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Veal tongue calories and nutrition facts
100 grams of veal tongue contains 131 calories, with 17.2 g of protein, 1.9 g of carbohydrate and 5.5 g of fat. Most of its calories come from protein.
Where the calories come from
Protein 55% Carbs 6% Fat 39%
How veal tongue compares
Per 100 g, against the closest meat & poultry in this database.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veal tongue | 131 kcal | 17.2 g | 1.9 g | 5.5 g |
| Roasting chicken giblets, raw | 127 kcal | 18.1 g | 1.1 g | 5 g |
| Turkey liver, raw | 128 kcal | 18.3 g | 0 g | 5.5 g |
| Hormel Canadian style bacon | 122 kcal | 16.9 g | 1.9 g | 4.9 g |
| Duck meat only, raw | 135 kcal | 18.3 g | 0.9 g | 6 g |
Nutrition facts for veal tongue
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Calories | 131 kcal |
| Protein | 17.2 g |
| Carbohydrate | 1.9 g |
| Fat | 5.5 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 2.4 g |
| Salt | 0.2 g |
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Vitamins and minerals in veal tongue
Per 100 g, highest share of the Daily Value first. %DV = the adult Daily Value (FDA reference). USDA reference data — not medical advice.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | %DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin B12 | 6.1 µg | 254% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.41 mg | 32% |
| Zinc | 2.6 mg | 24% |
| Copper | 0.2 mg | 22% |
| Iron | 2.7 mg | 15% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.17 mg | 14% |
| Niacin (B3) | 2.2 mg | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 159 mg | 13% |
See the richest foods per nutrient in the nutrient toplists.
Calories in common veal tongue servings
How many calories in a portion of veal tongue — reference serving estimates with the gram weight shown.
| Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 oz (28 g) | 36.7 kcal | 4.8 g | 0.5 g | 1.5 g |
| 100 g (100 g) | 131 kcal | 17 g | 2 g | 6 g |
| 4 oz (113 g) | 148 kcal | 19 g | 2 g | 6 g |
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in veal tongue?
Veal tongue has 131 calories per 100 grams.
How much protein is in veal tongue?
Veal tongue contains 17.2 g of protein per 100 g.
Is veal tongue low in carbs?
Yes by the numbers: Veal tongue has 1.9 g of carbohydrate per 100 g. People following low-carb or keto approaches often include foods in this range — portion size and your own plan still decide.
Is veal tongue a good source of protein?
Veal tongue provides 17.2 g of protein per 100 g — about 55% of its calories come from protein.
Are these veal tongue calories exact?
No. These are per-100-gram reference values from the USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy source family. Portion size, ripeness, cut and cooking method all change the real number, so treat them as an estimate and log your own portion.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy #174368 (2018-04 release). US Government work — public domain in the United States. Reference values per 100 g edible portion.
