Beef, variety meats and by-products, tongue, raw Nutrition Facts
Summary: 224 calories per 100 g serving. Net carbs: 3.7 g (total carbs 3.7 g – fiber 0 g) – keto friendly. Contains 14.9 g protein and 16.1 g fat.
Beef tongue, raw, is a rich, savory cut with a tender texture when cooked properly. It offers a hearty flavor and a unique place in traditional cuisines.
Per serving, it has 224 calories, 16.1g fat, 3.7g carbs, and 14.9g protein. It also contains 0g fiber and 0g sugar, so it isn’t sweet or especially filling from fiber.
Because it’s protein-rich and fairly fatty, beef tongue can be satisfying in small portions. It works well in braises, tacos, and sandwiches for a deeply meaty taste.
Beef, variety meats and by-products, tongue, raw
Serving size: 100 g
Calories224kcal
Net Carbs3.7g
Protein14.9g
Fat16.1g
Where do the calories come from?
Protein 27%
Carbs 7%
Fat 66%
What is this food made of?
Water 65%
Protein 15%
Carbs 4%
Fat 16%
Blood Sugar Index0Low
Inflammation Score2Low
PRAL Score7.3Acidic
Amino Acid Score60%Incomplete
Detailed Nutrition Facts
Macronutrients
| Calories (kcal) | 224 | 11% | |
| Fat | 16.1 g | 25% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.9 g | 5% | |
| Trans Fat | 0 g | — | |
| Cholesterol | 87 mg | 29% | |
| Sodium | |||
| 69 mg | 3% | ||
| Total Carbohydrate | 3.7 g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | |||
| 0 g | 0% | ||
| Total Sugars | 0 g | — | |
| Protein | 14.9 g | 30% |
Vitamins
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 3.1 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B-12 | 3.8 mcg | — |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.3 mcg | — |
Source: USDA FoodData Central