Nutrition facts · Meat
Calories in Beef liver (cooked)
Cooked, pan-fried beef liver has 175 calories per 100 g, and a 3 oz (85 g) portion has 149 calories. Most of those calories come from protein, with 26.5 g per 100 g, while fat and carbs make up a smaller share.
Calories come from: Carbs 12% · Fat 25% · Protein 63%
Common servings
| Serving | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Per 100 g | 100 g | 175 kcal | 26.5 g | 5.2 g | 4.7 g |
| 3 oz | 85 g | 149 kcal | 22.5 g | 4.4 g | 4 g |
| 1 slice | 81 g | 142 kcal | 21.5 g | 4.2 g | 3.8 g |
Full nutrition (Per 100 g)
| Calories | 175 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 26.5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 5.2 g |
| of which sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Fat | 4.7 g |
| of which saturated | 2.5 g |
| Sodium | 77 mg |
What changes the calories
- Cooked liver weighs less than raw liver because it loses water in the pan, so the same piece has more calories per gram after cooking.
- Frying in butter or oil adds the calories of whatever fat the liver absorbs, and liver cooked in a lot of fat will be higher than these figures.
- Dredging the slices in flour before frying adds extra carbs and calories, and the coating also soaks up more cooking fat.
- Classic pairings like fried onions, bacon or gravy can add a lot more calories than the liver itself.
Tips for logging it accurately
- Weigh the liver after cooking and log it as cooked, since raw and cooked weights give different calorie counts.
- Log any butter, oil or flour you used separately so the added calories are counted.
- In BerryFit, snap a photo of the plate to capture the liver and sides, then adjust the portion to match your weighed amount.
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in a slice of cooked beef liver?
One slice (81 g) of pan-fried beef liver has about 142 calories, with 21.5 g protein, 4.2 g carbs and 3.8 g fat.
How much protein is in beef liver?
Cooked beef liver has 26.5 g of protein per 100 g, and a 3 oz (85 g) serving has 22.5 g.
Does beef liver have carbs?
Yes, a small amount: cooked beef liver has 5.2 g of carbs per 100 g, with no fiber or sugar listed.
Is beef liver lower in calories than other meats?
At 175 calories per 100 g, it is a little lower than cooked chicken at 190 and cooked pork at 201, and similar to cooked chicken sausage at 176.
Similar foods
Calories in common foodsValues per 100 g from USDA FoodData Central (Beef, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, pan-fried, FDC ID 168627); servings use USDA portion weights. Real foods vary by variety, ripeness and preparation.
The text on this page was written with the help of AI (Anthropic's Claude) and checked against the numbers in a separate review. The numbers themselves come only from USDA.
