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Ground Beef

This ground beef record represents the USDA raw 90%-lean / 10%-fat product class. Per 100 g it provides about 185 calories with 18.2 g protein.

184.9
kcalper 100g
Carbs
0g
Protein
18.16g
Fat
12.85g
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Nutrition facts

Per 100 grams

Reference values
Measurement basis
Food state
Raw
Edible portion
Raw ground beef, USDA 90% lean meat / 10% fat product class
Measurement basis
Per 100 g raw edible portion; USDA 90/10 product class with analyzed mean composition
Energy (kcal)
184.9 kcal
Protein1
18.1563 g
Carbohydrates1
0 g
Fat1
12.85 g
Dietary fiber2
0 g
Sugars2
0 g
Saturated fat1
5.051 g
Sodium1
61.64 mg
More nutrients24
Energy (kJ)
773.5 kJ
Trans fat1
0.484 g
Cholesterol1
65.9 mg
Calcium1
7.135 mg
Potassium1
281.4 mg
Magnesium1
16.49 mg
Iron1
2.128 mg
Zinc1
4.194 mg
Vitamin B1
0.042 mg
Vitamin B2
0.151 mg
Vitamin B3
5.07 mg
Vitamin B5
0.601 mg
Vitamin B6
0.369 mg
Vitamin B9 (folate)
6 µg
Vitamin B12
2.21 µg
Vitamin C2
0 mg
Vitamin D
0.1 µg
Vitamin A (RAE)
4 µg
Retinol
4 µg
Beta-carotene2
0 µg
Alpha-carotene2
0 µg
Beta-cryptoxanthin2
0 µg
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)
0.17 mg
Vitamin K1 (phylloquinone)
0.8 µg
  1. Additional data source[1]
  2. Assumed zero by source

Data sources

2
  1. 1

    USDA FoodData Central, Foundation Foods and SR Legacy

    2514743 · Foundation Foods release 2026-04-30

  2. 2

    U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service

    174030 · SR Legacy release April 2018

About this food

Understanding this nutrition reference

Ground beef, also called minced beef, is beef that has been finely chopped. It is used in burgers, meatballs, sauces, and casseroles and is usually cooked before eating.

Nutritionally, ground beef is a good source of protein. Per 100 g of raw 90% lean ground beef provides about 185 kcal, 18.2 g of protein, and 12.9 g of fat.

The calorie and fat content of ground beef depends on its leanness. Use the serving sizes below to estimate portions when logging.

Plan your portion

How much is in your serving of Ground Beef?

Nutrition values are reported per 100 g of raw ground beef. A typical 4 oz patty (about 113 g) provides roughly 209 kcal. Use the serving sizes below to estimate portions when logging.

Calculated from the per-100-g reference. Values are rounded.
ServingWeightCaloriesCarbsProteinFat
100 g100 g184.9 kcal0 g18.2 g12.9 g
4 oz patty113 g208.9 kcal0 g20.5 g14.5 g
1/2 lb227 g419.7 kcal0 g41.2 g29.2 g

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

Energy (kcal)
184.9 kcal
Energy (kJ)
773.5 kJ
Protein1
18.1563 g
Carbohydrates1
0 g
Fat1
12.85 g
Dietary fiber2
0 g
Sugars2
0 g
Saturated fat1
5.051 g
Trans fat1
0.484 g
Cholesterol1
65.9 mg
Sodium1
61.64 mg
Calcium1
7.135 mg
Potassium1
281.4 mg
Magnesium1
16.49 mg
Iron1
2.128 mg
Zinc1
4.194 mg
Vitamin B1
0.042 mg
Vitamin B2
0.151 mg
Vitamin B3
5.07 mg
Vitamin B5
0.601 mg
Vitamin B6
0.369 mg
Vitamin B9 (folate)
6 µg
Vitamin B12
2.21 µg
Vitamin C2
0 mg
Vitamin D
0.1 µg
Vitamin A (RAE)
4 µg
Retinol
4 µg
Beta-carotene2
0 µg
Alpha-carotene2
0 µg
Beta-cryptoxanthin2
0 µg
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)
0.17 mg
Vitamin K1 (phylloquinone)
0.8 µg

Questions and answers

Ground Beef nutrition FAQ

How many calories are in ground beef?

Ground beef provides about 185 calories per 100 g. A typical 4 oz patty (about 113 g) provides roughly 209 calories.

Is ground beef high in protein?

Yes. Ground beef provides about 18.2 g of protein per 100 g.

Is ground beef high in fat?

Ground beef provides about 12.9 g of fat per 100 g for 90% lean beef; the amount depends on the leanness.

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