Beef, rib, shortribs, separable lean only, choice, cooked, braised: Nutrition Facts
Generic food Cooked Meat
Beef, rib, shortribs, separable lean only, choice, cooked, braised contains 295 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 piece, cooked, excluding refuse, yield from 1 lb raw meat with refuse (121 g) provides about 357 kcal.
Roughly 57% of its calories come from fat, with 43% 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 144% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 71% of the Daily Value for zinc and 40% of the Daily Value for selenium.
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.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 295 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 18.1 g | 23% |
| Saturated fat ? | 7.7 g | 39% |
| Cholesterol ? | 93 mg | 31% |
| Sodium ? | 58 mg | 3% |
| Total carbohydrates Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars Z | 0 g | |
| Protein ? | 30.8 g | 62% |
| Vitamin A ? | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D ? | 0.3 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.14 mg | 0.9% |
| Vitamin K I | 1.9 µg | 2% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.065 mg | 5% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.2 mg | 16% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 3.2 mg | 20% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 0.34 mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.28 mg | 16% |
| Folate (B9) C | 7 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 ? | 3.5 µg | 144% |
| Choline I | 117 mg | 21% |
| Calcium ? | 11 mg | 0.8% |
| Iron ? | 3.4 mg | 19% |
| Magnesium ? | 22 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus ? | 235 mg | 19% |
| Potassium ? | 313 mg | 7% |
| Zinc ? | 7.8 mg | 71% |
| Copper ? | 0.11 mg | 12% |
| Manganese ? | 0.018 mg | 0.8% |
| Selenium C | 22.1 µg | 40% |
% 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 43%
- Fat 57%
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
- Protein30.8 gin the top quarter of beef products (median 24.2 g)
- Fat18.1 gin the top quarter of beef products (median 9.3 g)
- Saturated fat7.7 gin the top quarter of beef products (median 3.5 g)
- Sodium58 mgbelow the median for beef products (median 61 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal10.4 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water50.2 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 8 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 0.55 g |
Amino acids (19)
| Tryptophan C | 0.2 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine C | 1.2 g |
| Isoleucine C | 1.4 g |
| Leucine C | 2.4 g |
| Lysine C | 2.6 g |
| Methionine C | 0.8 g |
| Cystine C | 0.4 g |
| Phenylalanine C | 1.2 g |
| Tyrosine C | 0.98 g |
| Valine C | 1.5 g |
| Arginine C | 2 g |
| Histidine C | 0.98 g |
| Alanine C | 1.9 g |
| Aspartic acid C | 2.8 g |
| Glutamic acid C | 4.6 g |
| Glycine C | 1.9 g |
| Proline C | 1.5 g |
| Serine C | 1.2 g |
| Hydroxyproline I | 0.32 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) M | 0.003 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) M | 0.001 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0.43 g |
| SFA 4:0 Z | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 Z | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 Z | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 ? | 0.01 g |
| SFA 12:0 ? | 0.01 g |
| SFA 14:0 ? | 0.57 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 4.4 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 2.4 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 7 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.05 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0.05 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.63 g |
| PUFA 18:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 ? | 0.01 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) M | 0.015 g |
Carotenoids (8)
| Beta-carotene Z | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene Z | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin Z | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha Z | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units I | 12 IU |
| Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) I | 0.3 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta Z | 0 µg |
Sterols (1)
| Phytosterols ? | 0 mg |
|---|
Other components (13)
| Water ? | 50.2 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol Z | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash ? | 0.98 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy ? | 1,234 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 0 IU |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) Z | 0 µg |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 7 µg |
| Betaine I | 15.4 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, loin, separable lean and fat, cooked, braised Cooked | 284 | 30.2 g | 0 g | 17.2 g |
| Lamb, Australian, imported, fresh, rib chop, frenched, denuded, bone-in, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, cooked, grilled Cooked | 276 | 30.9 g | 0 g | 17 g |
| Lamb, shoulder, blade, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, braised Cooked | 288 | 32.4 g | 0 g | 16.6 g |
| Lamb, Australian, imported, fresh, shoulder, arm, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, cooked, braised Cooked | 311 | 29.7 g | 0 g | 20.4 g |
| Lamb, New Zealand, imported, breast, separable lean only, cooked, braised Cooked | 270 | 28.2 g | 0 g | 17.5 g |
| Lamb, shoulder, whole (arm and blade), separable lean only, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, braised Cooked | 283 | 32.8 g | 0 g | 15.9 g |
| Lamb, New Zealand, imported, neck chops, separable lean only, cooked, braised Cooked | 264 | 31.4 g | 0 g | 15.4 g |
| Lamb, New Zealand, imported, fore-shank, separable lean and fat, cooked, braised Cooked | 256 | 30.4 g | 0.03 g | 15 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 295 kcal. 1 piece, cooked, excluding refuse, yield from 1 lb raw meat with refuse (121 g): about 357 kcal. 3 oz (85 g): about 251 kcal.
Is cooked beef high in protein?
Cooked beef contains 30.8 g of protein per 100 g (62% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 37.2 g in 1 piece, cooked, excluding refuse, yield from 1 lb raw meat with refuse (121 g). About 43% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other beef products, that is among the highest 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 18.1 g of fat per 100 g, of which 7.7 g is saturated (39% 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 (144% DV), zinc (71% DV), selenium (40% DV), choline (21% DV) and Niacin (B3) (20% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cooked beef?
100 g contains 58 mg of sodium, 3% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does beef have the same nutrition cooked and raw?
No. Per 100 g, beef, rib, shortribs, separable lean only, choice, cooked, braised has 295 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 168615. 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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