Calories in
veal, variety meats and by-products, liver
140 kcal per 100 g Veal, variety meats and by-products, liver contains 140 calories per 100 grams, or about 158 calories per 4 oz. Per 100 g it provides 19.9 g protein, 2.9 g carbohydrate and 4.9 g fat.
By calories that splits 9% carbohydrate, 59% protein, 32% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 oz | 113.0 g | 158 | 22.5 g | 3.3 g | 5.5 g |
| 1 lb | 453.0 g | 634 | 90.3 g | 13.2 g | 22.0 g |
Full nutrition, per 100 g and per 4 oz
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per 4 oz |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 140 kcal | 158 kcal |
| Protein | 19.9 g | 22.5 g |
| Total fat | 4.9 g | 5.5 g |
| Saturated fat | 1.6 g | 1.8 g |
| Carbohydrate | 2.9 g | 3.3 g |
| Fibre | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Sugars | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Sodium | 77.0 mg | 87.0 mg |
| Potassium | 308.0 mg | 348.0 mg |
| Calcium | 5.0 mg | 5.7 mg |
| Iron | 6.4 mg | 7.2 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.7 mg | 0.8 mg |
| Vitamin A | 11,707.0 µg | 13,228.9 µg |
| Cholesterol | 334.0 mg | 377.4 mg |
| Water | 70.9 g | 80.1 g |
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (FDC ID 172534). 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, liver compares
Among the 115 lamb, veal, and game products items on this site, veal, variety meats and by-products, liver ranks 74 of 115 by calorie density, against a category average of 217 kcal per 100 g — so it is about 35% less calorie-dense than typical for its group.
It carries 14.2 g of protein per 100 calories — a genuinely protein-dense food.
To burn off 4 oz (158 kcal), a 70 kg adult would walk for roughly 32 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, liver?
Veal, variety meats and by-products, liver contains 140 calories per 100 g, which works out to about 158 calories per 4 oz. It also provides 19.9 g of protein, 2.9 g of carbohydrate and 4.9 g of fat per 100 g.
What is the macro breakdown of veal, variety meats and by-products, liver?
By calories, veal, variety meats and by-products, liver is roughly 9% carbohydrate, 59% protein and 32% fat. That makes it a predominantly protein-based food.
How long does it take to burn off 4 oz?
About 32 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, liver 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, liver, raw". General information only — not medical or nutrition advice. Values are averages for a food type and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation.