Calories in
lamb, variety meats and by-products, tongue
222 kcal per 100 g Lamb, variety meats and by-products, tongue contains 222 calories per 100 grams, or about 63 calories per oz. Per 100 g it provides 15.7 g protein, 0.0 g carbohydrate and 17.2 g fat.
By calories that splits 0% carbohydrate, 29% protein, 71% 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 | 63 | 4.5 g | 0.0 g | 4.9 g |
| 4 oz | 113.0 g | 251 | 17.7 g | 0.0 g | 19.4 g |
Full nutrition, per 100 g and per oz
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per oz |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 222 kcal | 63 kcal |
| Protein | 15.7 g | 4.5 g |
| Total fat | 17.2 g | 4.9 g |
| Saturated fat | 6.6 g | 1.9 g |
| Carbohydrate | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Fibre | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Sodium | 78.0 mg | 22.2 mg |
| Potassium | 257.0 mg | 73.0 mg |
| Calcium | 9.0 mg | 2.6 mg |
| Iron | 2.7 mg | 0.8 mg |
| Vitamin C | 6.0 mg | 1.7 mg |
| Vitamin A | 0.0 µg | 0.0 µg |
| Cholesterol | 156.0 mg | 44.3 mg |
| Water | 66.6 g | 18.9 g |
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (FDC ID 174366). A dash means the nutrient was not measured for this item, which is not the same as zero.
How lamb, variety meats and by-products, tongue compares
Among the 115 lamb, veal, and game products items on this site, lamb, variety meats and by-products, tongue ranks 32 of 115 by calorie density, against a category average of 217 kcal per 100 g — so it is about 2% more calorie-dense than typical for its group.
It carries 7.1 g of protein per 100 calories, a moderate protein contribution.
To burn off one oz (63 kcal), a 70 kg adult would walk for roughly 13 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 lamb, variety meats and by-products, tongue?
Lamb, variety meats and by-products, tongue contains 222 calories per 100 g, which works out to about 63 calories per oz. It also provides 15.7 g of protein, 0.0 g of carbohydrate and 17.2 g of fat per 100 g.
What is the macro breakdown of lamb, variety meats and by-products, tongue?
By calories, lamb, variety meats and by-products, tongue is roughly 0% carbohydrate, 29% protein and 71% fat. That makes it a predominantly fat-based food.
How long does it take to burn off a oz?
About 13 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 lamb, 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.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy — public domain. Full USDA description: "Lamb, variety meats and by-products, tongue, raw". General information only — not medical or nutrition advice. Values are averages for a food type and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation.