Beef, ground, 90% lean meat / 10% fat, raw: Nutrition Facts
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This record duplicates Beef, ground, 90% lean meat / 10% fat, raw from another USDA dataset. Its values are kept for reference; the linked page is the main one.
Beef, ground, 90% lean meat / 10% fat, raw contains 190 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of reference amount, racc (114 g) provides about 217 kcal.
Roughly 61% of its calories come from fat, with 39% from protein and 0% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for beef products on FoodFactly (198 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 38% of the Daily Value for zinc, 12% of the Daily Value for phosphorus and 12% 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 | 190 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 12.9 g | 16% |
| Saturated fat M | 5.1 g | 25% |
| Trans fat M | 0.48 g | |
| Cholesterol M | 65.9 mg | 22% |
| Sodium M | 61.6 mg | 3% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber | not reported | |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein C | 18.2 g | 36% |
| Calcium M | 7.1 mg | 0.5% |
| Iron M | 2.1 mg | 12% |
| Magnesium M | 16.5 mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus M | 148 mg | 12% |
| Potassium M | 281 mg | 6% |
| Zinc M | 4.2 mg | 38% |
| Copper M | 0.056 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 39%
- Fat 61%
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
- Protein18.2 gin the lowest quarter of beef products (median 24.2 g)
- Fat12.9 gabove the median for beef products (median 9.3 g)
- Saturated fat5.1 gabove the median for beef products (median 3.5 g)
- Sodium61.6 mgabove the median for beef products (median 61 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal9.5 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water69 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat M | 4.5 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat M | 0.36 g |
Other components (3)
| Water M | 69 g |
|---|---|
| Nitrogen M | 2.9 g |
| Ash M | 0.85 g |
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in raw beef?
100 g of raw beef has 190 kcal. Reference amount, racc (114 g): about 217 kcal.
Is raw beef high in protein?
Raw beef contains 18.2 g of protein per 100 g (36% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 20.7 g in reference amount, racc (114 g). About 39% 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 12.9 g of fat per 100 g, of which 5.1 g is saturated (25% 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 (38% DV), phosphorus (12% DV) and iron (12% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw beef?
100 g contains 61.6 mg of sodium, 3% 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 2514743. 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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