Nyre: Nutrition Facts
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Nyre contains 157 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 oz udbytte (20 g) provides about 31 kcal.
Roughly 72 % of its calories come from protein, with 28 % from fat and 0 % from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for kød af lever og organer on FoodFactly (174 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 1.029 % of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 304 % of the Daily Value for selen and 227 % of the Daily Value for Riboflavin (B2).
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 157 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 4,6 g | 6 % |
| Saturated fat C | 1,4 g | 7 % |
| Cholesterol C | 710 mg | 237 % |
| Sodium C | 400 mg | 17 % |
| Total carbohydrates C | 0 g | 0 % |
| Dietary fiber C | 0 g | 0 % |
| Total sugars C | 0 g | |
| Protein C | 27 g | 54 % |
| Vitamin A C | 0 µg | 0 % |
| Vitamin C C | 0 mg | 0 % |
| Vitamin D C | 1,1 µg | 6 % |
| Vitamin E C | 0,08 mg | 0,5 % |
| Vitamin K C | 0 µg | 0 % |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0,16 mg | 13 % |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 3 mg | 227 % |
| Niacin (B3) C | 3,9 mg | 24 % |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0,39 mg | 23 % |
| Folat (B9) C | 82 µg | 21 % |
| Vitamin B12 C | 24,7 µg | 1.029 % |
| Cholin C | 509 mg | 93 % |
| Calcium C | 19 mg | 1 % |
| Jern C | 5,8 mg | 32 % |
| Magnesium C | 12 mg | 3 % |
| Phosphor C | 302 mg | 24 % |
| Kalium C | 134 mg | 3 % |
| Zink C | 2,8 mg | 26 % |
| Kobber C | 0,56 mg | 62 % |
| Selen C | 167 µg | 304 % |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 72 %
- Fat 28 %
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein27 gin the top quarter of kød af lever og organer (median 21 g)
- Fat4,6 gin the lowest quarter of kød af lever og organer (median 8,7 g)
- Saturated fat1,4 gbelow the median for kød af lever og organer (median 2,5 g)
- Sodium400 mgabove the median for kød af lever og organer (median 386 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal17,2 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water66,4 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Engangsmættet fedt C | 0,95 g |
|---|---|
| Polyumættet fedt C | 1,1 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20: 5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22: 6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linolsyre (omega- 6, 18: 2) C | 0,62 g |
| SFA 4: 0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6: 0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8: 0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10: 0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 12: 0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 14: 0 C | 0,02 g |
| SFA 16: 0 C | 0,64 g |
| SFA 18: 0 C | 0,61 g |
| MUFA 18: 1 C | 0,86 g |
| PUFA 18: 3 C | 0,022 g |
| PUFA 20: 4 C | 0,44 g |
| MUFA 16: 1 C | 0,068 g |
| PUFA 18: 4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20: 1 C | 0,023 g |
| MUFA 22: 1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22: 5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Betacaroten C | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopen C | 23 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Caroten, alfa C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Vand C | 66,4 g |
|---|---|
| Alkohol C | 0 g |
| Koffein C | 0 mg |
| Theobromin C | 0 mg |
| Folinsyre C | 0 µg |
| Folat, mad C | 82 µg |
| Vitamin E, tilsat C | 0 mg |
| B12-vitamin, tilsat C | 0 µg |
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knoldselleri | 159 | 28,1 g | 0 g | 4,3 g |
| ArmadilloCity in Germany | 159 | 28,1 g | 0 g | 4,3 g |
| Vildtlevende svin | 159 | 28,1 g | 0 g | 4,3 g |
| Hjerte | 164 | 28,2 g | 0,15 g | 4,7 g |
| VenisonCity in Germany, NFS | 167 | 28,1 g | 0 g | 5,3 g |
| Geder | 142 | 26,9 g | 0 g | 3 g |
| Svinekød, chop, lean kun spist | 171 | 28 g | 0 g | 5,9 g |
| Kalv, chop | 158 | 29,5 g | 0,07 g | 4,4 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in nyre?
100 g of nyre has 157 kcal. 1 oz udbytte (20 g): about 31 kcal. 1 kop (140 g): about 220 kcal. 1 nyre (230 g): about 361 kcal.
Is nyre high in protein?
Nyre contains 27 g of protein per 100 g (54 % of the 50 g Daily Value), or 5,4 g in 1 oz udbytte (20 g). About 72 % of its calories come from protein. Compared with other kød af lever og organer, that is among the highest quarter (median 21 g).
How many carbs are in nyre?
Nyre has 0 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in nyre?
Nyre contains 4,6 g of fat per 100 g, of which 1,4 g is saturated (7 % of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does nyre contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin B12 (1.029 % DV), selen (304 % DV), Riboflavin (B2) (227 % DV), cholin (93 % DV) and kobber (62 % DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in nyre?
100 g contains 400 mg of sodium, 17 % of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated 31. oktober 2024. FoodFactly last checked it on 6. november 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record 2706157. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated 31. oktober 2024. Imported 6. november 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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