Beef tongue (cooked, simmered) nutrition facts
Per 3 oz · 85 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein16g28% of calories
- Carbs0g0% of calories
- Fat19g72% of calories
- ✓ Keto-friendly
- ✓ Low sodium
- ✓ Sugar free
At a glance
One serving of Beef tongue (cooked, simmered) (3 oz, 85 g) has 241 calories, with 16 g of protein, 0 g of carbohydrates and 19 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (72% of calories). It is high in protein (33% DV), Vitamin B12 (111% DV) and choline (24% DV). Keep an eye on saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 35% and 37% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein33%
- Vitamin B12111%
- Choline24%
- Iron28%
- Zinc32%
- Selenium20%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Riboflavin (B2)19%
- Niacin19%
- Vitamin B610%
- Pantothenic acid13%
- Phosphorus18%
- Copper14%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Saturated fat35%
- Cholesterol37%
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 | 1 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 μg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.3 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1 μg | 1% |
| Thiamine | 0 mg | 2% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.2 mg | 19% |
| Niacin | 3 mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg | 10% |
| Folate (B9) | 6 μg | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 | 3 μg | 111% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1 mg | 13% |
| Choline | 132 mg | 24% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 4 mg | 0% |
| Iron | 2 mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 156 mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 13 mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 123 mg | 18% |
| Zinc | 3 mg | 32% |
| Copper | 0.1 mg | 14% |
| Manganese | 0 mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 11 μg | 20% |
Full breakdown · 15 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0.1 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 | 0 μg | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 9 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 1 g | — |
| Retinol | 0 μg | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0.1 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0.3 μg | — |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
Similar foods
Burning 241 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 46minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 29minCycling (moderate)
- 20minRunning (6 mph)
- 34minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Beef tongue (cooked, simmered)?
One serving of Beef tongue (cooked, simmered) (3 oz) has 241 calories, which works out to 284 calories per 100 g. That is about 12% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Beef tongue (cooked, simmered) high in protein?
It provides a solid 16 g of protein per serving (33% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 28% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Beef tongue (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 tongue (cooked, simmered)?
55 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
How much sugar is in Beef tongue (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.
