Calories in
veal, variety meats and by-products, thymus
125 kcal per 100 g Veal, variety meats and by-products, thymus contains 125 calories per 100 grams, or about 106 calories per 3 oz. Per 100 g it provides 22.7 g protein, 0.0 g carbohydrate and 3.1 g fat.
By calories that splits 0% carbohydrate, 76% protein, 24% 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 | 106 | 19.3 g | 0.0 g | 2.6 g |
Full nutrition, per 100 g and per 3 oz
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per 3 oz |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 125 kcal | 106 kcal |
| Protein | 22.7 g | 19.3 g |
| Total fat | 3.1 g | 2.6 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.9 g | 0.8 g |
| Carbohydrate | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Fibre | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Sugars | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Sodium | 59.0 mg | 50.2 mg |
| Potassium | 435.0 mg | 369.8 mg |
| Calcium | 4.0 mg | 3.4 mg |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 1.1 mg |
| Vitamin C | 39.4 mg | 33.5 mg |
| Vitamin A | 0.0 µg | 0.0 µg |
| Cholesterol | 350.0 mg | 297.5 mg |
| Water | 73.6 g | 62.6 g |
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (FDC ID 172543). 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, thymus compares
Among the 115 lamb, veal, and game products items on this site, veal, variety meats and by-products, thymus ranks 86 of 115 by calorie density, against a category average of 217 kcal per 100 g — so it is about 42% less calorie-dense than typical for its group.
It carries 18.1 g of protein per 100 calories — a genuinely protein-dense food.
To burn off 3 oz (106 kcal), a 70 kg adult would walk for roughly 22 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, thymus?
Veal, variety meats and by-products, thymus contains 125 calories per 100 g, which works out to about 106 calories per 3 oz. It also provides 22.7 g of protein, 0.0 g of carbohydrate and 3.1 g of fat per 100 g.
What is the macro breakdown of veal, variety meats and by-products, thymus?
By calories, veal, variety meats and by-products, thymus is roughly 0% carbohydrate, 76% protein and 24% fat. That makes it a predominantly protein-based food.
How long does it take to burn off 3 oz?
About 22 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, thymus 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, thymus, cooked, braised". General information only — not medical or nutrition advice. Values are averages for a food type and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation.