Liver, beef or calves, and onions: Nutrition Facts
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Liver, beef or calves, and onions contains 129 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 slice with onions (143 g) provides about 184 kcal.
Roughly 53% of its calories come from protein, with 25% from fat and 22% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for meat mixed dishes on FoodFactly (137 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 2,113% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 991% of the Daily Value for copper and 526% of the Daily Value for Vitamin A.
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 | 129 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 3.6 g | 5% |
| Saturated fat C | 1.7 g | 8% |
| Cholesterol C | 232 mg | 77% |
| Sodium C | 276 mg | 12% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 7 g | 3% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0.5 g | 2% |
| Total sugars C | 1.8 g | |
| Protein C | 16.7 g | 33% |
| Vitamin A C | 4,730 µg | 526% |
| Vitamin C C | 2.4 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D C | 0.8 µg | 4% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.36 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K C | 3.3 µg | 3% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.12 mg | 10% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 2.1 mg | 162% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 10.7 mg | 67% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.68 mg | 40% |
| Folate (B9) C | 164 µg | 41% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 50.7 µg | 2,113% |
| Choline C | 258 mg | 47% |
| Calcium C | 12 mg | 0.9% |
| Iron C | 3.9 mg | 21% |
| Magnesium C | 18 mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus C | 309 mg | 25% |
| Potassium C | 277 mg | 6% |
| Zinc C | 3.3 mg | 30% |
| Copper C | 8.9 mg | 991% |
| Selenium C | 20.2 µg | 37% |
% 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 53%
- Carbohydrates 22%
- Fat 25%
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
- Protein16.7 gin the top quarter of meat mixed dishes (median 8.2 g)
- Fiber0.5 gin the lowest quarter of meat mixed dishes (median 0.9 g)
- Sugars1.8 gin the top quarter of meat mixed dishes (median 1.3 g)
- Fat3.6 gin the lowest quarter of meat mixed dishes (median 6.8 g)
- Saturated fat1.7 gbelow the median for meat mixed dishes (median 2 g)
- Sodium276 mgin the lowest quarter of meat mixed dishes (median 319 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal12.9 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water71 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 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.85 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 | 0.21 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 | 0.023 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0.52 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 1.1 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 0.94 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.041 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.19 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.053 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.006 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 116 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 2 µg |
| Retinol C | 4,720 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 7 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 13 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 71 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 164 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, paste or pate | 201 | 13.4 g | 6.6 g | 13.1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fish with cream or white sauce, not tuna or lobster | 116 | 17 g | 2.8 g | 3.6 g |
| Swiss steak | 115 | 15.5 g | 3.7 g | 4.4 g |
| Beef shish kabob with vegetables, excluding potatoes | 122 | 14.8 g | 5.1 g | 4.9 g |
| Chicken or turkey with dumplings | 144 | 15.7 g | 8 g | 5.6 g |
| Flounder with crab stuffing | 136 | 15.1 g | 5.7 g | 5.5 g |
| Meat loaf made with chicken or turkey, with tomato-based sauce | 145 | 15.5 g | 7.3 g | 6.2 g |
| Shrimp creole, no rice | 124 | 14.3 g | 4.5 g | 5.2 g |
| Pork shish kabob with vegetables, excluding potatoes | 124 | 13.9 g | 5.1 g | 5.2 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 129 kcal. 1 slice with onions (143 g): about 184 kcal. 1 cubic inch, cooked (22 g): about 28 kcal. 1 cup (202 g): about 261 kcal.
Is liver high in protein?
Liver contains 16.7 g of protein per 100 g (33% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 23.9 g in 1 slice with onions (143 g). About 53% 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 liver?
Liver has 7 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0.5 g of fiber and 1.8 g of sugars.
How much fat is in liver?
Liver contains 3.6 g of fat per 100 g, of which 1.7 g is saturated (8% 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 (2,113% DV), copper (991% DV), Vitamin A (526% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (162% DV) and Niacin (B3) (67% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in liver?
100 g contains 276 mg of sodium, 12% 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 2706876. 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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