Beef, New Zealand, imported, variety meats and by-products, liver, raw: Nutrition Facts
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Beef, New Zealand, imported, variety meats and by-products, liver, raw contains 133 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 4 oz (113 g) provides about 150 kcal.
Roughly 62% of its calories come from protein, with 27% from fat and 11% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in beef products on FoodFactly, where the median is 198 kcal per 100 g across 961 foods.
100 g provides 3,521% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 3,147% of the Daily Value for Vitamin A and 589% of the Daily Value for copper.
These values are for the raw food. Cooking changes the water content and some nutrients, so cooked versions are listed separately below.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 133 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 4.1 g | 5% |
| Saturated fat C | 1.2 g | 6% |
| Trans fat C | 0.077 g | |
| Cholesterol M | 254 mg | 85% |
| Sodium M | 53 mg | 2% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 3.6 g | 1% |
| Dietary fiber Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars Z | 0 g | |
| Protein M | 20.5 g | 41% |
| Vitamin A ? | 28,319 µg | 3,147% |
| Vitamin C Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D ? | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E M | 1.8 mg | 12% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.37 mg | 31% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 2.3 mg | 181% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 15.4 mg | 96% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 10.3 mg | 206% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.43 mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B12 M | 84.5 µg | 3,521% |
| Calcium M | 4 mg | 0.3% |
| Iron M | 8.4 mg | 47% |
| Magnesium M | 19 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus M | 362 mg | 29% |
| Potassium M | 327 mg | 7% |
| Zinc M | 3 mg | 27% |
| Copper M | 5.3 mg | 589% |
| Manganese M | 0.3 mg | 13% |
| Selenium M | 16.5 µg | 30% |
% 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 62%
- Carbohydrates 11%
- Fat 27%
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
- Protein20.5 gin the lowest quarter of beef products (median 24.2 g)
- Fat4.1 gin the lowest quarter of beef products (median 9.3 g)
- Saturated fat1.2 gin the lowest quarter of beef products (median 3.5 g)
- Sodium53 mgin the lowest quarter of beef products (median 61 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal15.4 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water70.4 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 0.46 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.88 g |
Amino acids (16)
| Tryptophan M | 0.22 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine M | 0.74 g |
| Isoleucine M | 0.85 g |
| Leucine M | 1.5 g |
| Lysine M | 1.6 g |
| Methionine M | 0.67 g |
| Phenylalanine M | 0.8 g |
| Tyrosine M | 0.69 g |
| Valine M | 0.91 g |
| Arginine M | 1.3 g |
| Histidine M | 0.74 g |
| Alanine M | 1.1 g |
| Glutamic acid M | 2.9 g |
| Glycine M | 1.1 g |
| Proline M | 0.66 g |
| Serine M | 0.72 g |
Individual fatty acids (44)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) M | 0.11 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) M | 0.039 g |
| ALA (omega-3, 18:3 n-3) M | 0.053 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0.16 g |
| SFA 4:0 Z | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 Z | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 M | 0.017 g |
| SFA 16:0 M | 0.34 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 0.77 g |
| SFA 20:0 M | 0.003 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 0.41 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.062 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0.19 g |
| SFA 22:0 M | 0.008 g |
| MUFA 14:1 M | 0.003 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.047 g |
| PUFA 18:4 Z | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 M | 0.003 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) M | 0.14 g |
| SFA 17:0 M | 0.044 g |
| SFA 24:0 M | 0.009 g |
| TFA 16:1 t M | 0.015 g |
| TFA 18:1 t M | 0.061 g |
| TFA 18:2 t,t M | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:2 CLAs M | 0.018 g |
| MUFA 24:1 c M | 0.002 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c M | 0.007 g |
| MUFA 16:1 c M | 0.032 g |
| MUFA 18:1 c M | 0.35 g |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c M | 0.14 g |
| MUFA 22:1 c M | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c M | 0.01 g |
| MUFA 17:1 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 ? | 0.1 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic C | 0.077 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic C | 0 g |
| MUFA 15:1 M | 0.003 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-3 M | 0.003 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-6 M | 0.098 g |
| PUFA 20:4 n-6 M | 0.19 g |
Carotenoids (8)
| Beta-carotene Z | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene Z | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin Z | 0 µg |
| Retinol M | 28,319 µg |
| Carotene, alpha Z | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units M | 1 IU |
| Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) M | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta Z | 0 µg |
Other components (9)
| Water M | 70.4 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol Z | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash M | 1.5 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 556 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 94,398 IU |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 0 µg |
Other forms of Beef
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veal, variety meats and by-products, liver, raw Raw | 140 | 19.9 g | 2.9 g | 4.9 g |
| Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, liver, raw Raw | 134 | 21.4 g | 2.5 g | 3.7 g |
| Lamb, New Zealand, imported, liver, raw Raw | 136 | 20.7 g | 2.2 g | 4.9 g |
| Lamb, variety meats and by-products, liver, raw Raw | 139 | 20.4 g | 1.8 g | 5 g |
| Veal, Australian, rib, rib roast, separable lean only, raw Raw | 134 | 21.7 g | 1.4 g | 4.6 g |
| Pork, fresh, loin, blade (chops or roasts), boneless, separable lean only, raw Raw | 123 | 21.4 g | 0.82 g | 3.8 g |
| Lamb, New Zealand, imported, hind-shank, separable lean only, raw Raw | 115 | 20.4 g | 0.73 g | 3.4 g |
| Lamb, leg, shank half, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, raw Raw | 125 | 20.5 g | 0 g | 4.2 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in raw beef?
100 g of raw beef has 133 kcal. 4 oz (113 g): about 150 kcal.
Is raw beef high in protein?
Raw beef contains 20.5 g of protein per 100 g (41% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 23.2 g in 4 oz (113 g). About 62% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other beef products, that is in the lowest quarter (median 24.2 g).
How many carbs are in raw beef?
Raw beef has 3.6 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in raw beef?
Raw beef contains 4.1 g of fat per 100 g, of which 1.2 g is saturated (6% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does raw beef contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin B12 (3,521% DV), Vitamin A (3,147% DV), copper (589% DV), Pantothenic acid (B5) (206% DV) and Riboflavin (B2) (181% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw beef?
100 g contains 53 mg of sodium, 2% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does beef have the same nutrition raw and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, beef, New Zealand, imported, variety meats and by-products, liver, raw has 133 kcal, while beef, retail cuts, separable fat, cooked has 680 kcal. Cooking changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 174729. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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