Calories in
veal, variety meats and by-products, liver
193 kcal per 100 g Veal, variety meats and by-products, liver contains 193 calories per 100 grams, or about 164 calories per 3 oz. Per 100 g it provides 27.4 g protein, 4.5 g carbohydrate and 6.5 g fat.
By calories that splits 10% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 oz | 85.0 g | 164 | 23.3 g | 3.8 g | 5.5 g |
| 1 slice | 67.0 g | 129 | 18.3 g | 3.0 g | 4.4 g |
Full nutrition, per 100 g and per 3 oz
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per 3 oz |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 193 kcal | 164 kcal |
| Protein | 27.4 g | 23.3 g |
| Total fat | 6.5 g | 5.5 g |
| Saturated fat | 2.1 g | 1.8 g |
| Carbohydrate | 4.5 g | 3.8 g |
| Fibre | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Sugars | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Sodium | 85.0 mg | 72.3 mg |
| Potassium | 353.0 mg | 300.1 mg |
| Calcium | 7.0 mg | 6.0 mg |
| Iron | 6.0 mg | 5.1 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.7 mg | 0.6 mg |
| Vitamin A | 20,074.0 µg | 17,062.9 µg |
| Cholesterol | 485.0 mg | 412.3 mg |
| Water | 59.9 g | 50.9 g |
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (FDC ID 174358). 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 42 of 115 by calorie density, against a category average of 217 kcal per 100 g — so it is about 11% 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 3 oz (164 kcal), a 70 kg adult would walk for roughly 33 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 193 calories per 100 g, which works out to about 164 calories per 3 oz. It also provides 27.4 g of protein, 4.5 g of carbohydrate and 6.5 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 10% carbohydrate, 59% protein and 32% fat. That makes it a predominantly protein-based food.
How long does it take to burn off 3 oz?
About 33 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, 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.