Calories in Beef, ground, 80% lean meat / 20% fat, raw
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Beef, ground, 80% lean meat / 20% fat, raw contains 254 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 4 oz (113 g) provides about 287 kcal.
Roughly 72% of its calories come from fat, with 28% 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 89% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 38% of the Daily Value for zinc and 27% of the Daily Value for selenium.
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 | 254 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 20 g | 26% |
| Saturated fat C | 7.6 g | 38% |
| Trans fat C | 1.2 g | |
| Cholesterol M | 71 mg | 24% |
| Sodium M | 66 mg | 3% |
| Total carbohydrates Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars Z | 0 g | |
| Protein M | 17.2 g | 34% |
| Vitamin A ? | 4 µg | 0.4% |
| Vitamin C Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D M | 0.1 µg | 0.5% |
| Vitamin E M | 0.17 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K M | 1.8 µg | 2% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.043 mg | 4% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.15 mg | 12% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 4.2 mg | 26% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 0.5 mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.32 mg | 19% |
| Folate (B9) C | 7 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 M | 2.1 µg | 89% |
| Choline M | 56.4 mg | 10% |
| Calcium M | 18 mg | 1% |
| Iron M | 1.9 mg | 11% |
| Magnesium M | 17 mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus M | 158 mg | 13% |
| Potassium M | 270 mg | 6% |
| Zinc M | 4.2 mg | 38% |
| Copper M | 0.061 mg | 7% |
| Manganese M | 0.01 mg | 0.4% |
| Selenium M | 15 µg | 27% |
% 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 28%
- Fat 72%
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
- Protein17.2 gin the lowest quarter of beef products (median 24.2 g)
- Fat20 gin the top quarter of beef products (median 9.3 g)
- Saturated fat7.6 gin the top quarter of beef products (median 3.5 g)
- Sodium66 mgabove the median for beef products (median 61 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal6.8 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water61.9 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 8.8 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.52 g |
Amino acids (19)
| Tryptophan M | 0.087 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine M | 0.67 g |
| Isoleucine M | 0.76 g |
| Leucine M | 1.3 g |
| Lysine M | 1.4 g |
| Methionine M | 0.44 g |
| Cystine M | 0.18 g |
| Phenylalanine M | 0.67 g |
| Tyrosine M | 0.53 g |
| Valine M | 0.84 g |
| Arginine M | 1.1 g |
| Histidine M | 0.56 g |
| Alanine M | 1.1 g |
| Aspartic acid M | 1.5 g |
| Glutamic acid M | 2.6 g |
| Glycine M | 1.2 g |
| Proline M | 0.88 g |
| Serine M | 0.69 g |
| Hydroxyproline M | 0.27 g |
Individual fatty acids (28)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) Z | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) Z | 0 g |
| ALA (omega-3, 18:3 n-3) M | 0.051 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) M | 0.42 g |
| SFA 4:0 Z | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 Z | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 Z | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 M | 0.014 g |
| SFA 14:0 M | 0.59 g |
| SFA 16:0 M | 4.3 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 2.4 g |
| SFA 20:0 M | 0.016 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 7.7 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.065 g |
| PUFA 20:4 M | 0.035 g |
| MUFA 14:1 M | 0.16 g |
| MUFA 16:1 M | 0.72 g |
| PUFA 18:4 Z | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 M | 0.066 g |
| MUFA 22:1 Z | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) Z | 0 g |
| SFA 15:0 M | 0.095 g |
| SFA 17:0 M | 0.22 g |
| TFA 18:1 t M | 1.2 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c M | 0.015 g |
| MUFA 17:1 M | 0.16 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic C | 1.2 g |
Carotenoids (8)
| Beta-carotene Z | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene Z | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin Z | 0 µg |
| Retinol M | 4 µg |
| Carotene, alpha Z | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units M | 3 IU |
| Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) C | 0.1 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta Z | 0 µg |
Other components (12)
| Water M | 61.9 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol Z | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash M | 0.84 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 1,062 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 14 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food M | 7 µg |
| Betaine M | 8.2 mg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 0 µg |
Values by source
More than one dataset describes this food. FoodFactly keeps each source's values separately instead of blending them. The headline values above come from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
| Per 100 g | USDA Foundation |
|---|---|
| Calories | 248 kcal |
| Protein | 17.5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g |
| Fat | 19.4 g |
| Fiber | n/a |
| Sugars | n/a |
| Sodium | 54.9 mg |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamb, Australian, imported, fresh, leg, sirloin half, boneless, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, raw Raw | 254 | 17.3 g | 0 g | 20 g |
| Lamb, New Zealand, imported, netted shoulder, rolled, boneless, separable lean and fat, raw Raw | 252 | 16.9 g | 0.2 g | 20.4 g |
| Lamb, Australian, ground, 85% lean / 15% fat, raw Raw | 255 | 17.1 g | 0 g | 20.7 g |
| Lamb, Australian, imported, fresh, shoulder, whole (arm and blade), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, raw Raw | 256 | 16.7 g | 0 g | 20.5 g |
| Lamb, leg, sirloin half, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, choice, raw Raw | 261 | 17.2 g | 0 g | 20.8 g |
| Lamb, shoulder, arm, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, raw Raw | 260 | 16.8 g | 0 g | 20.9 g |
| Lamb, shoulder, blade, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, raw Raw | 259 | 16.6 g | 0 g | 20.9 g |
| Lamb, shoulder, whole (arm and blade), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, choice, raw Raw | 244 | 17.1 g | 0 g | 19 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 254 kcal. 4 oz (113 g): about 287 kcal.
Is raw beef high in protein?
Raw beef contains 17.2 g of protein per 100 g (34% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 19.4 g in 4 oz (113 g). About 28% 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 20 g of fat per 100 g, of which 7.6 g is saturated (38% 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 Vitamin B12 (89% DV), zinc (38% DV), selenium (27% DV), Niacin (B3) (26% DV) and Vitamin B6 (19% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw beef?
100 g contains 66 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, ground, 80% lean meat / 20% fat, raw has 254 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 174036. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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