Calories in 500g of Brain (organ Meat)

500g of brain (organ meat) (500 g) has 750 calories. That is 38% of a 2,000 calorie diet.

The calories come from 58 g of protein, 52 g of fat and 7.4 g of carbohydrates, a split of 32% protein, 64% fat and 4% carbs. For comparison, 300g of brain (organ meat) has 450 calories. Burning 750 calories takes about 134 minutes of brisk walking or 60 minutes of running for a 155 lb adult, based on Harvard Health Publishing activity estimates.

Brain (Organ Meat) Calorie Calculator

AmountUnit

750cal

in 500g of brain (organ meat) (500 g)

Protein58 g32% of calories

Fat52 g64% of calories

Carbs7.4 g4% of calories

38% of a 2,000 calorie day

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Brain (Organ Meat) calories by serving size

Common amounts of brain (organ meat) with calories and macros. Tap a row for its full nutrition page.

Serving	Weight	Calories	Protein	Fat	Carbs
50g	50 g	75	5.8 g	5.2 g	0.7 g
1/2 cup	70 g	105	8.1 g	7.3 g	1 g
100g	100 g	150	12 g	10 g	1.5 g
4 oz	113 g	170	13 g	12 g	1.7 g
1 cup	140 g	210	16 g	15 g	2.1 g
200g	200 g	300	23 g	21 g	2.9 g
500g	500 g	750	58 g	52 g	7.4 g

Brain (Organ Meat) vs similar foods

Calories per 100 g compared with other meat.

Tongue (Organ Meat)282

Venison167

Heart (Organ Meat)164

Sliced Ham164

Kidney (Organ Meat)157

Raw 93% Lean Ground Beef152

Brain (Organ Meat)150

Brain (Organ Meat): common questions

How many calories are in 500g of brain (organ meat)?

500g of brain (organ meat) weighs about 500 g and has 750 calories.

How much protein is in 500g of brain (organ meat)?

500g of brain (organ meat) has 58 g of protein, which is 116% of the 50 g Daily Value.

How many carbs are in 500g of brain (organ meat)?

500g of brain (organ meat) has 7.4 g of carbohydrates, including 0 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.

How much brain (organ meat) is 100 calories?

100 calories of brain (organ meat) is 67 g, about 1/2 cup of brain (organ meat).

More about brain (organ meat)

Source: USDA FoodData Central, FNDDS 2021-2023. FDC ID 2706159. Original description: Brains. Portion weights are USDA household measures.