Calories in Beef, variety meats and by-products, suet, raw
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Beef, variety meats and by-products, suet, raw contains 854 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 oz (28.4 g) provides about 242 kcal.
Roughly 99% of its calories come from fat, with 0.7% from protein and 0% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more 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 11% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12 and 10% of the Daily Value for Vitamin E.
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.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories ? | 854 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 94 g | 121% |
| Saturated fat ? | 52.3 g | 262% |
| Cholesterol ? | 68 mg | 23% |
| Sodium ? | 7 mg | 0.3% |
| Total carbohydrates Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars Z | 0 g | |
| Protein ? | 1.5 g | 3% |
| Vitamin A C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 1.5 mg | 10% |
| Vitamin K I | 3.6 µg | 3% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.007 mg | 0.6% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.013 mg | 1% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 0.26 mg | 2% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) I | 0.058 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.03 mg | 2% |
| Folate (B9) C | 1 µg | 0.3% |
| Vitamin B12 ? | 0.27 µg | 11% |
| Choline I | 5.6 mg | 1% |
| Calcium ? | 2 mg | 0.2% |
| Iron ? | 0.17 mg | 0.9% |
| Magnesium ? | 1 mg | 0.2% |
| Phosphorus ? | 15 mg | 1% |
| Potassium ? | 16 mg | 0.3% |
| Zinc ? | 0.22 mg | 2% |
| Copper ? | 0.007 mg | 0.8% |
| Manganese ? | 0.001 mg | 0% |
| Selenium I | 0.2 µg | 0.4% |
% 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 0.7%
- Fat 99%
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
- Protein1.5 gin the lowest quarter of beef products (median 24.2 g)
- Fat94 gin the top quarter of beef products (median 9.3 g)
- Saturated fat52.3 gin the top quarter of beef products (median 3.5 g)
- Sodium7 mgin the lowest quarter of beef products (median 61 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal0.18 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water4 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 31.5 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 3.2 g |
Amino acids (19)
| Tryptophan C | 0.01 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine C | 0.06 g |
| Isoleucine C | 0.068 g |
| Leucine C | 0.12 g |
| Lysine C | 0.13 g |
| Methionine C | 0.039 g |
| Cystine C | 0.019 g |
| Phenylalanine C | 0.059 g |
| Tyrosine C | 0.048 g |
| Valine C | 0.074 g |
| Arginine C | 0.097 g |
| Histidine C | 0.048 g |
| Alanine C | 0.091 g |
| Aspartic acid C | 0.14 g |
| Glutamic acid C | 0.23 g |
| Glycine C | 0.091 g |
| Proline C | 0.072 g |
| Serine C | 0.059 g |
| Hydroxyproline I | 0.016 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) ? | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) ? | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 2.2 g |
| SFA 4:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 ? | 0.07 g |
| SFA 14:0 ? | 2.8 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 22.6 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 24.7 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 28.9 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.86 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 2.2 g |
| PUFA 18:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) ? | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene Z | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene Z | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin Z | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha Z | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta Z | 0 µg |
Sterols (1)
| Phytosterols ? | 0 mg |
|---|
Other components (13)
| Water ? | 4 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol ? | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash ? | 0.1 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy ? | 3,573 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 0 IU |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) Z | 0 µg |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 1 µg |
| Betaine I | 0.3 mg |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, leaf fat, raw Raw | 857 | 1.8 g | 0 g | 94.2 g |
| Pork, fresh, backfat, raw Raw | 812 | 2.9 g | 0 g | 88.7 g |
| Pork, bacon, rendered fat, cooked Cooked | 898 | 0.07 g | 0 g | 99.5 g |
| Pork, cured, salt pork, raw Raw | 748 | 5.1 g | 0 g | 80.5 g |
| Lamb, New Zealand, imported, subcutaneous fat, raw Raw | 703 | 3.9 g | 0.55 g | 76.2 g |
| Lamb, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, raw Raw | 665 | 6.7 g | 0 g | 70.6 g |
| Lamb, New Zealand, imported, subcutaneous fat, cooked Cooked | 674 | 5.2 g | 0.62 g | 72.3 g |
| Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, jowl, raw Raw | 655 | 6.4 g | 0 g | 69.6 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 854 kcal. 1 oz (28.4 g): about 242 kcal. 4 oz (113 g): about 965 kcal.
How much protein is in raw beef?
Raw beef contains 1.5 g of protein per 100 g (3% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.43 g in 1 oz (28.4 g). About 0.7% 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 0 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 94 g of fat per 100 g, of which 52.3 g is saturated (262% 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 (11% DV) and Vitamin E (10% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw beef?
100 g contains 7 mg of sodium, 0.3% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does beef have the same nutrition raw and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, beef, variety meats and by-products, suet, raw has 854 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 170193. 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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