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Beef Tongue, Raw

Beef Tongue, Raw

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Beef tongue is a nutrient-dense organ meat characterized by its distinctive muscular texture and rich flavor profile. This raw cut requires thorough cleaning and extended cooking to transform its firm texture into the tender meat prized in many world cuisines. Fresh beef tongue is particularly rich in protein, B vitamins, iron, and zinc, while also providing a significant source of essential minerals and complete protein.

Macro Impact

A 3 oz serving contains 190 calories, 13g protein, 3g carbs, and 14g fat.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size3 oz (85 g)
Amount per serving
Calories190
% Daily Value*
Total Fat14g
18%
Saturated Fat6g
30%
Trans Fat0g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.8g
Monounsaturated Fat6g
Cholesterol74mg
25%
Sodium59mg
3%
Total Carbohydrate3g
1%
Dietary Fiber0g
0%
Total Sugars0g
Includes Added Sugars0g
0%
Protein13g
Vitamin D0mcg
0%
Calcium5mg
0%
Iron3mg
14%
Potassium268mg
6%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet.

Nutrient Breakdown

Nutrient breakdown based on appropriate daily intake recommendations for a 175lb adult.

Carbs
Total Carbs
3 / 275 g
1%
Fiber
0 / 28 g
0%
Sugars
0 g
Added Sugars
0 / 50 g
0%
Soluble Fiber
0 g
Insoluble Fiber
0 g
Sugar Alcohols
0 g
Xylitol
0 g
Sorbitol
0 g
Other Carbohydrates
3 g
Fat
Total Fat
14 / 78 g
18%
Monounsaturated
6 / 31 g
20%
Polyunsaturated
1 / 23 g
3%
Saturated
6 / 23 g
25%
Trans
0 g
Cholesterol
74 / 300 g
25%
Omega 3
0 / 5 g
0%
Omega 6
0 / 19 g
3%
Omega 9
6 g
Protein
Protein
13 / 80 g
16%
Amino Acids
Histidine
0 / 3 g
11%
Isoleucine
1 / 2 g
35%
Leucine
1 / 3 g
33%
Lysine
1 / 2 g
55%
Methionine
0 / 1 g
26%
Phenylalanine
1 / 2 g
28%
Threonine
1 / 1 g
50%
Tryptophan
0 / 0 g
35%
Valine
1 / 2 g
33%
Arginine
1 g
Cysteine
0 g
Cystine
0 g
Tyrosine
0 g
Alanine
1 g
Aspartic Acid
1 g
Glutamic Acid
2 g
Glycine
1 g
Proline
1 g
Serine
1 g
Vitamins
Thiamine, B1
0 / 1 mg
9%
Riboflavin, B2
0 / 1 mg
24%
Niacin, B3
4 / 15 mg
24%
Pantothenic Acid, B5
1 / 5 mg
11%
Pyridoxine, B6
0 / 1 mg
20%
Biotin, B7
2 / 30 mcg
6%
Cobalamin, B12
3 / 2 mcg
134%
Folate
6 / 400 mcg
1%
Vitamin A
0 / 800 mcg
0%
Vitamin C
3 / 83 mg
3%
Vitamin D
0 / 15 mcg
0%
Vitamin E
0 / 15 mg
1%
Vitamin K
0 / 105 mcg
0%
Minerals
Calcium
5 / 1k mg
1%
Copper
0 / 1 mg
16%
Iron
3 / 13 mg
19%
Magnesium
14 / 370 mg
4%
Manganese
0 / 2 mg
1%
Phosphorous
113 / 700 mg
16%
Potassium
268 / 3k mg
9%
Selenium
8 / 55 mcg
15%
Sodium
59 / 2.3k mg
3%
Zinc
2 / 10 mg
26%
Chromium
2 / 30 mcg
6%
Molybdenum
0 / 45 mcg
0%
Iodine
2 / 150 mcg
1%
Chlorine
0 / 2.3k mg
0%
Other
Ethyl Alcohol
0 g
Water
55 g
Caffeine
0 mg
Choline
132 mg
Taurine
0 mg

References

Data on this page was sourced from a number of official governmental and non-governmental sources, including:

  1. 1.Beef, variety meats and by-products, tongue, raw. USDA Standard Reference, Legacy. Food ID 170196.
  2. 2.Beef, tongue, raw. Canadian Nutrient File. Food ID 2668.
  3. 3.Tongue, ox, raw. Frida. Public Food Key 911.

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