Calories in Beef, ground, 80% lean meat / 20% fat, raw
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This record duplicates Beef, ground, 80% lean meat / 20% fat, raw from another USDA dataset. Its values are kept for reference; the linked page is the main one.
Beef, ground, 80% lean meat / 20% fat, raw contains 248 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of reference amount, racc (114 g) provides about 283 kcal.
Roughly 71% of its calories come from fat, with 29% 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.
100 g provides 35% of the Daily Value for zinc, 12% of the Daily Value for phosphorus and 11% of the Daily Value for iron.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: Foundation Foods.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 248 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 19.4 g | 25% |
| Saturated fat M | 6.8 g | 34% |
| Trans fat M | 0.7 g | |
| Cholesterol M | 67.7 mg | 23% |
| Sodium M | 54.9 mg | 2% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber | not reported | |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein C | 17.5 g | 35% |
| Calcium M | 6.9 mg | 0.5% |
| Iron M | 2 mg | 11% |
| Magnesium M | 16.4 mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus M | 144 mg | 12% |
| Potassium M | 273 mg | 6% |
| Zinc M | 3.8 mg | 35% |
| Copper M | 0.055 mg | 6% |
| Manganese M | 0 mg | 0% |
% 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 29%
- Fat 71%
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
- Protein17.5 gin the lowest quarter of beef products (median 24.2 g)
- Fat19.4 gin the top quarter of beef products (median 9.3 g)
- Saturated fat6.8 gin the top quarter of beef products (median 3.5 g)
- Sodium54.9 mgbelow the median for beef products (median 61 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal7.1 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water62.8 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat M | 7.2 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat M | 0.49 g |
Other components (3)
| Water M | 62.8 g |
|---|---|
| Nitrogen M | 2.8 g |
| Ash M | 0.83 g |
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in raw beef?
100 g of raw beef has 248 kcal. Reference amount, racc (114 g): about 283 kcal.
Is raw beef high in protein?
Raw beef contains 17.5 g of protein per 100 g (35% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 20 g in reference amount, racc (114 g). About 29% 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.
How much fat is in raw beef?
Raw beef contains 19.4 g of fat per 100 g, of which 6.8 g is saturated (34% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does raw beef contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are zinc (35% DV), phosphorus (12% DV) and iron (11% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw beef?
100 g contains 54.9 mg of sodium, 2% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: Foundation Foods, record dated April 20, 2023. FoodFactly last checked it on November 8, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: Foundation Foods, record 2514744. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 20, 2023. Imported November 8, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 90/100 (how it is calculated).
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