Calories in meat

The table below shows the calorie content of different cooked meats per 100 grams (3.5 oz). It is difficult to accurately determine the calorie content per portion as size differs between individuals and products, therefore the values are displayed for comparison purposes.

To accurately measure meat calories for individual portions simply weigh or estimate weight of cooked meat and find its value in table below then multiply that value by your portion weight in percentage. Learn more on how to count calories.

The number of calories in meat can be quite high due to the high protein content and often high fat levels. To keep meat calories low only the leanest portions should be purchased, it is also recommended all meats are cooked by roasting, grilling, boiling or using a grilling machine whenever possible.

General information about meat

Most red meats are a good source of Iron but require the presence of vitamin C to aid absorption. A meal of meat needed and vegetables such as potatoes should do the trick!
Compare calories in meat with vegetables and pasta so you can combine a healthy and low calorie meal!

List of calories in various meats

Meat Type	Calories (per 100 gram)	Fat (per 100 gram)
Bacon, average rashers	500	45
Beef, average lean	275	20
Lamb breast, roasted	398	30
Lamb chops, grilled	368	28
Lamb cutlets, grilled	375	31
Lamb leg, roasted	270	17
Lamb shoulder, roasted	320	24
Pork belly rashers, grilled	400	35
Pork chops, grilled	340	24
Pork leg, roasted	290	20
Pork trotters, boiled	290	23
Veal fillet, roasted	240	12
Chicken, average	140	12
Duck, roasted	330	30
Goose, roasted	350	25
Partridge, roasted	250	8
Pheasant, roasted	250	9
Pigeon, roasted	250	9
Turkey, roasted	165	6
Hare	155	6
Rabbit	187	8
Venison	200	6,5

Values for the calories in meats may vary due to different cooking methods! Some values for the calories in meat may differ between each product and should be used for general comparison purposes.