Calories in
veal, variety meats and by-products, brain
213 kcal per 100 g Veal, variety meats and by-products, brain contains 213 calories per 100 grams, or about 181 calories per 3 oz. Per 100 g it provides 14.5 g protein, 0.0 g carbohydrate and 16.8 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 | 181 | 12.3 g | 0.0 g | 14.2 g |
| 1 unit, cooked (yield from 1 lb raw meat) | 330.0 g | 703 | 47.8 g | 0.0 g | 55.3 g |
Full nutrition, per 100 g and per 3 oz
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per 3 oz |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 213 kcal | 181 kcal |
| Protein | 14.5 g | 12.3 g |
| Total fat | 16.8 g | 14.2 g |
| Saturated fat | 4.0 g | 3.4 g |
| Carbohydrate | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Fibre | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Sodium | 176.0 mg | 149.6 mg |
| Potassium | 472.0 mg | 401.2 mg |
| Calcium | 10.0 mg | 8.5 mg |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 0.9 mg |
| Vitamin C | 15.0 mg | 12.8 mg |
| Vitamin A | 0.0 µg | 0.0 µg |
| Cholesterol | 2,120.0 mg | 1,802.0 mg |
| Water | 68.6 g | 58.3 g |
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (FDC ID 174353). A dash means the nutrient was not measured for this item, which is not the same as zero.
How veal, variety meats and by-products, brain compares
Among the 115 lamb, veal, and game products items on this site, veal, variety meats and by-products, brain ranks 36 of 115 by calorie density, against a category average of 217 kcal per 100 g — so it is about 2% less 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 (181 kcal), a 70 kg adult would walk for roughly 37 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 veal, variety meats and by-products, brain?
Veal, variety meats and by-products, brain contains 213 calories per 100 g, which works out to about 181 calories per 3 oz. It also provides 14.5 g of protein, 0.0 g of carbohydrate and 16.8 g of fat per 100 g.
What is the macro breakdown of veal, variety meats and by-products, brain?
By calories, veal, variety meats and by-products, brain 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 37 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 veal, variety meats and by-products, brain 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: "Veal, variety meats and by-products, brain, cooked, pan-fried". General information only — not medical or nutrition advice. Values are averages for a food type and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation.