Beef tongue (cooked, boiled, New Zealand, imported) nutrition facts
Per 3 oz ยท 85 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein16g27% of calories
- Carbs3.1g5% of calories
- Fat17g68% of calories
- โ Keto-friendly
- โ Low sodium
- โ Sugar free
At a glance
One serving of Beef tongue (cooked, boiled, New Zealand, imported) (3 oz, 85 g) has 230 calories, with 16 g of protein, 3.1 g of carbohydrates and 17 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (68% of calories). It is high in protein (31% DV), Vitamin B12 (140% DV) and iron (27% DV). Keep an eye on saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 30% and 30% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein31%
- Vitamin B12140%
- Iron27%
- Zinc32%
Good source of
10โ19% of the daily value
- Riboflavin (B2)15%
- Niacin14%
- Phosphorus19%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Saturated fat30%
- Cholesterol30%
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 3 oz (85 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 10 ฮผg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 ฮผg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 1 mg | 5% |
| Thiamine | 0.1 mg | 4% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.2 mg | 15% |
| Niacin | 2 mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 3 ฮผg | 140% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 4 mg | 0% |
| Iron | 2 mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 161 mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 14 mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 133 mg | 19% |
| Zinc | 4 mg | 32% |
Full breakdown ยท 2 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Monounsaturated fats | 6 g | โ |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 1 g | โ |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
- Beef tongue (cooked, simmered)284
- Beef tongue (cooked, boiled, New Zealand, imported)271
- Freshdirect Tongue250
- Beef tongue (raw, New Zealand, imported)243
- Beef tongue (raw)224
- Waitrose Ox Tongue206
Burning 230 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 44minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 28minCycling (moderate)
- 19minRunning (6 mph)
- 32minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Beef tongue (cooked, boiled, New Zealand, imported)?
One serving of Beef tongue (cooked, boiled, New Zealand, imported) (3 oz) has 230 calories, which works out to 271 calories per 100 g. That is about 12% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Beef tongue (cooked, boiled, New Zealand, imported) high in protein?
It provides a solid 16 g of protein per serving (31% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 27% 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, boiled, New Zealand, imported) keto-friendly?
It can fit a ketogenic diet: 3 g of net carbs per serving, with carbs making up 5% of calories.
How much sodium is in Beef tongue (cooked, boiled, New Zealand, imported)?
48 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
How much sugar is in Beef tongue (cooked, boiled, New Zealand, imported)?
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.
