Calories in Corned Beef: Per 100 g, Per Serving & Nutrition Facts
251 kcal (1,050 kJ) per 100 g · P/F/C 18/19/0.5 g
Serving (85 g) — 213 kcal (893 kJ) · Nutri-Score E
Figures are for: Corned beef, cooked
Per 100 g: sugar: low saturated fat: high salt: high fiber: low
Is corned beef healthy?
Not really. Corned beef gets grade E on the open 2023 Nutri-Score algorithm, the lowest of five — a sometimes food rather than an everyday one.
For
- Protein: 15 g per serving — 27% of the 56 g daily reference for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult.
Against
- Salt: 2.1 g per serving — 42% of the 5 g a day the WHO sets as the maximum.
- Saturated fat: 5.4 g per serving — 27% of the 20 g daily reference intake.
A typical serving is 85 g: 213 kcal, 15 g protein, 16 g fat and 0.4 g carbs. Other weights in the table.
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 September 30, 2026. The short food description was written by our language model (AI) — how we check the text.
Corned beef is brisket cured in brine and simmered — rich and very salty.
How many calories in corned beef: per 100 g and per serving
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Serving: 85 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 251 kcal | 213 kcal |
| Energy (kilojoules) | 1,050 kJ | 893 kJ |
| Protein | 18 g | 15 g |
| Fat | 19 g | 16 g |
| incl. saturated | 6.3 g | 5.4 g |
| Total carbohydrates | 0.5 g | 0.4 g |
| incl. sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
| incl. fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Salt | 2.4 g | 2.1 g |
*Where the numbers come from
Values per 100 g come from a single record of an open food composition table: USDA FoodData Central, FDC ID 170200, “Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, cooked” — the measured composition of this exact food, not an average across tables. Rounded. Carbohydrates are total carbohydrate, fiber included, as on a US Nutrition Facts label; salt is sodium × 2.5. Table licenses are on the data sources page.
protein 30%fat 70%carbs 0%
Vitamins and minerals in corned beef
Per 100 g, the standouts are vitamin B12 — 1.6 mcg, 68% of the Daily Value; selenium — 33 mcg, 60% of the Daily Value; zinc — 4.6 mg, 42% of the Daily Value.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Serving: 85 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.03 mg | 0.02 mg | 2% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.17 mg | 0.14 mg | 11% |
| Niacin (B3) | 3 mg | 2.6 mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.23 mg | 0.2 mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.6 mcg | 1.4 mcg | 58% |
| Potassium | 145 mg | 123 mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 12 mg | 10 mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 125 mg | 106 mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1.9 mg | 1.6 mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 4.6 mg | 3.9 mg | 35% |
| Copper | 0.15 mg | 0.13 mg | 15% |
| Selenium | 33 mcg | 28 mcg | 51% |
| Cholesterol | 98 mg | 83 mg | 28% |
*Where the vitamin numbers come from
Vitamins and minerals come from the USDA FoodData Central record “Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, cooked” (FDC ID 170200, 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.
Corned Beef calories by weight, 50–300 g
150 g of corned beef has 377 calories and 200 g has 502. 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 | 126 | 9.1 / 9.5 / 0.3 |
| 85 g — typical serving | 213 | 15 / 16 / 0.4 |
| 100 g | 251 | 18 / 19 / 0.5 |
| 150 g | 377 | 27 / 29 / 0.8 |
| 200 g | 502 | 36 / 38 / 1 |
| 250 g | 628 | 46 / 48 / 1.3 |
| 300 g | 753 | 55 / 57 / 1.5 |
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How much movement is one serving?
An 85 g serving is 213 kcal — roughly 70 min of easy walking or 27 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.
Corned Beef: swaps and alternatives
Corned beef has a lot of saturated fat (6.3 g per 100 g) and a lot of salt (2.4 g per 100 g), but our database has no same-category swap that fixes this noticeably at the same calories and is a full grade better. The simplest move is a smaller serving. How we pick swaps.
What to pair corned beef with
A serving of corned beef has no fiber (the WHO suggests at least 25 g a day); that's easy to make up on the same plate:
- Broccoli, 150 g — +4.9 g fiber, 53 kcal.
Similar foods with a better grade than corned beef
Same food group, a better Nutri-Score grade. They fall short of a noticeable per-serving swap, but their profile is better. Figures are for 85 g, a typical serving of corned beef.
| Food | Grade | Kcal | Protein, g | Fiber, g | Sat. fat, g |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corned Beef | E | 213 | 15 | 0 | 5.4 |
| Ground Beef | C | 208 | 22 | 0 | 5 |
| Sirloin Steak | C | 218 | 23 | 0 | 5.3 |
| Lamb | D | 228 | 19 | 0 | 7.2 |
Corned Beef vs similar foods: calories compared
| Per 100 g | Kcal | P / F / C, g |
|---|---|---|
| Meatballs in Sauce | 215 | 13 / 13 / 12 |
| Rotisserie Chicken | 215 | 25 / 13 / 0 |
| Satay | 226 | 17 / 15 / 7.4 |
| Pork | 236 | 27 / 14 / 0 |
| Corned Beef | 251 | 18 / 19 / 0.5 |
| Hot Dog Sausages | 266 | 11 / 24 / 2 |
| Beef Steak | 271 | 26 / 18 / 0 |
FAQ
How many calories are in 100 g of corned beef?
100 g of corned beef has 251 calories, with 18 g protein, 19 g fat and 0.5 g carbohydrates.
How many calories are in a serving of corned beef?
An 85 g serving has 213 calories: 15 g protein, 16 g fat and 0.4 g carbs.
What are the macros of corned beef?
Per 100 g: 18 g protein, 0.5 g carbs and 19 g fat. By calories that's about 30% protein, 0% carbs and 70% fat.
How long do you have to walk to burn a serving of corned beef?
About 70 min of easy walking or 27 min of cycling for a 70 kg (154 lb) person — that's the 213 calories in an 85 g serving.
What vitamins and minerals are in corned beef?
Per 100 g, corned beef is richest in vitamin B12 (1.6 mcg, 68% DV), selenium (33 mcg, 60% DV), zinc (4.6 mg, 42% DV) — from USDA FoodData Central record 170200.
How much fiber is in corned beef?
None: dietary fiber comes from plant foods and mushrooms — vegetables, fruit, grains, beans and nuts.