Ground beef, 85% lean, raw: Nutrition Facts
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Ground beef, 85% lean, raw contains 215 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 4 oz (113 g) provides about 243 kcal.
Roughly 64% of its calories come from fat, with 36% 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 90% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 41% of the Daily Value for zinc and 29% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3).
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 | 215 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 15 g | 19% |
| Saturated fat C | 5.7 g | 29% |
| Trans fat C | 0.86 g | |
| Cholesterol M | 68 mg | 23% |
| Sodium M | 66 mg | 3% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars Z | 0 g | |
| Protein M | 18.6 g | 37% |
| 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 | 1.3 µg | 1% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.042 mg | 4% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.15 mg | 12% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 4.6 mg | 29% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 0.55 mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.35 mg | 20% |
| Folate (B9) C | 6 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 M | 2.2 µg | 90% |
| Choline M | 61.2 mg | 11% |
| Calcium M | 15 mg | 1% |
| Iron M | 2.1 mg | 12% |
| Magnesium M | 18 mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus M | 171 mg | 14% |
| Potassium M | 295 mg | 6% |
| Zinc M | 4.5 mg | 41% |
| Copper M | 0.067 mg | 7% |
| Manganese M | 0.01 mg | 0.4% |
| Selenium M | 15.8 µg | 29% |
| Fluoride M | 22.4 µg |
% 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 36%
- Fat 64%
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
- Protein18.6 gin the lowest quarter of beef products (median 24.2 g)
- Fat15 gabove the median for beef products (median 9.3 g)
- Saturated fat5.7 gabove the median for beef products (median 3.5 g)
- Sodium66 mgabove the median for beef products (median 61 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal8.6 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water65.7 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 6.5 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.43 g |
Amino acids (19)
| Tryptophan M | 0.094 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine M | 0.72 g |
| Isoleucine M | 0.82 g |
| Leucine M | 1.5 g |
| Lysine M | 1.5 g |
| Methionine M | 0.48 g |
| Cystine M | 0.19 g |
| Phenylalanine M | 0.73 g |
| Tyrosine M | 0.57 g |
| Valine M | 0.91 g |
| Arginine M | 1.2 g |
| Histidine M | 0.6 g |
| Alanine M | 1.2 g |
| Aspartic acid M | 1.7 g |
| Glutamic acid M | 2.8 g |
| Glycine M | 1.3 g |
| Proline M | 0.95 g |
| Serine M | 0.74 g |
| Hydroxyproline M | 0.27 g |
Individual fatty acids (32)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) M | 0.002 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) M | 0.001 g |
| ALA (omega-3, 18:3 n-3) M | 0.042 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) M | 0.33 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 | 0.011 g |
| SFA 14:0 M | 0.43 g |
| SFA 16:0 M | 3.2 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 1.8 g |
| SFA 20:0 M | 0.014 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 5.8 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.054 g |
| PUFA 20:4 M | 0.034 g |
| SFA 22:0 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 14:1 M | 0.12 g |
| MUFA 16:1 M | 0.53 g |
| PUFA 18:4 Z | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 M | 0.049 g |
| MUFA 22:1 Z | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) M | 0.012 g |
| SFA 15:0 M | 0.07 g |
| SFA 17:0 M | 0.17 g |
| TFA 18:1 t M | 0.86 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c M | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c M | 0.012 g |
| MUFA 17:1 M | 0.12 g |
| PUFA 20:3 M | 0 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic C | 0.86 g |
| MUFA 15:1 M | 0 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 (13)
| Water M | 65.7 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol Z | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash M | 0.91 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 898 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 14 IU |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) M | 0 µg |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food M | 6 µg |
| Betaine M | 8.1 mg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 0 µg |
Other forms of Ground 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pork, fresh, composite of trimmed retail cuts (leg, loin, shoulder, and spareribs), separable lean and fat, raw Raw | 216 | 19 g | 0 g | 15 g |
| Pork loin, raw Raw | 198 | 19.7 g | 0 g | 12.6 g |
| Lamb, Australian, imported, fresh, leg, whole (shank and sirloin), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, raw Raw | 215 | 18.2 g | 0 g | 15.2 g |
| Pork, fresh, composite of trimmed leg, loin, shoulder, and spareribs, (includes cuts to be cured), separable lean and fat, raw Raw | 211 | 18.2 g | 0 g | 14.8 g |
| Lamb, New Zealand, imported, leg chop/steak, bone-in, separable lean and fat, raw Raw | 206 | 18.6 g | 0.13 g | 14.5 g |
| Lamb, leg, whole (shank and sirloin), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, choice, raw Raw | 209 | 18.5 g | 0 g | 14.4 g |
| Lamb, Australian, imported, fresh, leg, sirloin chops, boneless, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, raw Raw | 208 | 18.3 g | 0 g | 14.4 g |
| Game meat, bison, ground, raw Raw | 223 | 18.7 g | 0 g | 15.9 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in raw ground beef?
100 g of raw ground beef has 215 kcal. 4 oz (113 g): about 243 kcal.
Is raw ground beef high in protein?
Raw ground beef contains 18.6 g of protein per 100 g (37% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 21 g in 4 oz (113 g). About 36% 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 ground beef?
Raw ground 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 ground beef?
Raw ground beef contains 15 g of fat per 100 g, of which 5.7 g is saturated (29% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does raw ground beef contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin B12 (90% DV), zinc (41% DV), Niacin (B3) (29% DV), selenium (29% DV) and Vitamin B6 (20% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw ground beef?
100 g contains 66 mg of sodium, 3% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does ground beef have the same nutrition raw and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, ground beef, 85% lean, raw has 215 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 171796. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Source description: "Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, raw (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)". Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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