Calories in Beef Tongue: Per 100 g, Per Serving & Nutrition Facts
How many calories in beef tongue: per 100 g and per serving
Figures are for: Ox tongue, raw
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Serving: 150 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 187 kcal | 281 kcal |
| Energy (kilojoules) | 782 kJ | 1,174 kJ |
| Protein | 16 g | 24 g |
| Fat | 12 g | 19 g |
| incl. saturated | 5.9 g | 8.9 g |
| Total carbohydrates | 2.6 g | 3.9 g |
| incl. sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
| incl. fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Salt | 0.2 g | 0.3 g |
*Where the numbers come from
Values per 100 g come from a single record of an open food composition table: Frida 6.1, Technical University of Denmark, food ID 911, “Tongue, ox, raw” — the measured composition of this exact food, raw, as you weigh it before cooking, not an average across tables. Rounded. Carbohydrates are total carbohydrate, fiber included, as on a US Nutrition Facts label; salt is sodium × 2.5. Table licenses are on the data sources page.
187 kcal (782 kJ) per 100 g · P/F/C 16/12/2.6 g
Serving (150 g) — 281 kcal (1,174 kJ) · Nutri-Score C
Per 100 g: sugar: low saturated fat: high salt: low fiber: low
Is beef tongue healthy?
In moderation. Beef tongue sits in the middle of the scale — grade C on the open 2023 Nutri-Score algorithm: fine in a balanced diet, but not a “more is better” food.
For
- Protein: 24 g per serving — 43% of the 56 g daily reference for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult.
Against
- Saturated fat: 8.9 g per serving — 45% of the 20 g daily reference intake.
A typical serving is 150 g: 281 kcal, 24 g protein, 19 g fat and 3.9 g carbs. Other weights in the table.
A healthier swap at the same calories: chicken breast (200 g): −7.9 g saturated fat, +34 g protein.
How we judge this, and the sources
The answer comes from the food's composition, not from opinion: its Nutri-Score grade on the open 2023 algorithm, a traffic light for sugar, salt, saturated fat and fiber per 100 g, and the share of daily reference amounts in a typical serving (for salt, sugar, fiber and vegetables, those of the WHO). It rates the food's nutrient profile; it is not medical advice. Formulas, thresholds and every source are on the methodology page; last checked against the sources on November 1, 2026. The short food description was written by our language model (AI) — how we check the text.
More about this food
Beef tongue is a tender cut of offal — fattier and a little lower in protein than lean beef. It's usually simmered for a few hours and peeled before eating.
protein 35%fat 60%carbs 5%
Beef Tongue calories by weight, 50–300 g
150 g of beef tongue has 281 calories and 200 g has 374. The table gives protein, fat and carbs for each weight; for any other amount, type your own into the calculator below.
| Weight | Kcal | P / F / C, g |
|---|---|---|
| 50 g | 94 | 8.1 / 6.2 / 1.3 |
| 100 g | 187 | 16 / 12 / 2.6 |
| 150 g — typical serving | 281 | 24 / 19 / 3.9 |
| 200 g | 374 | 32 / 25 / 5.2 |
| 250 g | 468 | 41 / 31 / 6.5 |
| 300 g | 561 | 49 / 37 / 7.8 |
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Beef Tongue: calories by type and cooking method
“Calories per 100 g” depends on which kind you mean — dry or cooked, oil in the pan, what it's served with. Every row comes from the same database the diary uses.
| Per 100 g | Kcal | P / F / C, g |
|---|---|---|
| Ox tongue, raw | 187 | 16 / 12 / 2.6 |
| Pork tongue, boiled | 208 | 16 / 16 / 0 |
| Beef tongue, boiled | 231 | 24 / 15 / 0 |
How much movement is one serving?
A 150 g serving is 281 kcal — roughly 1 h 32 min of easy walking or 35 min of cycling for a 70 kg (154 lb) person. In the diary, minutes are worked out for your weight and the activities you actually do.
Healthier swaps for Beef Tongue
Why swap: beef tongue has a lot of saturated fat (5.9 g per 100 g). The swaps below fix that at the same calories.
How we pick
A swap is offered only for a real problem with the food (for grades C–E an amber traffic light counts too), from the same or a neighbouring category, in a serving matched to the same calories (±25%; drinks glass for glass) and no more than one and a half times the original weight, a full Nutri-Score grade better and with a noticeable gain per serving. We don't suggest “salad instead of pizza”.
- Chicken Breast — 200 g, 274 kcal: −7.9 g saturated fat, +34 g protein.
- Turkey — 180 g, 279 kcal: −6.7 g saturated fat, +28 g protein.
Beef Tongue vs similar foods: calories compared
| Per 100 g | Kcal | P / F / C, g |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken Drumsticks | 161 | 18 / 9.2 / 0.1 |
| Beef Liver | 165 | 20 / 8 / 4 |
| Ground Turkey | 185 | 25 / 9.5 / 0 |
| Beef Tongue | 187 | 16 / 12 / 2.6 |
| Filet Mignon | 188 | 29 / 8 / 0 |
| Chicken Wings | 191 | 18 / 13 / 0 |
| Chicken Thigh | 210 | 24 / 12 / 0 |
FAQ
How many calories are in 100 g of beef tongue?
100 g of beef tongue has 187 calories, with 16 g protein, 12 g fat and 2.6 g carbohydrates.
How many calories are in a serving of beef tongue?
A 150 g serving has 281 calories: 24 g protein, 19 g fat and 3.9 g carbs.
What are the macros of beef tongue?
Per 100 g: 16 g protein, 2.6 g carbs and 12 g fat. By calories that's about 35% protein, 5% carbs and 60% fat.
How long do you have to walk to burn a serving of beef tongue?
About 1 h 32 min of easy walking or 35 min of cycling for a 70 kg (154 lb) person — that's the 281 calories in a 150 g serving.
How much fiber is in beef tongue?
None: dietary fiber comes from plant foods and mushrooms — vegetables, fruit, grains, beans and nuts.
How do the calories in beef tongue change with the type and cooking method?
Per 100 g it ranges from 187 kcal (ox tongue, raw) to 231 kcal (beef tongue, boiled).
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