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Meat and offal

Tongue (average of veal and beef), raw

Veal 191 kcal / 100 g FSVO V7.1

100 g of Tongue (average of veal and beef), raw provides 191 kcal (796 kJ). Its composition stands out for its content of vitamin B12 (4.5 µg), protein (16.6 g) and zinc (2.8 mg) per 100 g. This food belongs to the “Veal” category (“Meat and offal” family) of the Swiss database.

Tongue (average of veal and beef), raw

The essentials for 100 g

Protein16.6 g 33%
Fat12.6 g 18%
Carbohydrates2.8 g 1%
Dietary fibre0 g 0%

% of nutrient reference values (adults), for the displayed portion.

Detailed composition

for 100 g
NutrientValue% NRV*
Macronutrients
Energy191 kcal (796 kJ)C10%
Protein16.6 gC33%
Fat12.6 gC18%
of which saturated fat4.9 gC25%
of which polyunsaturated0.8 gCn/a
of which omega-30.1 gCn/a
Carbohydrates2.8 gC1%
of which sugars0 gC0%
Dietary fibre0 gC0%
Water68 gCn/a
Alcohol0 gCn/a
Minerals
Calcium10 mgC1%
Iron2.9 mgC21%
Magnesium18 mgC5%
Phosphorus180 mgC26%
Potassium230 mgC12%
Sodium83 mgC3%
Zinc2.8 mgC28%
Vitamins
Vitamin D0 µgC0%
Vitamin B124.5 µgC180%
Vitamin C3 mgC3%
Folate6 µgC3%

* Share of the nutrient reference values for adults (Swiss FIC ordinance, annex 10), for the displayed portion. For dietary fibre the annex sets no value: the 30 g a day is an indicative benchmark. “n/a”: value not available in the source, never estimated by us. A, E or C indicates each value’s origin.

As a share of daily needs

Covered by 100 g · reference population: average adult.

Protein33%
Fat18%
Carbohydrates1%
Dietary fibre0%
Vitamin B12180%
Zinc28%
Phosphorus26%
Iron21%
Potassium12%

Quick comparison

Difference per 100 g from this food’s point of view: “+” = it contains more than the compared food.

ComparisonProteinFatEnergy
vs Veal, breast, raw− 1.7 g− 1.9 g− 13 kcal
vs Vitello tonnato without garnish− 4.7 g+ 0.5 g− 6 kcal
vs Veal, chop, raw− 4.1 g+ 3.9 g+ 30 kcal

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Within the “Meat and offal” family, selected by nutritional proximity (method v1.0).

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories in 100 g of Tongue (average of veal and beef), raw?
100 g of Tongue (average of veal and beef), raw provides 191 kcal, i.e. 796 kJ (FSVO data V7.1).
How much protein in 100 g of Tongue (average of veal and beef), raw?
100 g provides 16.6 g of protein, i.e. 33% of the adult reference value (50 g).
What is the fat content of 100 g of Tongue (average of veal and beef), raw?
100 g contains 12.6 g of fat, of which 4.9 g saturated fatty acids.
Where do these values come from?
From the Swiss food composition database V7.1 published by the FSVO (July 2026). Every value carries an origin indicator: A (measured), E (estimated) or C (calculated).
Which preparation state do the values refer to?
To the official label “Tongue (average of veal and beef), raw” in the database: the state (raw, cooked, drained…) is specified where relevant. Preparation substantially changes the composition per 100 g, especially the water content.

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