Beef, ground, with egg and onion: Nutrition Facts
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Beef, ground, with egg and onion contains 228 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 medium patty (85 g) provides about 194 kcal.
Roughly 59% of its calories come from fat, with 39% from protein and 2% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in meat mixed dishes on FoodFactly, where the median is 137 kcal per 100 g across 233 foods.
100 g provides 95% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 47% of the Daily Value for zinc and 36% of the Daily Value for selenium.
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 228 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 14.5 g | 19% |
| Saturated fat C | 5.5 g | 28% |
| Cholesterol C | 104 mg | 35% |
| Sodium C | 732 mg | 32% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 1.1 g | 0.4% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0.1 g | 0.4% |
| Total sugars C | 0.54 g | |
| Protein C | 21.9 g | 44% |
| Vitamin A C | 16 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin C C | 0.5 mg | 0.6% |
| Vitamin D C | 0.2 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.19 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K C | 1.4 µg | 1% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.048 mg | 4% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.19 mg | 15% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 4.1 mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.32 mg | 19% |
| Folate (B9) C | 13 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 2.3 µg | 95% |
| Choline C | 91.5 mg | 17% |
| Calcium C | 26 mg | 2% |
| Iron C | 2.1 mg | 12% |
| Magnesium C | 18 mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus C | 174 mg | 14% |
| Potassium C | 270 mg | 6% |
| Zinc C | 5.1 mg | 47% |
| Copper C | 0.072 mg | 8% |
| Selenium C | 20 µg | 36% |
% 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%
- Carbohydrates 2%
- Fat 59%
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
- Protein21.9 gin the top quarter of meat mixed dishes (median 8.2 g)
- Fiber0.1 gin the lowest quarter of meat mixed dishes (median 0.9 g)
- Sugars0.54 gin the lowest quarter of meat mixed dishes (median 1.3 g)
- Fat14.5 gin the top quarter of meat mixed dishes (median 6.8 g)
- Saturated fat5.5 gin the top quarter of meat mixed dishes (median 2 g)
- Sodium732 mgin the top quarter of meat mixed dishes (median 319 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal9.6 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water60.3 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 6.4 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.53 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0.003 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 0.42 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.01 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.39 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 3.1 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 1.7 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 5.5 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.049 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.051 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.52 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.046 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.002 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 1 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 32 µg |
| Retinol C | 16 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 1 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 60.3 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 13 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burrito bowl, beef or pork | 213 | 20 g | 0.27 g | 14.2 g |
| Clam cake or patty | 246 | 19 g | 6.8 g | 15.4 g |
| Veal scallopini | 241 | 18.7 g | 1.5 g | 17.5 g |
| CRACKER BARREL, farm raised catfish platter | 266 | 22.9 g | 5.3 g | 17.1 g |
| Steak tartare | 216 | 17.4 g | 0.34 g | 15.6 g |
| Lamb or mutton with gravy | 219 | 17.3 g | 1.6 g | 15.4 g |
| Kung Pao beef | 216 | 17.9 g | 4.6 g | 14.4 g |
| Chicken or turkey cake, patty, or croquette | 262 | 20.8 g | 2.6 g | 18.8 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in beef?
100 g of beef has 228 kcal. 1 medium patty (85 g): about 194 kcal. 1 oz, raw, yield after cooking (21 g): about 48 kcal. 1 small patty (68 g): about 155 kcal.
Is beef high in protein?
Beef contains 21.9 g of protein per 100 g (44% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 18.6 g in 1 medium patty (85 g). About 39% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other meat mixed dishes, that is among the highest quarter (median 8.2 g).
How many carbs are in beef?
Beef has 1.1 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0.1 g of fiber and 0.54 g of sugars.
How much fat is in beef?
Beef contains 14.5 g of fat per 100 g, of which 5.5 g is saturated (28% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does beef contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin B12 (95% DV), zinc (47% DV), selenium (36% 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 beef?
100 g contains 732 mg of sodium, 32% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does beef have the same nutrition not specified and raw?
No. Per 100 g, beef, ground, with egg and onion has 228 kcal, while beef, retail cuts, separable fat, raw has 674 kcal. Processing 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: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. 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: FNDDS (Survey), record 2706748. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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