydrate and 4.2 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 3 oz?
About 25 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, cooked, braised". General information only — not medical or nutrition advice. Values are averages for a food type and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation.