Calories in
beef, variety meats and by-products, tongue
284 kcal per 100 g Beef, variety meats and by-products, tongue contains 284 calories per 100 grams, or about 241 calories per 3 oz. Per 100 g it provides 19.3 g protein, 0.0 g carbohydrate and 22.3 g fat.
By calories that splits 0% carbohydrate, 28% protein, 72% 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 | 241 | 16.4 g | 0.0 g | 19.0 g |
Full nutrition, per 100 g and per 3 oz
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per 3 oz |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 284 kcal | 241 kcal |
| Protein | 19.3 g | 16.4 g |
| Total fat | 22.3 g | 19.0 g |
| Saturated fat | 8.1 g | 6.9 g |
| Carbohydrate | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Fibre | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Sugars | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Sodium | 65.0 mg | 55.3 mg |
| Potassium | 184.0 mg | 156.4 mg |
| Calcium | 5.0 mg | 4.3 mg |
| Iron | 2.6 mg | 2.2 mg |
| Vitamin C | 1.3 mg | 1.1 mg |
| Vitamin A | 0.0 µg | 0.0 µg |
| Cholesterol | 132.0 mg | 112.2 mg |
| Water | 57.9 g | 49.2 g |
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (FDC ID 170598). 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, tongue compares
Among the 207 beef products items on this site, beef, variety meats and by-products, tongue ranks 31 of 207 by calorie density, against a category average of 224 kcal per 100 g — so it is about 27% more calorie-dense than typical for its group.
It carries 6.8 g of protein per 100 calories, a moderate protein contribution.
To burn off 3 oz (241 kcal), a 70 kg adult would walk for roughly 49 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, tongue?
Beef, variety meats and by-products, tongue contains 284 calories per 100 g, which works out to about 241 calories per 3 oz. It also provides 19.3 g of protein, 0.0 g of carbohydrate and 22.3 g of fat per 100 g.
What is the macro breakdown of beef, variety meats and by-products, tongue?
By calories, beef, variety meats and by-products, tongue is roughly 0% carbohydrate, 28% protein and 72% fat. That makes it a predominantly fat-based food.
How long does it take to burn off 3 oz?
About 49 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, tongue 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, tongue, cooked, simmered". General information only — not medical or nutrition advice. Values are averages for a food type and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation.