Calories in Liver, paste or pate
Generic food Meat
Liver, paste or pate contains 201 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (210 g) provides about 422 kcal.
Roughly 60% of its calories come from fat, with 27% from protein and 13% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in liver and organ meats on FoodFactly, where the median is 174 kcal per 100 g across 13 foods.
100 g provides 336% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 108% of the Daily Value for Riboflavin (B2) and 84% of the Daily Value for selenium.
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 | 201 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 13.1 g | 17% |
| Saturated fat C | 4 g | 20% |
| Cholesterol C | 391 mg | 130% |
| Sodium C | 386 mg | 17% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 6.6 g | 2% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars C | 0 g | |
| Protein C | 13.4 g | 27% |
| Vitamin A C | 217 µg | 24% |
| Vitamin C C | 10 mg | 11% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.98 mg | 7% |
| Vitamin K C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.052 mg | 4% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 1.4 mg | 108% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 7.5 mg | 47% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.26 mg | 15% |
| Folate (B9) C | 321 µg | 80% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 8.1 µg | 336% |
| Choline C | 229 mg | 42% |
| Calcium C | 10 mg | 0.8% |
| Iron C | 9.2 mg | 51% |
| Magnesium C | 13 mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus C | 175 mg | 14% |
| Potassium C | 95 mg | 2% |
| Zinc C | 2.1 mg | 19% |
| Copper C | 0.18 mg | 20% |
| Selenium C | 46.1 µg | 84% |
% 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 27%
- Carbohydrates 13%
- Fat 60%
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
- Protein13.4 gin the lowest quarter of liver and organ meats (median 21 g)
- Fat13.1 gabove the median for liver and organ meats (median 8.7 g)
- Saturated fat4 gabove the median for liver and organ meats (median 2.5 g)
- Protein per 100 kcal6.7 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water65.6 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 5.3 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 2.5 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 |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 2.2 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 | 0.09 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 2.8 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 1 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 4.5 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.1 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.1 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.62 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 217 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 65.6 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 321 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Liver
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liver, beef | 174 | 26.3 g | 5.1 g | 4.6 g |
| Liver, chicken | 189 | 20 g | 6.5 g | 8.7 g |
| Liver, beef or calves, and onions | 129 | 16.7 g | 7 g | 3.6 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poultry salad sandwich spread | 200 | 11.6 g | 7.4 g | 13.5 g |
| Chicken salad spread | 200 | 11.6 g | 7.4 g | 13.5 g |
| Bologna, beef, low fat | 204 | 11.8 g | 5.2 g | 14.8 g |
| Bologna, reduced fat | 204 | 11.8 g | 5.2 g | 14.8 g |
| Hot dog, reduced fat | 216 | 13.8 g | 5.1 g | 15.7 g |
| Pork, cured, ham -- water added, rump, bone-in, separable lean and fat, unheated | 172 | 14 g | 0.8 g | 12.5 g |
| Bologna, pork and turkey, lite | 211 | 13.1 g | 3.5 g | 16.1 g |
| Macaroni and cheese loaf, chicken, pork and beef | 228 | 11.8 g | 11.6 g | 15 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in liver?
100 g of liver has 201 kcal. 1 cup (210 g): about 422 kcal.
Is liver high in protein?
Liver contains 13.4 g of protein per 100 g (27% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 28.1 g in 1 cup (210 g). About 27% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other liver and organ meats, that is in the lowest quarter (median 21 g).
How many carbs are in liver?
Liver has 6.6 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in liver?
Liver contains 13.1 g of fat per 100 g, of which 4 g is saturated (20% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does liver contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin B12 (336% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (108% DV), selenium (84% DV), Folate (B9) (80% DV) and iron (51% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in liver?
100 g contains 386 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 October 31, 2024. 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: FNDDS (Survey), record 2706155. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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