Meat: Calories

Primarily made up of protein and fat, meat is a great source of essential amino acids, vitamin B12 and iron. The calorie content of meat is highly dependent on the cut and resulting fat-to-protein ratio. The preparation method, sauces and seasoning can also affect the calorie count. Check out our Meat Chart below for more nutritional information.

Food	Serving	Calories	Serving	Calories
Alligator	100 g	97 cal	1 piece (113 g)	110 cal
Antelope Meat	100 g	114 cal	1 slice, large (340 g)	388 cal
Bacon Rashers	100 g	371 cal	1 portion (45 g)	167 cal
Bacon, cooked	100 g	158 cal	1 slice (6.3 g)	10 cal
Bear Meat	100 g	161 cal	1 portion (85 g)	137 cal
Beaver Meat	100 g	146 cal	1 portion (90 g)	131 cal
Beef	100 g	156 cal	1 portion (170 g)	265 cal
Beef Bologna	100 g	617 cal	1 portion, sliced (30 g)	185 cal
Beef Bottom Round Steak cooked	100 g	594 cal	1 portion, medium (85 g)	505 cal
Beef Brain	100 g	220 cal	1 portion, medium (45 g)	99 cal
Beef Fillet	100 g	121 cal	1 piece (150 g)	181 cal
Beef Flank Steak cooked	100 g	114 cal	1 portion, medium (125 g)	143 cal
Beef Heart, cooked	100 g	337 cal	1 portion, medium (45 g)	152 cal
Beef Heart, raw	100 g	105 cal	1 portion, medium (80 g)	84 cal
Beef Jerky	100 g	269 cal	1 piece (20 g)	54 cal
Beef Kidney	100 g	48 cal	1 portion, medium (30 g)	14 cal
Beef Liver, cooked	100 g	245 cal	1 portion, medium (80 g)	196 cal
Beef Liver, raw	100 g	131 cal	1 portion (113 g)	148 cal
Beef Lung	100 g	4 cal	1 portion, medium (30 g)	1 cal
Beef Neck	100 g	81 cal	1 portion, medium (125 g)	101 cal
Beef Pancreas	100 g	235 cal	1 portion, medium (45 g)	106 cal
Beef Patty	100 g	56 cal	1 piece, medium (85 g)	48 cal
Beef Round Steak, raw	100 g	206 cal	1 piece, medium (85 g)	175 cal
Beef Sirloin	100 g	360 cal	1 portion, medium (125 g)	450 cal
Beef Stew	100 g	390 cal	1 portion, medium (125 g)	488 cal
Beef Suet	100 g	343 cal	1 portion, medium (45 g)	154 cal
Beef Thymus	100 g	85 cal	1 portion, medium (125 g)	106 cal
Beef Tongue	100 g	221 cal	1 portion, medium (30 g)	66 cal
Beef Top Sirloin Steak, cooked	100 g	131 cal	1 portion, medium (85 g)	111 cal
Beef Tripe	100 g	0 cal	1 portion, medium (30 g)	0 cal
Boar	100 g	162 cal	1 portion (150 g)	243 cal
Brawn	100 g	140 cal	1 portion (125 g)	175 cal
Buffalo Wings	100 g	312 cal	1 portion (8 g)	25 cal
Buffalo	100 g	99 cal	1 portion (85 g)	84 cal
Caribou	100 g	166 cal	1 portion, small (28 g)	46 cal
Chicken Breast fillet	100 g	118 cal	1 piece (112 g)	132 cal
Chicken Leg, cooked	100 g	218 cal	1 piece, whole (140 g)	305 cal
Chicken Leg, fried	100 g	225 cal	1 portion, medium (94 g)	212 cal
Chicken Liver	100 g	136 cal	1 piece, whole (44 g)	60 cal
Chicken Strips	100 g	271 cal	1 piece, whole (50 g)	136 cal
Chicken Thigh, cooked	100 g	141 cal	1 portion, chopped (135 g)	190 cal
Chicken Thigh, raw	100 g	173 cal	1 portion, medium (193 g)	335 cal
Chicken Thigh, roasted	100 g	174 cal	1 portion, medium (140 g)	243 cal
Chicken thighs, grilled	100 g	164 cal	1 portion, medium (140 g)	230 cal
Corned beef	100 g	141 cal	1 slice (25 g)	35 cal
Dove	100 g	391 cal	1 piece (50 g)	196 cal
Dove Meat, cooked	100 g	228 cal	1 portion, medium (85 g)	194 cal
Duck	100 g	227 cal	1 portion (120 g)	273 cal
Duck Breast	100 g	209 cal	1 portion (120 g)	251 cal
Duck liver	100 g	130 cal	1 piece (44 g)	57 cal
Emu	100 g	103 cal	1 portion (85 g)	88 cal
Goat Meat, cooked	100 g	199 cal	1 portion, medium (120 g)	238 cal
Goat Meat, raw	100 g	149 cal	1 portion, medium (120 g)	179 cal
Goose	100 g	342 cal	1 portion (250 g)	855 cal
Goose Liver	100 g	131 cal	1 portion (94 g)	123 cal
Ground Beef	100 g	208 cal	1 portion (113 g)	235 cal
Guinea Fowl	100 g	146 cal	1 piece (85 g)	124 cal
Horse Meat, cooked	100 g	148 cal	1 piece (340 g)	505 cal
Hot Dog Sausage	100 g	0 cal	1 piece (41 g)	0 cal
Hot Wings	100 g	243 cal	1 piece (35 g)	85 cal
Hotdog with Chili	100 g	260 cal	1 piece (200 g)	520 cal
Lamb	100 g	117 cal	1 portion, small (110 g)	128 cal
Lamb Brain, cooked	100 g	145 cal	1 portion (85 g)	123 cal
Lamb Chops	100 g	298 cal	1 portion (115 g)	343 cal
Lamb Heart	100 g	105 cal	1 portion (113 g)	119 cal
Lamb Kidney	100 g	84 cal	1 portion (113 g)	95 cal
Lamb Leg, cooked	100 g	225 cal	1 portion (85 g)	191 cal
Lamb Liver, cooked	100 g	220 cal	1 portion (85 g)	187 cal
Lamb Lungs, cooked	100 g	113 cal	1 portion (85 g)	96 cal
Lamb Meat	100 g	117 cal	1 portion (100 g)	117 cal
Lamb Meat, cooked	100 g	185 cal	1 portion (85 g)	157 cal
Lamb Tongue, cooked	100 g	272 cal	1 portion (85 g)	231 cal
Liver	100 g	133 cal	1 piece (94 g)	125 cal
Liver Cheese	100 g	151 cal	1 slice (38 g)	57 cal
Meatball	100 g	214 cal	3 piece (56 g)	120 cal
Mettwurst	100 g	297 cal	1 portion (66 g)	196 cal
Moose	100 g	102 cal	1 portion (90 g)	92 cal
Mutton	100 g	183 cal	1 slice, small (86 g)	157 cal
Peking Duck	100 g	165 cal	1 portion (85 g)	140 cal
Pigeon	100 g	538 cal	1 portion, medium (85 g)	457 cal
Pork Liver	100 g	129 cal	1 slice (28 g)	36 cal
Pork Loin, raw	100 g	106 cal	1 portion (113 g)	120 cal
Pork Skin	100 g	621 cal	1 portion (50 g)	311 cal
Rabbit	100 g	152 cal	1 portion (150 g)	228 cal
Rabbit Meat, cooked	100 g	173 cal	1 piece, whole (299 g)	517 cal
Racoon	100 g	255 cal	1 portion (85 g)	217 cal
Reindeer Meat	100 g	97 cal	1 portion, medium (125 g)	121 cal
Rhea	100 g	220 cal	1 portion, medium (125 g)	275 cal
Rib Eye Steak	100 g	323 cal	1 portion, medium (150 g)	485 cal
Rib Eye Steak, grilled	100 g	216 cal	1 portion, medium (120 g)	259 cal
Round Steak	100 g	161 cal	1 portion, medium (125 g)	201 cal
Rump Steak	100 g	214 cal	1 portion, medium (125 g)	268 cal
Skirt Steak	100 g	121 cal	1 portion, medium (125 g)	151 cal
Spam	100 g	476 cal	1 slice (56 g)	267 cal
Spare Ribs	100 g	320 cal	1 portion, whole (240 g)	768 cal
Squirrel	100 g	120 cal	1 portion (85 g)	102 cal
Standing Rib Roast	100 g	272 cal	1 portion, sliced (45 g)	122 cal
Steak Sandwich	100 g	104 cal	1 piece (30 g)	31 cal
Tongue	100 g	326 cal	1 portion, medium (30 g)	98 cal
Turkey Pot Pie	100 g	231 cal	1 portion, medium (120 g)	277 cal
Turkey Salami	100 g	59 cal	1 portion, medium (28 g)	17 cal
Veal Heart	100 g	110 cal	1 portion (113 g)	124 cal
Veal Tongue	100 g	180 cal	1 portion (113 g)	203 cal
Vegan Meat	100 g	255 cal	1 portion (85 g)	217 cal
Veggie Patty	100 g	198 cal	1 piece (90 g)	178 cal
Venison, Rabbit	100 g	108 cal	1 portion (300 g)	324 cal
Water Buffalo Meat, cooked	100 g	32 cal	1 portion (85 g)	27 cal
Wild Boar Meat	100 g	162 cal	1 portion (200 g)	323 cal
Wild Duck	100 g	206 cal	1 portion (250 g)	516 cal

How many calories should you consume?

Meat Nutritional Benefits and Choosing the Healthiest with Fat Intake

Chicken, turkey, beef, pork and lamb as well as game meats, such as quail, wild boar and venison, are some of the most commonly consumed meats. When it comes to overall nutritional benefits, the type of meat, the cut and how lean it is will all contribute to how healthy it essentially is. Opting for a very lean cut, such as 95% lean, as well as removing the skin and extra fat from meat can all help reduce the number of calories it contains. Preparation method can also play a role. For example, frying the same cut of meat in oil will yield a higher calorie count compared to baking, broiling or grilling it.

Combining a small portion of meat with a side of vegetables, a small amount of healthy fats, and a whole grain can be a great way to create a balanced meal. How about a lean cut of lamb with some vegetables, whole grain rice, avocado and a low-sodium soy sauce? Some other options could be to top a Caesar salad grilled seasoned steak or enjoy a cut of beef alongside some sweet potatoes, green beans and an olive oil dressing.