Specific metabolic rate of major organs and tissues

 

Body

(fabric)

Power consumption,

kcal /(kg*day)

Liver200
Brain240
Heart440
Kidney440
Skeletal muscle13
Adipose tissue4,5
The rest of the mass12
 
Because these values reflect the influence of bodies on the basic metabolism, then, of course, the value for muscle implies a state of peace.
In moments of active work of the muscles – they can get the specific metabolism of other energy-consuming organs, however, in this state, they can not stay for a long time, especially for untrained people.
 

More about the calorie consumption of different organs watch in the video below:

Use of Calories and Alcohol Metabolism – Nutrition | Lecturio

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