BeefNutrition reference
Meat, Eggs & Dairy

Beef

Ground Beef, 90% Lean is listed as beef, ground, 90% lean meat / 10% fat, raw in USDA FoodData Central. Per 100g, it provides 176 calories, 0g carbohydrates, 20g protein, and 10g fat.

176
kcalper 100g
Carbs
0g
Protein
20g
Fat
10g
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Nutrition facts

Per 100 grams

Reference values
Measurement basis
Food state
Raw
Edible portion
90% lean meat / 10% fat
Measurement basis
100 g raw edible portion
Energy (kcal)
176 kcal
Protein
20 g
Carbohydrates1
0 g
Fat
10 g
Dietary fiber1
0 g
Sugars1
0 g
Saturated fat
3.927 g
Sodium
66 mg
More nutrients24
Energy (kJ)
736.4 kJ
Trans fat
0.54 g
Cholesterol
65 mg
Calcium
12 mg
Potassium
321 mg
Magnesium
20 mg
Iron
2.24 mg
Zinc
4.79 mg
Vitamin B1
0.042 mg
Vitamin B2
0.151 mg
Vitamin B3
5.072 mg
Vitamin B5
0.601 mg
Vitamin B6
0.369 mg
Vitamin B9 (folate)
6 µg
Vitamin B12
2.21 µg
Vitamin C1
0 mg
Vitamin D
0.1 µg
Vitamin A (RAE)
4 µg
Retinol
4 µg
Beta-carotene1
0 µg
Alpha-carotene1
0 µg
Beta-cryptoxanthin1
0 µg
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)
0.17 mg
Vitamin K1 (phylloquinone)
0.8 µg
  1. Assumed zero by source

Data sources

3
  1. 1

    USDA FoodData Central

    174030 · SR Legacy release April 2018

  2. 2

    United States Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service

    169483 · SR Legacy, April 2018 release

  3. 3

    United States Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service

    174758 · SR Legacy, April 2018 release

About this food

Understanding this nutrition reference

Ground Beef, 90% Lean on this page refers to beef, ground, 90% lean meat / 10% fat, raw. The values are sourced from USDA FoodData Central and apply to the stated raw food state and edible portion.

Each nutrition value is shown for 100 g raw edible portion. This reference is useful for comparing foods on a consistent basis; preparation, added ingredients, and portion size can change the nutrition of a finished meal.

Plan your portion

How much is in your serving of Beef?

Use the 100 g raw edible portion reference as the starting point for logging. Weights should refer to the same raw food state as the USDA entry; cooking methods and additions can change the final nutrition values.

Calculated from the per-100-g reference. Values are rounded.
ServingWeightCaloriesCarbsProteinFat
100 g100 g176 kcal0 g20 g10 g

Use the weight of the edible portion in the food state shown above.

Energy (kcal)
176 kcal
Energy (kJ)
736.4 kJ
Protein
20 g
Carbohydrates1
0 g
Fat
10 g
Dietary fiber1
0 g
Sugars1
0 g
Saturated fat
3.927 g
Trans fat
0.54 g
Cholesterol
65 mg
Sodium
66 mg
Calcium
12 mg
Potassium
321 mg
Magnesium
20 mg
Iron
2.24 mg
Zinc
4.79 mg
Vitamin B1
0.042 mg
Vitamin B2
0.151 mg
Vitamin B3
5.072 mg
Vitamin B5
0.601 mg
Vitamin B6
0.369 mg
Vitamin B9 (folate)
6 µg
Vitamin B12
2.21 µg
Vitamin C1
0 mg
Vitamin D
0.1 µg
Vitamin A (RAE)
4 µg
Retinol
4 µg
Beta-carotene1
0 µg
Alpha-carotene1
0 µg
Beta-cryptoxanthin1
0 µg
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)
0.17 mg
Vitamin K1 (phylloquinone)
0.8 µg

Questions and answers

Beef nutrition FAQ

How many calories are in 100g of ground beef, 90% lean?

This USDA FoodData Central reference lists 176 calories per 100 g raw edible portion.

How much protein is in ground beef, 90% lean?

This reference lists 20g of protein per 100 g raw edible portion.

Does this reference apply to a different preparation?

No. This page is specifically for the raw food state described in the source. Different preparation methods or added ingredients can change nutrition values.