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Ground beef calories and nutrition facts
100 grams of ground beef contains 240 calories, with 25.1 g of protein, 0.6 g of carbohydrate and 14.5 g of fat. Most of its calories come from fat.
Minced beef varies more than almost any staple: the fat percentage on the packet (5%, 12%, 20%) swings the calories by half or more, and a portion of the fat renders out in the pan. Draining browned mince meaningfully lowers what reaches the plate. If your packet states a leanness, trust the packet over any generic table.
Where the calories come from
Protein 43% Carbs 1% Fat 56%
How ground beef compares
Per 100 g, against the closest meat & poultry in this database.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ground beef | 240 kcal | 25.1 g | 0.6 g | 14.5 g |
| Turkey back, cooked | 244 kcal | 26.6 g | 0.2 g | 14.4 g |
| Ground beef loaf, cooked | 241 kcal | 23.9 g | 0 g | 15.4 g |
| Quail, cooked | 227 kcal | 25.1 g | 0 g | 14.1 g |
| Chicken dark meat, stewed | 233 kcal | 23.5 g | 0 g | 14.7 g |
Nutrition facts for ground beef
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per 3 oz (a small patty) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 240 kcal | 204 kcal |
| Protein | 25.1 g | 21 g |
| Carbohydrate | 0.6 g | 1 g |
| Fat | 14.5 g | 12 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sugar | 0 g | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 5.6 g | 5 g |
| Salt | 0.2 g | 0 g |
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Vitamins and minerals in ground beef
Per 100 g, highest share of the Daily Value first. %DV = the adult Daily Value (FDA reference). USDA reference data — not medical advice.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | %DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin B12 | 2.7 µg | 114% |
| Zinc | 6.2 mg | 56% |
| Selenium | 20.5 µg | 37% |
| Niacin (B3) | 5.7 mg | 36% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.38 mg | 22% |
| Phosphorus | 213 mg | 17% |
| Iron | 2.7 mg | 15% |
| Choline | 81 mg | 15% |
See the richest foods per nutrient in the nutrient toplists.
Calories in common ground beef servings
How many calories in a portion of ground beef — reference serving estimates with the gram weight shown.
| Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 oz (85 g) | 204 kcal | 21 g | 1 g | 12 g |
| 100 g (100 g) | 240 kcal | 25 g | 1 g | 15 g |
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in ground beef?
Ground beef has 240 calories per 100 grams. A typical serving of 3 oz (a small patty) (85 g) has about 204 calories.
How much protein is in ground beef?
Ground beef contains 25.1 g of protein per 100 g, or about 21 g per 3 oz (a small patty).
Is ground beef low in carbs?
Yes by the numbers: Ground beef has 0.6 g of carbohydrate per 100 g. People following low-carb or keto approaches often include foods in this range — portion size and your own plan still decide.
Is ground beef a good source of protein?
Ground beef provides 25.1 g of protein per 100 g — about 43% of its calories come from protein.
Are these ground beef calories exact?
No. These are per-100-gram reference values from the USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy source family. Portion size, ripeness, cut and cooking method all change the real number, so treat them as an estimate and log your own portion.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy #172161 (2018-04 release). US Government work — public domain in the United States. Reference values per 100 g edible portion.
