Calories in Tongue
Generic food Meat
Tongue contains 282 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 oz yields (20 g) provides about 56 kcal.
Roughly 72% of its calories come from fat, with 28% from protein and 0% 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 129% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 37% of the Daily Value for zinc and 28% of the Daily Value for choline.
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 | 282 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 22.1 g | 28% |
| Saturated fat C | 8.1 g | 40% |
| Cholesterol C | 131 mg | 44% |
| Sodium C | 372 mg | 16% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars C | 0 g | |
| Protein C | 19.1 g | 38% |
| Vitamin A C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C C | 1.3 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D C | 0.4 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.3 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K C | 1.2 µg | 1% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.022 mg | 2% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.29 mg | 22% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 3.5 mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.15 mg | 9% |
| Folate (B9) C | 7 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 3.1 µg | 129% |
| Choline C | 154 mg | 28% |
| Calcium C | 5 mg | 0.4% |
| Iron C | 2.6 mg | 14% |
| Magnesium C | 15 mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus C | 144 mg | 12% |
| Potassium C | 183 mg | 4% |
| Zinc C | 4.1 mg | 37% |
| Copper C | 0.15 mg | 16% |
| Selenium C | 13.1 µg | 24% |
% 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 28%
- Fat 72%
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
- Protein19.1 gbelow the median for liver and organ meats (median 21 g)
- Fat22.1 gin the top quarter of liver and organ meats (median 8.7 g)
- Saturated fat8.1 gin the top quarter of liver and organ meats (median 2.5 g)
- Sodium372 mgbelow the median for liver and organ meats (median 386 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal6.8 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water57.4 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 10 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.74 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 | 0.52 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 | 0.024 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.73 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 4.6 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 2.3 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 8.8 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.09 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.058 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.92 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.075 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 | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 57.4 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pork sausage, reduced fat | 267 | 20.9 g | 0.15 g | 20.3 g |
| Pork, cured, shoulder, blade roll, separable lean and fat, unheated | 269 | 16.5 g | 0 g | 22 g |
| Ham, minced | 263 | 16.3 g | 1.8 g | 20.7 g |
| Venison sausage | 312 | 20.2 g | 0 g | 25.1 g |
| Beef, corned | 251 | 18.2 g | 0.47 g | 19 g |
| Sausage, Polish, beef with chicken, hot | 259 | 17.6 g | 3.6 g | 19.4 g |
| Tongue pot roast, Puerto Rican style | 317 | 21 g | 0.32 g | 25 g |
| Turkey or chicken and pork sausage | 307 | 22.7 g | 0.7 g | 23 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in tongue?
100 g of tongue has 282 kcal. 1 oz yields (20 g): about 56 kcal.
Is tongue high in protein?
Tongue contains 19.1 g of protein per 100 g (38% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 3.8 g in 1 oz yields (20 g). About 28% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other liver and organ meats, that is below the median (median 21 g).
How many carbs are in tongue?
Tongue has 0 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in tongue?
Tongue contains 22.1 g of fat per 100 g, of which 8.1 g is saturated (40% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does tongue contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin B12 (129% DV), zinc (37% DV), choline (28% DV), selenium (24% DV) and Riboflavin (B2) (22% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in tongue?
100 g contains 372 mg of sodium, 16% 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 2706160. 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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