Beef tongue (raw) nutrition facts
Per 1 oz ยท 28 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein4.2g27% of calories
- Carbs1g6% of calories
- Fat4.6g67% of calories
- โ Keto-friendly
- โ Low sodium
At a glance
One serving of Beef tongue (raw) (1 oz, 28 g) has 64 calories, with 4.2 g of protein, 1 g of carbohydrates and 4.6 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (67% of calories). It is high in Vitamin B12 (45% DV).
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Vitamin B1245%
Good source of
10โ19% of the daily value
- Iron10%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 oz (28 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 0 ฮผg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1 mg | 1% |
| Thiamine | 0 mg | 3% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1 mg | 7% |
| Niacin | 1 mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg | 7% |
| Folate (B9) | 2 ฮผg | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1 ฮผg | 45% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.2 mg | 4% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 2 mg | 0% |
| Iron | 1 mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 89 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 5 mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 38 mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 1 mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0 mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0 mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 3 ฮผg | 5% |
Full breakdown ยท 26 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 0.2 g | โ |
| Arginine | 0.3 g | โ |
| Aspartic acid | 0.4 g | โ |
| Cystine | 0.1 g | โ |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | โ |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | โ |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | โ |
| Glutamic acid | 1 g | โ |
| Glycine | 0.3 g | โ |
| Histidine | 0.1 g | โ |
| Isoleucine | 0.2 g | โ |
| Leucine | 0.3 g | โ |
| Lysine | 0.3 g | โ |
| Methionine | 0.1 g | โ |
| Monounsaturated fats | 2 g | โ |
| Phenylalanine | 0.2 g | โ |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 0.3 g | โ |
| Proline | 0.2 g | โ |
| Retinol | 0 ฮผg | โ |
| Serine | 0.2 g | โ |
| Threonine | 0.2 g | โ |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | โ |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | โ |
| Tryptophan | 0 g | โ |
| Tyrosine | 0.1 g | โ |
| Valine | 0.2 g | โ |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
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Burning 64 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 12minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 8minCycling (moderate)
- 5minRunning (6 mph)
- 9minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Beef tongue (raw)?
One serving of Beef tongue (raw) (1 oz) has 64 calories, which works out to 224 calories per 100 g. That is about 3.2% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Beef tongue (raw) high in protein?
Not especially. It has 4.2 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 27% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Beef tongue (raw) keto-friendly?
It can fit a ketogenic diet: 1 g of net carbs per serving, with carbs making up 6% of calories.
How much sodium is in Beef tongue (raw)?
20 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
