Beef, Australian, imported, grass-fed, ground, 85% lean / 15% fat, raw: Nutrition Facts
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Beef, Australian, imported, grass-fed, ground, 85% lean / 15% fat, raw contains 239 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 4 oz, 4 oz (113 g) provides about 270 kcal.
Roughly 70% of its calories come from fat, with 30% from protein and 0% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in beef products on FoodFactly, where the median is 198 kcal per 100 g across 961 foods.
These values are for the raw food. Cooking changes the water content and some nutrients, so cooked versions are listed separately below.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 239 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 18.1 g | 23% |
| Saturated fat C | 7.9 g | 40% |
| Trans fat C | 0.91 g | |
| Cholesterol M | 66 mg | 22% |
| Sodium M | 62 mg | 3% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars Z | 0 g | |
| Protein M | 17.7 g | 35% |
| Vitamin A ? | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Calcium M | 6 mg | 0.5% |
| Iron M | 1.8 mg | 10% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 30%
- Fat 70%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein17.7 gin the lowest quarter of beef products (median 24.2 g)
- Fat18.1 gin the top quarter of beef products (median 9.3 g)
- Saturated fat7.9 gin the top quarter of beef products (median 3.5 g)
- Sodium62 mgabove the median for beef products (median 61 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal7.4 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water63.6 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 8 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.7 g |
Amino acids (19)
| Tryptophan M | 0.2 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine M | 0.78 g |
| Isoleucine M | 0.75 g |
| Leucine M | 1.4 g |
| Lysine M | 1.5 g |
| Methionine M | 0.5 g |
| Cystine M | 0.19 g |
| Phenylalanine M | 0.67 g |
| Tyrosine M | 0.61 g |
| Valine M | 0.8 g |
| Arginine M | 1.2 g |
| Histidine M | 0.57 g |
| Alanine M | 1 g |
| Aspartic acid M | 1.6 g |
| Glutamic acid M | 2.8 g |
| Glycine M | 0.81 g |
| Proline M | 0.73 g |
| Serine M | 0.68 g |
| Hydroxyproline M | 0.12 g |
Individual fatty acids (30)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) M | 0.011 g |
|---|---|
| ALA (omega-3, 18:3 n-3) M | 0.1 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0.5 g |
| SFA 4:0 Z | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 Z | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 Z | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 M | 0.009 g |
| SFA 12:0 M | 0.013 g |
| SFA 14:0 M | 0.54 g |
| SFA 16:0 M | 4.4 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 2.7 g |
| SFA 20:0 M | 0.024 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 7.2 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.13 g |
| PUFA 20:4 M | 0.03 g |
| SFA 22:0 M | 0.018 g |
| MUFA 14:1 M | 0.15 g |
| MUFA 16:1 M | 0.63 g |
| PUFA 18:4 Z | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 M | 0.026 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) M | 0.028 g |
| SFA 15:0 M | 0.097 g |
| SFA 17:0 M | 0.2 g |
| TFA 18:1 t M | 0.66 g |
| TFA 18:2 t not further defined M | 0.22 g |
| MUFA 18:1 c M | 6.5 g |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c M | 0.29 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic C | 0.66 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic C | 0.24 g |
| PUFA 18:3i M | 0.024 g |
Carotenoids (5)
| Beta-carotene Z | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene Z | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin Z | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha Z | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta Z | 0 µg |
Other components (7)
| Water M | 63.6 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol Z | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash M | 0.82 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 1,001 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 0 IU |
Other forms of Beef
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pork, fresh, shoulder, whole, separable lean and fat, raw Raw | 236 | 17.2 g | 0 g | 18 g |
| Lamb, New Zealand, imported, neck chops, separable lean and fat, raw Raw | 231 | 17.4 g | 0.14 g | 17.9 g |
| Lamb, New Zealand, imported, rack - partly frenched, separable lean and fat, raw Raw | 240 | 18.1 g | 0.13 g | 18.5 g |
| Lamb, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, choice, raw Raw | 243 | 17.5 g | 0 g | 18.7 g |
| Pork, ground, raw Raw | 233 | 17.8 g | 0 g | 17.5 g |
| Pork, fresh, leg (ham), whole, separable lean and fat, raw Raw | 245 | 17.4 g | 0 g | 18.9 g |
| Lamb, shoulder, arm, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, choice, raw Raw | 244 | 17.2 g | 0 g | 18.9 g |
| Lamb, Australian, imported, fresh, shoulder, arm, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, raw Raw | 243 | 17.1 g | 0 g | 18.9 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in raw beef?
100 g of raw beef has 239 kcal. 4 oz, 4 oz (113 g): about 270 kcal.
Is raw beef high in protein?
Raw beef contains 17.7 g of protein per 100 g (35% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 20 g in 4 oz, 4 oz (113 g). About 30% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other beef products, that is in the lowest quarter (median 24.2 g).
How many carbs are in raw beef?
Raw beef has 0 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in raw beef?
Raw beef contains 18.1 g of fat per 100 g, of which 7.9 g is saturated (40% of the Daily Value).
How much sodium is in raw beef?
100 g contains 62 mg of sodium, 3% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does beef have the same nutrition raw and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, beef, Australian, imported, grass-fed, ground, 85% lean / 15% fat, raw has 239 kcal, while beef, retail cuts, separable fat, cooked has 680 kcal. Cooking changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 173068. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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