Calories in
beef, variety meats and by-products, tripe
94 kcal per 100 g Beef, variety meats and by-products, tripe contains 94 calories per 100 grams, or about 80 calories per 3 oz. Per 100 g it provides 11.7 g protein, 2.0 g carbohydrate and 4.1 g fat.
By calories that splits 9% carbohydrate, 51% protein, 40% 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 | 80 | 10.0 g | 1.7 g | 3.4 g |
| 1 serving | 85.0 g | 80 | 10.0 g | 1.7 g | 3.4 g |
Full nutrition, per 100 g and per 3 oz
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per 3 oz |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 94 kcal | 80 kcal |
| Protein | 11.7 g | 10.0 g |
| Total fat | 4.1 g | 3.4 g |
| Saturated fat | 1.4 g | 1.2 g |
| Carbohydrate | 2.0 g | 1.7 g |
| Fibre | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Sugars | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Sodium | 68.0 mg | 57.8 mg |
| Potassium | 42.0 mg | 35.7 mg |
| Calcium | 81.0 mg | 68.9 mg |
| Iron | 0.7 mg | 0.6 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 0.0 µg | 0.0 µg |
| Cholesterol | 157.0 mg | 133.5 mg |
| Water | 81.7 g | 69.4 g |
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (FDC ID 174769). 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, tripe compares
Among the 207 beef products items on this site, beef, variety meats and by-products, tripe ranks 203 of 207 by calorie density, against a category average of 224 kcal per 100 g — so it is about 58% less calorie-dense than typical for its group.
It carries 12.5 g of protein per 100 calories — a genuinely protein-dense food.
To burn off 3 oz (80 kcal), a 70 kg adult would walk for roughly 16 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, tripe?
Beef, variety meats and by-products, tripe contains 94 calories per 100 g, which works out to about 80 calories per 3 oz. It also provides 11.7 g of protein, 2.0 g of carbohydrate and 4.1 g of fat per 100 g.
What is the macro breakdown of beef, variety meats and by-products, tripe?
By calories, beef, variety meats and by-products, tripe is roughly 9% carbohydrate, 51% protein and 40% fat. That makes it a predominantly protein-based food.
How long does it take to burn off 3 oz?
About 16 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, tripe 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, tripe, cooked, simmered". General information only — not medical or nutrition advice. Values are averages for a food type and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation.