Calories in 4 Oz of Beef Oxtail
4 oz of beef oxtail (113 g) has 291 calories. That is 15% of a 2,000 calorie diet.
The calories come from 29 g of protein, 19 g of fat and 0 g of carbohydrates, a split of 41% protein, 59% fat and 0% carbs. For comparison, 3 oz of beef oxtail has 219 calories. Burning 291 calories takes about 52 minutes of brisk walking or 24 minutes of running for a 155 lb adult, based on Harvard Health Publishing activity estimates.
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Beef Oxtail calories by serving size
Common amounts of beef oxtail with calories and macros. Tap a row for its full nutrition page.
| Serving | Weight | Calories | Protein | Fat | Carbs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 oz | 28 g | 73 | 7.3 g | 4.7 g | 0 g |
| 1 tail bone | 30 g | 77 | 7.8 g | 4.9 g | 0 g |
| 50g | 50 g | 129 | 13 g | 8.2 g | 0 g |
| 2 tail bones | 60 g | 154 | 16 g | 9.9 g | 0 g |
| 1/2 cup | 68 g | 173 | 17 g | 11 g | 0 g |
| 100g | 100 g | 257 | 26 g | 16 g | 0 g |
| 4 oz | 113 g | 291 | 29 g | 19 g | 0 g |
| 1 cup | 135 g | 347 | 35 g | 22 g | 0 g |
| 200g | 200 g | 514 | 52 g | 33 g | 0 g |
| 1 tail | 240 g | 617 | 62 g | 40 g | 0 g |
| 2 tails | 480 g | 1234 | 124 g | 79 g | 0 g |
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Beef Oxtail: common questions
How many calories are in 4 oz of beef oxtail?
4 oz of beef oxtail weighs about 113 g and has 291 calories.
How much protein is in 4 oz of beef oxtail?
4 oz of beef oxtail has 29 g of protein, which is 59% of the 50 g Daily Value.
How many carbs are in 4 oz of beef oxtail?
4 oz of beef oxtail has 0 g of carbohydrates, including 0 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much beef oxtail is 100 calories?
100 calories of beef oxtail is 39 g, about 1 1/2 tail bones of beef oxtail.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, FNDDS 2021-2023. FDC ID 2705843. Original description: Beef, oxtails. Portion weights are USDA household measures.