Ground Beef Nutrition Facts: Calories, Vitamins & Minerals
Ground Beef nutrition facts per 100 g and per serving
Figures are for: Ground beef, browned
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Serving: 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 245 kcal | 245 kcal |
| Energy (kilojoules) | 1,025 kJ | 1,025 kJ |
| Protein | 26 g | 26 g |
| Fat | 15 g | 15 g |
| incl. saturated | 5.9 g | 5.9 g |
| Total carbohydrates | 0 g | 0 g |
| incl. sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
| incl. fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Salt | 0.5 g | 0.5 g |
*Where the numbers come from
Values per 100 g as eaten, averaged from food composition tables (USDA FoodData Central and others) and rounded — a specific brand or recipe will differ a little. Carbohydrates are total carbohydrate, fiber included, as on a US Nutrition Facts label.
245 kcal (1,025 kJ) per 100 g · P/F/C 26/15/0 g
Serving (100 g) — 245 kcal (1,025 kJ) · Nutri-Score C
Per 100 g: sugar: low saturated fat: high salt: medium fiber: low
Is ground beef healthy?
In moderation. Ground beef sits in the middle of the scale — grade C on the open 2023 Nutri-Score algorithm: fine in a balanced diet, but not a “more is better” food.
For
- Protein: 26 g per serving — 46% of the 56 g daily reference for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult.
Against
- Saturated fat: 5.9 g per serving — 30% of the 20 g daily reference intake.
A typical serving is 100 g: 245 kcal, 26 g protein, 15 g fat and 0 g carbs. Other weights in the table.
A healthier swap at the same calories: ground turkey (130 g): −2.7 g saturated fat.
How we judge this, and the sources
The answer comes from the food's composition, not from opinion: its Nutri-Score grade on the open 2023 algorithm, a traffic light for sugar, salt, saturated fat and fiber per 100 g, and the share of daily reference amounts in a typical serving (for salt, sugar, fiber and vegetables, those of the WHO). It rates the food's nutrient profile; it is not medical advice. Formulas, thresholds and every source are on the methodology page; last checked against the sources on November 1, 2026. The short food description was written by our language model (AI) — how we check the text.
More about this food
Ground beef brings protein, iron and zinc, but fat content varies a lot — check the lean-to-fat ratio on the pack.
protein 44%fat 56%carbs 0%
Vitamins and minerals in ground beef
Per 100 g, the standouts are vitamin B12 — 2.8 mcg, 117% of the Daily Value (#2 of 29 in our meat & poultry section); zinc — 6.6 mg, 60% of the Daily Value (#2 of 29 in our meat & poultry section); niacin — 6.3 mg, 40% of the Daily Value.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Serving: 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.04 mg | 0.04 mg | 4% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.19 mg | 0.19 mg | 15% |
| Niacin (B3) | 6.3 mg | 6.3 mg | 40% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.43 mg | 0.43 mg | 25% |
| Folate (B9) | 10 mcg | 10 mcg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.8 mcg | 2.8 mcg | 117% |
| Potassium | 407 mg | 407 mg | 9% |
| Magnesium | 25 mg | 25 mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 238 mg | 238 mg | 19% |
| Iron | 2.9 mg | 2.9 mg | 16% |
| Zinc | 6.6 mg | 6.6 mg | 60% |
| Copper | 0.09 mg | 0.09 mg | 10% |
| Selenium | 22 mcg | 22 mcg | 39% |
| Cholesterol | 89 mg | 89 mg | 30% |
*Where the vitamin numbers come from
Vitamins and minerals come from the USDA FoodData Central record “Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned” (FDC ID 174034, SR Legacy; public domain), checked October 14, 2026; the record was matched to this food by calories, protein and fat. % DV is per serving, against the FDA Daily Values used on Nutrition Facts labels (2,000-calorie diet). The table lists nutrients that reach at least 2% DV per 100 g; the rest are absent or trace. Varieties, seasons and brands differ, and cooking in water leaches some vitamin C and B vitamins.
