Calories in Beef, retail cuts, separable fat, cooked
Generic food Cooked Meat
Beef, retail cuts, separable fat, cooked contains 680 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 oz (28.4 g) provides about 193 kcal.
Roughly 94% of its calories come from fat, with 6% 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 38% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 15% of the Daily Value for selenium and 11% of the Daily Value for zinc.
These values are for the cooked food. Raw and other preparations have their own values, 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 | 680 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 70.3 g | 90% |
| Saturated fat ? | 28.5 g | 143% |
| Cholesterol ? | 95 mg | 32% |
| Sodium M | 23 mg | 1% |
| Total carbohydrates Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars Z | 0 g | |
| Protein M | 10.7 g | 21% |
| Vitamin A ? | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D ? | 0.4 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E M | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K C | 3.1 µg | 3% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.03 mg | 3% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.046 mg | 4% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 1.5 mg | 10% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 0.22 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.14 mg | 8% |
| Folate (B9) C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 M | 0.9 µg | 38% |
| Choline I | 56.1 mg | 10% |
| Calcium M | 19 mg | 1% |
| Iron M | 1.1 mg | 6% |
| Magnesium M | 6 mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus M | 64 mg | 5% |
| Potassium M | 99 mg | 2% |
| Zinc M | 1.2 mg | 11% |
| Copper M | 0.04 mg | 4% |
| Manganese M | 0 mg | 0% |
| Selenium M | 8.3 µg | 15% |
% 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 6%
- Fat 94%
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
- Protein10.7 gin the lowest quarter of beef products (median 24.2 g)
- Fat70.3 gin the top quarter of beef products (median 9.3 g)
- Saturated fat28.5 gin the top quarter of beef products (median 3.5 g)
- Sodium23 mgin the lowest quarter of beef products (median 61 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal1.6 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water18.6 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 30.5 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 2.7 g |
Amino acids (19)
| Tryptophan M | 0.07 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine M | 0.43 g |
| Isoleucine M | 0.49 g |
| Leucine M | 0.85 g |
| Lysine M | 0.9 g |
| Methionine M | 0.28 g |
| Cystine M | 0.14 g |
| Phenylalanine M | 0.42 g |
| Tyrosine M | 0.34 g |
| Valine M | 0.53 g |
| Arginine M | 0.69 g |
| Histidine M | 0.34 g |
| Alanine M | 0.65 g |
| Aspartic acid M | 0.97 g |
| Glutamic acid M | 1.6 g |
| Glycine M | 0.65 g |
| Proline M | 0.51 g |
| Serine M | 0.42 g |
| Hydroxyproline I | 0.11 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) M | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) M | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 1.6 g |
| SFA 4:0 Z | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 Z | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 Z | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 ? | 0.27 g |
| SFA 12:0 ? | 0.25 g |
| SFA 14:0 ? | 2.4 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 17.8 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 7.9 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 27.1 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 1 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 3.1 g |
| PUFA 18:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 ? | 0.17 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) M | 0.015 g |
Carotenoids (11)
| Beta-carotene Z | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene Z | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin Z | 0 µg |
| Retinol M | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha Z | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units M | 15 IU |
| Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) M | 0.4 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta Z | 0 µg |
| Tocopherol, beta M | 0 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma M | 0 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta M | 0 mg |
Other components (13)
| Water M | 18.6 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol Z | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash M | 0.45 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy ? | 2,845 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 0 IU |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) Z | 0 µg |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food M | 0 µg |
| Betaine I | 2.2 mg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veal, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable fat, cooked Cooked | 642 | 9.4 g | 0 g | 66.7 g |
| Lamb, Australian, imported, fresh, separable fat, cooked Cooked | 639 | 9.4 g | 0 g | 66.4 g |
| Lamb, New Zealand, imported, subcutaneous fat, cooked Cooked | 674 | 5.2 g | 0.62 g | 72.3 g |
| Pork, fresh, separable fat, cooked Cooked | 626 | 7.1 g | 0 g | 66.1 g |
| Lamb, New Zealand, imported, Intermuscular fat, cooked Cooked | 596 | 8.5 g | 0 g | 62.4 g |
| Pork, cured, separable fat (from ham and arm picnic), roasted Cooked | 591 | 7.6 g | 0 g | 61.9 g |
| Lamb, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, raw Raw | 665 | 6.7 g | 0 g | 70.6 g |
| Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, jowl, raw Raw | 655 | 6.4 g | 0 g | 69.6 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in cooked beef?
100 g of cooked beef has 680 kcal. 1 oz (28.4 g): about 193 kcal. 3 oz (85 g): about 578 kcal.
Is cooked beef high in protein?
Cooked beef contains 10.7 g of protein per 100 g (21% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 3 g in 1 oz (28.4 g). About 6% 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 cooked beef?
Cooked 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 cooked beef?
Cooked beef contains 70.3 g of fat per 100 g, of which 28.5 g is saturated (143% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does cooked beef contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin B12 (38% DV), selenium (15% DV), zinc (11% DV) and choline (10% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cooked beef?
100 g contains 23 mg of sodium, 1% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does beef have the same nutrition cooked and raw?
No. Per 100 g, beef, retail cuts, separable fat, cooked has 680 kcal, while beef, retail cuts, separable fat, raw has 674 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 168606. 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).
General nutrition information, not medical advice. Individual needs differ; see our disclaimer.