Calories in
lamb, variety meats and by-products, tongue
275 kcal per 100 g Lamb, variety meats and by-products, tongue contains 275 calories per 100 grams, or about 234 calories per 3 oz. Per 100 g it provides 21.6 g protein, 0.0 g carbohydrate and 20.3 g fat.
By calories that splits 0% carbohydrate, 32% protein, 68% 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 | 234 | 18.3 g | 0.0 g | 17.2 g |
| 1 unit, cooked (yield from 1 lb raw meat) | 255.0 g | 701 | 55.0 g | 0.0 g | 51.7 g |
Full nutrition, per 100 g and per 3 oz
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per 3 oz |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 275 kcal | 234 kcal |
| Protein | 21.6 g | 18.3 g |
| Total fat | 20.3 g | 17.2 g |
| Saturated fat | 7.8 g | 6.7 g |
| Carbohydrate | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Fibre | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Sodium | 67.0 mg | 57.0 mg |
| Potassium | 158.0 mg | 134.3 mg |
| Calcium | 10.0 mg | 8.5 mg |
| Iron | 2.6 mg | 2.2 mg |
| Vitamin C | 7.0 mg | 6.0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 0.0 µg | 0.0 µg |
| Cholesterol | 189.0 mg | 160.7 mg |
| Water | 57.9 g | 49.2 g |
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (FDC ID 174367). 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 20 of 115 by calorie density, against a category average of 217 kcal per 100 g — so it is about 27% more calorie-dense than typical for its group.
It carries 7.8 g of protein per 100 calories, a moderate protein contribution.
To burn off 3 oz (234 kcal), a 70 kg adult would walk for roughly 48 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 275 calories per 100 g, which works out to about 234 calories per 3 oz. It also provides 21.6 g of protein, 0.0 g of carbohydrate and 20.3 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, 32% protein and 68% fat. That makes it a predominantly fat-based food.
How long does it take to burn off 3 oz?
About 48 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, cooked, braised". General information only — not medical or nutrition advice. Values are averages for a food type and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation.