Beef Tongue, Raw, Nutrition Facts
Beef tongue is a less commonly consumed cut of meat that is known for its tender texture and rich flavor. Here are the nutrition facts for 100 grams of raw beef tongue:
- Calories: 224
- Total Fat: 16.1 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Cholesterol: 87 milligrams
- Sodium: 69 milligrams
- Total Carbohydrates: 3.68 grams
- Protein: 14.9 grams
Beef tongue is a good source of protein and also contains a moderate amount of fat. It is a good source of several vitamins and minerals, including vitamin B12, iron, and zinc. However, it is also relatively high in calories and saturated fat, so it should be consumed in moderation as part of a balanced diet. Additionally, it is important to cook beef tongue thoroughly before consuming to reduce the risk of foodborne illness.
| Name | Amount | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Water | 64.5 | g |
| Energy | 224 | kcal |
| Energy | 937 | kJ |
| Protein | 14.9 | g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 16.1 | g |
| Ash | 0.8 | g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 3.68 | g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 | g |
| Calcium, Ca | 6 | mg |
| Iron, Fe | 2.95 | mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 16 | mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 133 | mg |
| Potassium, K | 315 | mg |
| Sodium, Na | 69 | mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 2.87 | mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.17 | mg |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.026 | mg |
| Selenium, Se | 9.4 | µg |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 3.1 | mg |
| Thiamin | 0.125 | mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.34 | mg |
| Niacin | 4.24 | mg |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.653 | mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.31 | mg |
| Folate, total | 7 | µg |
| Folic acid | 0 | µg |
| Folate, food | 7 | µg |
| Folate, DFE | 7 | µg |
| Vitamin B-12 | 3.79 | µg |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 0 | µg |
| Retinol | 0 | µg |
| Vitamin A, IU | 0 | IU |
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 7 | g |
| SFA 4:0 | 0 | g |
| SFA 6:0 | 0 | g |
| SFA 8:0 | 0 | g |
| SFA 10:0 | 0.02 | g |
| SFA 12:0 | 0.09 | g |
| SFA 14:0 | 0.57 | g |
| SFA 16:0 | 4.22 | g |
| SFA 18:0 | 2.1 | g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 7.24 | g |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.55 | g |
| MUFA 18:1 | 6.55 | g |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.14 | g |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0 | g |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.9 | g |
| PUFA 18:2 | 0.58 | g |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0 | g |
| PUFA 18:4 | 0 | g |
| PUFA 20:4 | 0.31 | g |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) | 0 | g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) | 0 | g |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | 0 | g |
| Cholesterol | 87 | mg |
| Tryptophan | 0.114 | g |
| Threonine | 0.648 | g |
| Isoleucine | 0.641 | g |
| Leucine | 1.11 | g |
| Lysine | 1.15 | g |
| Methionine | 0.315 | g |
| Cystine | 0.195 | g |
| Phenylalanine | 0.615 | g |
| Tyrosine | 0.482 | g |
| Valine | 0.713 | g |
| Arginine | 0.949 | g |
| Histidine | 0.386 | g |
| Alanine | 0.858 | g |
| Aspartic acid | 1.36 | g |
| Glutamic acid | 2.05 | g |
| Glycine | 0.894 | g |
| Proline | 0.696 | g |
| Serine | 0.601 | g |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 | g |
The nutrition facts are provided by the United States Department of Agriculture for Beef Tongue (100 g). www.usda.gov
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