Beef, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised: Nutrition Facts
Generic food Cooked Meat
Beef, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised contains 191 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 slice (68 g) provides about 130 kcal.
Roughly 63% of its calories come from protein, with 26% from fat and 11% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for beef products on FoodFactly (198 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 2,941% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 1,587% of the Daily Value for copper and 1,049% of the Daily Value for Vitamin A.
These values are for the cooked food. Raw and other preparations have their own values, 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 | 191 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 5.3 g | 7% |
| Saturated fat C | 2.9 g | 15% |
| Trans fat M | 0.37 g | |
| Cholesterol M | 396 mg | 132% |
| Sodium M | 79 mg | 3% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 5.1 g | 2% |
| Dietary fiber Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars Z | 0 g | |
| Protein M | 29.1 g | 58% |
| Vitamin A ? | 9,442 µg | 1,049% |
| Vitamin C C | 1.9 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D ? | 1.2 µg | 6% |
| Vitamin E M | 0.51 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K M | 3.3 µg | 3% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.19 mg | 16% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 3.4 mg | 263% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 17.5 mg | 110% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 7.1 mg | 142% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 1 mg | 60% |
| Folate (B9) C | 253 µg | 63% |
| Vitamin B12 M | 70.6 µg | 2,941% |
| Choline ? | 426 mg | 77% |
| Calcium M | 6 mg | 0.5% |
| Iron M | 6.5 mg | 36% |
| Magnesium M | 21 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus M | 497 mg | 40% |
| Potassium M | 352 mg | 7% |
| Zinc M | 5.3 mg | 48% |
| Copper M | 14.3 mg | 1,587% |
| Manganese M | 0.36 mg | 15% |
| Selenium M | 36.1 µg | 66% |
% 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 63%
- Carbohydrates 11%
- Fat 26%
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
- Protein29.1 gin the top quarter of beef products (median 24.2 g)
- Fat5.3 gin the lowest quarter of beef products (median 9.3 g)
- Saturated fat2.9 gbelow the median for beef products (median 3.5 g)
- Sodium79 mgin the top quarter of beef products (median 61 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal15.2 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water58.8 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 1.1 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 1.1 g |
Amino acids (19)
| Tryptophan M | 0.37 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine M | 1.2 g |
| Isoleucine M | 1.4 g |
| Leucine M | 2.7 g |
| Lysine M | 2.2 g |
| Methionine M | 0.76 g |
| Cystine M | 0.53 g |
| Phenylalanine M | 1.5 g |
| Tyrosine M | 1.1 g |
| Valine M | 1.8 g |
| Arginine M | 1.7 g |
| Histidine M | 0.88 g |
| Alanine M | 1.6 g |
| Aspartic acid M | 2.7 g |
| Glutamic acid M | 3.7 g |
| Glycine M | 1.6 g |
| Proline M | 1.3 g |
| Serine M | 1.3 g |
| Hydroxyproline M | 0.046 g |
Individual fatty acids (31)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) Z | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) Z | 0 g |
| ALA (omega-3, 18:3 n-3) M | 0.017 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) Z | 0 g |
| SFA 4:0 Z | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 Z | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 Z | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 M | 0.038 g |
| SFA 16:0 M | 0.79 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 2 g |
| SFA 20:0 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 18:1 M | 1 g |
| PUFA 18:3 Z | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:4 M | 0.4 g |
| SFA 22:0 M | 0.016 g |
| MUFA 14:1 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 M | 0.083 g |
| PUFA 18:4 Z | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 M | 0.003 g |
| MUFA 22:1 Z | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) Z | 0 g |
| SFA 15:0 M | 0.013 g |
| SFA 17:0 M | 0.071 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c M | 0.011 g |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c M | 0.66 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c M | 0.025 g |
| MUFA 17:1 M | 0.022 g |
| PUFA 20:3 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 15:1 M | 0 g |
Carotenoids (15)
| Beta-carotene M | 162 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene Z | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin Z | 0 µg |
| Retinol M | 9,428 µg |
| Carotene, alpha M | 11 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units M | 49 IU |
| Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) M | 1.2 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta M | 11 µg |
| Tocopherol, beta M | 0 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma M | 0.06 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, alpha M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, beta M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, gamma M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, delta M | 0 mg |
Other components (13)
| Water M | 58.8 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol Z | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash M | 1.7 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 801 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 31,714 IU |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) M | 0 µg |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food M | 253 µg |
| Betaine M | 5.6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veal, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised Cooked | 192 | 28.4 g | 3.8 g | 6.3 g |
| Veal, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, pan-fried Cooked | 193 | 27.4 g | 4.5 g | 6.5 g |
| Game meat, bison, ribeye, separable lean only, 1" steak, cooked, broiled Cooked | 177 | 29.5 g | 0 g | 5.7 g |
| Pork, fresh, loin, sirloin (chops), bone-in, separable lean only, cooked, broiled Cooked | 174 | 29.3 g | 0 g | 5.5 g |
| Pork, fresh, leg (ham), shank half, separable lean only, cooked, roasted Cooked | 175 | 28.7 g | 0 g | 5.8 g |
| Pork, fresh, loin, top loin (chops), boneless, separable lean only, with added solution, cooked, pan-broiled Cooked | 169 | 29 g | 0 g | 5 g |
| Pork, fresh, loin, sirloin (chops), boneless, separable lean and fat, cooked, braised Cooked | 171 | 28.4 g | 0 g | 5.5 g |
| Pork, fresh, loin, top loin (chops), boneless, separable lean only, with added solution, cooked, broiled Cooked | 170 | 29.7 g | 0 g | 5.7 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in cooked beef?
100 g of cooked beef has 191 kcal. 1 slice (68 g): about 130 kcal. 3 oz (85 g): about 162 kcal.
Is cooked beef high in protein?
Cooked beef contains 29.1 g of protein per 100 g (58% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 19.8 g in 1 slice (68 g). About 63% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other beef products, that is among the highest quarter (median 24.2 g).
How many carbs are in cooked beef?
Cooked beef has 5.1 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in cooked beef?
Cooked beef contains 5.3 g of fat per 100 g, of which 2.9 g is saturated (15% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does cooked beef contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin B12 (2,941% DV), copper (1,587% DV), Vitamin A (1,049% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (263% DV) and Pantothenic acid (B5) (142% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cooked beef?
100 g contains 79 mg of sodium, 3% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does beef have the same nutrition cooked and raw?
No. Per 100 g, beef, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised has 191 kcal, while beef, retail cuts, separable fat, raw has 674 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 168626. 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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