Barbecue meat, NFS: Nutrition Facts
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Barbecue meat, NFS contains 226 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 slice (60 g) provides about 136 kcal.
Roughly 45% of its calories come from fat, with 33% from protein and 22% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in meat mixed dishes on FoodFactly, where the median is 137 kcal per 100 g across 233 foods.
100 g provides 43% of the Daily Value for selenium, 38% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12 and 32% of the Daily Value for zinc.
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 | 226 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 11.2 g | 14% |
| Saturated fat C | 4 g | 20% |
| Cholesterol C | 65 mg | 22% |
| Sodium C | 601 mg | 26% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 12.2 g | 4% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0.3 g | 1% |
| Total sugars C | 10 g | |
| Protein C | 18.1 g | 36% |
| Vitamin A C | 6 µg | 0.7% |
| Vitamin C C | 0.2 mg | 0.2% |
| Vitamin D C | 0.6 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.36 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K C | 0.8 µg | 0.7% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.26 mg | 22% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.23 mg | 18% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 3.2 mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.28 mg | 16% |
| Folate (B9) C | 3 µg | 0.8% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.92 µg | 38% |
| Choline C | 72.7 mg | 13% |
| Calcium C | 23 mg | 2% |
| Iron C | 1.4 mg | 8% |
| Magnesium C | 19 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus C | 158 mg | 13% |
| Potassium C | 289 mg | 6% |
| Zinc C | 3.5 mg | 32% |
| Copper C | 0.1 mg | 11% |
| Selenium C | 23.9 µg | 43% |
% 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 33%
- Carbohydrates 22%
- Fat 45%
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
- Protein18.1 gin the top quarter of meat mixed dishes (median 8.2 g)
- Fiber0.3 gin the lowest quarter of meat mixed dishes (median 0.9 g)
- Sugars10 gin the top quarter of meat mixed dishes (median 1.3 g)
- Fat11.2 gin the top quarter of meat mixed dishes (median 6.8 g)
- Saturated fat4 gin the top quarter of meat mixed dishes (median 2 g)
- Sodium601 mgin the top quarter of meat mixed dishes (median 319 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal8 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water55.9 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 4.9 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 1.4 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0.001 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 1.2 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.001 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.007 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.006 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.18 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 2.4 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 1.3 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 4.6 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.061 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.059 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.28 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.068 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0.007 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.006 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 40 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 1,360 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 26 µg |
| Retinol C | 2 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 1 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 55.9 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 3 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barbecue pork, with sauce | 226 | 17.6 g | 12.2 g | 11.3 g |
| Barbecue beef, with sauce | 228 | 19.8 g | 12.2 g | 10.8 g |
| Barbecue beef sandwich, on wheat bun | 240 | 17 g | 23.3 g | 8.5 g |
| Topping from cheese pizza | 230 | 16.9 g | 7.6 g | 14.7 g |
| Topping from vegetable pizza | 247 | 15.6 g | 12.2 g | 15.6 g |
| Barbecue chicken | 167 | 19 g | 12.2 g | 4.6 g |
| Barbecue beef sandwich, on white bun | 245 | 16.5 g | 24.9 g | 8.5 g |
| Lamb or mutton loaf | 192 | 14 g | 7.4 g | 11.6 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in barbecue meat?
100 g of barbecue meat has 226 kcal. 1 slice (60 g): about 136 kcal. 1 cup (240 g): about 542 kcal.
Is barbecue meat high in protein?
Barbecue meat contains 18.1 g of protein per 100 g (36% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 10.9 g in 1 slice (60 g). About 33% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other meat mixed dishes, that is among the highest quarter (median 8.2 g).
How many carbs are in barbecue meat?
Barbecue meat has 12.2 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0.3 g of fiber and 10 g of sugars.
How much fat is in barbecue meat?
Barbecue meat contains 11.2 g of fat per 100 g, of which 4 g is saturated (20% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does barbecue meat contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are selenium (43% DV), Vitamin B12 (38% DV), zinc (32% DV), Thiamin (B1) (22% DV) and Niacin (B3) (20% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in barbecue meat?
100 g contains 601 mg of sodium, 26% 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 2706369. 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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