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Beef tongue calories

Beef tongue, cooked, simmered
241kcal
1 3 oz portion · 85 g, cooked, simmered
28%protein
16.4 gProtein
0 gCarbs
19 gFat
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Nutrition facts
Cooked, simmered · per 85 g
Calories241 kcal
Protein16.4 g
Carbohydrate0 g
Fat19 g
Saturated fat6.9 g
Cholesterol112 mg
Sodium55 mg
Potassium156 mg
Iron2.2 mg

Source: USDA FoodData Central

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Beef tongue FAQs
How many calories are in beef tongue?

A 3 oz portion of simmered beef tongue is 241 calories. Per 100 g it is 284 calories.

Is beef tongue good for weight loss?

It is one of the fattier beef cuts at 284 calories per 100 g, of which 22.3 g is fat. A 3 oz portion is 241 calories, against 140 for the same weight of beef heart.

Beef tongue vs beef heart: which has fewer calories?

Beef heart has 165 calories per 100 g and beef tongue 284, so a 3 oz portion is 140 calories against 241.

How much protein is in beef tongue?

Simmered beef tongue has 19.3 g of protein per 100 g, or 16.4 g in a 3 oz portion. That same portion also carries 19.0 g of fat.