Ground Beef calories by weight, 50–300 g
150 g of ground beef has 368 calories and 200 g has 490. The table gives protein, fat and carbs for each weight; for any other amount, type your own into the calculator below.
| Weight | Kcal | P / F / C, g |
|---|---|---|
| 50 g | 123 | 13 / 7.5 / 0 |
| 100 g — typical serving | 245 | 26 / 15 / 0 |
| 150 g | 368 | 39 / 23 / 0 |
| 200 g | 490 | 52 / 30 / 0 |
| 250 g | 613 | 65 / 38 / 0 |
| 300 g | 735 | 78 / 45 / 0 |
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Ground Beef: calories by type and cooking method
“Calories per 100 g” depends on which kind you mean — dry or cooked, oil in the pan, what it's served with. Every row comes from the same database the diary uses.
| Per 100 g | Kcal | P / F / C, g |
|---|---|---|
| Ground chicken, raw | 143 | 17 / 8.1 / 0 |
| Ground turkey, raw | 148 | 20 / 7.7 / 0 |
| Ground turkey, browned | 185 | 25 / 9.5 / 0 |
| Ground beef, browned | 245 | 26 / 15 / 0 |
| Ground beef, raw | 254 | 17 / 20 / 0 |
| Pork and beef mince, raw | 263 | 16 / 22 / 0 |
| Ground pork, raw | 290 | 15 / 26 / 0 |
| Ground pork, cooked | 297 | 26 / 21 / 0 |
Calories in dishes with ground beef
| Dish | Serving | Kcal per serving | Ground Beef in it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Khychin with meat | 160 g | 451 | ≈61 g |
| Chudu with meat (Dagestani flatbread) | 140 g | 378 | ≈51 g |
| Gözleme with minced meat | 150 g | 413 | ≈51 g |
| Beef tacos | 180 g | 362 | ≈60 g |
| Beef quesadilla | 220 g | 563 | ≈60 g |
| Beef burrito | 340 g | 700 | ≈80 g |
| Nachos grande with beef | 270 g | 788 | ≈61 g |
| Hummus with spiced beef | 270 g | 632 | ≈50 g |
How we count
Dishes are estimated from typical restaurant and home recipes — a specific kitchen will differ.
How much movement is one serving?
A 100 g serving is 245 kcal — roughly 80 min of easy walking or 31 min of cycling for a 70 kg (154 lb) person. In the diary, minutes are worked out for your weight and the activities you actually do.
Healthier swaps for Ground Beef
Why swap: ground beef has a lot of saturated fat (5.9 g per 100 g), a fair amount of salt (0.5 g per 100 g). The swaps below fix that at the same calories.
How we pick
A swap is offered only for a real problem with the food (for grades C–E an amber traffic light counts too), from the same or a neighbouring category, in a serving matched to the same calories (±25%; drinks glass for glass) and no more than one and a half times the original weight, a full Nutri-Score grade better and with a noticeable gain per serving. We don't suggest “salad instead of pizza”.
- Ground Turkey — 130 g, 241 kcal: −2.7 g saturated fat.
Ground Beef vs similar foods: calories compared
| Per 100 g | Kcal | P / F / C, g |
|---|---|---|
| Satay | 226 | 17 / 15 / 7.4 |
| Pork | 236 | 27 / 14 / 0 |
| Ground Beef | 245 | 26 / 15 / 0 |
| Corned Beef | 251 | 18 / 19 / 0.5 |
| Sirloin Steak | 257 | 27 / 16 / 0 |
| Hot Dog Sausages | 266 | 11 / 24 / 2 |
| Lamb | 268 | 22 / 20 / 0 |
Ground Beef: head-to-head comparisons
FAQ
How many calories are in 100 g of ground beef?
100 g of ground beef has 245 calories, with 26 g protein, 15 g fat and 0 g carbohydrates.
How many calories are in a serving of ground beef?
A 100 g serving has 245 calories: 26 g protein, 15 g fat and 0 g carbs.
What are the macros of ground beef?
Per 100 g: 26 g protein, 0 g carbs and 15 g fat. By calories that's about 44% protein, 0% carbs and 56% fat.
How long do you have to walk to burn a serving of ground beef?
About 80 min of easy walking or 31 min of cycling for a 70 kg (154 lb) person — that's the 245 calories in a 100 g serving.
What vitamins and minerals are in ground beef?
Per 100 g, ground beef is richest in vitamin B12 (2.8 mcg, 117% DV), zinc (6.6 mg, 60% DV), niacin (6.3 mg, 40% DV) — from USDA FoodData Central record 174034.
How much fiber is in ground beef?
None: dietary fiber comes from plant foods and mushrooms — vegetables, fruit, grains, beans and nuts.
How do the calories in ground beef change with the type and cooking method?
Per 100 g it ranges from 143 kcal (ground chicken, raw) to 297 kcal (ground pork, cooked); ground beef, browned is in between, at 245 kcal.
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