Beef kidneys (cooked, simmered) nutrition facts
Per 3 oz · 85 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein23g72% of calories
- Carbs0g0% of calories
- Fat4g28% of calories
- ✓ Protein-dense
- ✓ Keto-friendly
- ✓ Low sodium
- ✓ Sugar free
At a glance
One serving of Beef kidneys (cooked, simmered) (3 oz, 85 g) has 134 calories, with 23 g of protein, 0 g of carbohydrates and 4 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from protein (72% of calories). It is high in protein (46% DV), riboflavin (b2) (194% DV) and niacin (21% DV). Keep an eye on cholesterol, which provides 203% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein46%
- Riboflavin (B2)194%
- Niacin21%
- Vitamin B626%
- Vitamin B12882%
- Pantothenic acid27%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Thiamine11%
- Folate (B9)18%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Cholesterol203%
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 3 oz (85 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 1 μg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.1 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0 μg | 0% |
| Thiamine | 0.1 mg | 11% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 3 mg | 194% |
| Niacin | 3 mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.3 mg | 26% |
| Folate (B9) | 71 μg | 18% |
| Vitamin B12 | 21 μg | 882% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1 mg | 27% |
| Choline | 436 mg | 79% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 16 mg | 2% |
| Iron | 5 mg | 62% |
| Potassium | 115 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 10 mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 258 mg | 37% |
| Zinc | 2 mg | 22% |
| Copper | 0.5 mg | 53% |
| Manganese | 0.2 mg | 7% |
| Selenium | 143 μg | 260% |
Full breakdown · 15 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Beta carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Lycopene | 20 μg | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 1 g | — |
| Retinol | 0 μg | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 1 μg | — |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
- Beef liver (cooked, braised)191
- Beef liver (cooked, pan-fried)175
- Beef kidneys (cooked, simmered)158
- Beef liver (raw)135
- Skylark Beef Liver133
- Beef kidneys (raw)99
Burning 134 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 25minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 16minCycling (moderate)
- 11minRunning (6 mph)
- 19minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Beef kidneys (cooked, simmered)?
One serving of Beef kidneys (cooked, simmered) (3 oz) has 134 calories, which works out to 158 calories per 100 g. That is about 6.7% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Are Beef kidneys (cooked, simmered) high in protein?
Yes. It has 23 g of protein per serving, and 72% of its calories come from protein (17 g of protein per 100 calories).
Are Beef kidneys (cooked, simmered) keto-friendly?
It can fit a ketogenic diet: 0 g of net carbs per serving, with carbs making up 0% of calories.
How much sodium is in Beef kidneys (cooked, simmered)?
80 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
How much sugar is in Beef kidneys (cooked, simmered)?
0 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
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