Beef, brisket, whole, separable lean only, all grades, raw: Nutrition Facts

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Beef, brisket, whole, separable lean only, all grades, raw contains 157 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 lb (454 g) provides about 712 kcal.

Roughly 55% of its calories come from protein, with 44% from fat and 2% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).

That is less 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 101% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 39% of the Daily Value for zinc and 30% of the Daily Value for selenium.

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.

157kcal per 100 g
20.7 gprotein
0.6 gcarbohydrates
7.4 gfat
712kcal in 1 lb (454 g)

Nutrition facts

Nutrition facts for the selected amount
NutrientAmount per 100 g% DV
Calories C 157 kcal
Total fat ? 7.4 g 9%
Saturated fat ? 2.6 g 13%
Cholesterol ? 62 mg 21%
Sodium ? 79 mg 3%
Total carbohydrates C 0.6 g 0.2%
Dietary fiber Z 0 g 0%
Total sugars Z 0 g
Protein ? 20.7 g 41%
Vitamin A ? 0 µg0%
Vitamin C Z 0 mg0%
Vitamin E I 0.32 mg2%
Vitamin K I 1.3 µg1%
Thiamin (B1) ? 0.1 mg8%
Riboflavin (B2) ? 0.17 mg13%
Niacin (B3) ? 3.9 mg25%
Pantothenic acid (B5) ? 0.35 mg7%
Vitamin B6 ? 0.42 mg25%
Folate (B9) C 7 µg2%
Vitamin B12 ? 2.4 µg101%
Choline I 86.5 mg16%
Calcium ? 5 mg0.4%
Iron ? 1.9 mg11%
Magnesium ? 23 mg5%
Phosphorus ? 201 mg16%
Potassium ? 330 mg7%
Zinc ? 4.3 mg39%
Copper ? 0.08 mg9%
Manganese ? 0.014 mg0.6%
Selenium I 16.4 µg30%

% 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: 55%Carbohydrates: 2%Fat: 44%157kcal / 100 g
  • Protein 55%
  • Carbohydrates 2%
  • Fat 44%

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

Vitamin B12101%Zinc39%Selenium30%Vitamin B625%Niacin (B3)25%Phosphorus16%Choline16%Riboflavin (B2)13%Iron11%Copper9%

Nutritional insights

  • Protein20.7 gin the lowest quarter of beef products (median 24.2 g)
  • Fat7.4 gbelow the median for beef products (median 9.3 g)
  • Saturated fat2.6 gbelow the median for beef products (median 3.5 g)
  • Sodium79 mgin the top quarter of beef products (median 61 mg)
  • Protein per 100 kcal13.2 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
  • Water70.3 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms

Full nutrient profile

Fats and cholesterol (2)
Monounsaturated fat ?3.5 g
Polyunsaturated fat ?0.23 g
Amino acids (18)
Tryptophan ?0.23 g
Threonine ?0.91 g
Isoleucine ?0.93 g
Leucine ?1.6 g
Lysine ?1.7 g
Methionine ?0.53 g
Cystine ?0.23 g
Phenylalanine ?0.81 g
Tyrosine ?0.7 g
Valine ?1 g
Arginine ?1.3 g
Histidine ?0.71 g
Alanine ?1.3 g
Aspartic acid ?1.9 g
Glutamic acid ?3.1 g
Glycine ?1.1 g
Proline ?0.92 g
Serine ?0.79 g
Individual fatty acids (19)
EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) I0 g
DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) I0 g
Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ?0.18 g
SFA 4:0 Z0 g
SFA 6:0 Z0 g
SFA 8:0 Z0 g
SFA 10:0 ?0 g
SFA 12:0 ?0 g
SFA 14:0 ?0.22 g
SFA 16:0 ?1.6 g
SFA 18:0 ?0.73 g
MUFA 18:1 ?3.1 g
PUFA 18:3 ?0.02 g
PUFA 20:4 ?0.03 g
MUFA 16:1 ?0.35 g
PUFA 18:4 Z0 g
MUFA 20:1 ?0 g
MUFA 22:1 I0 g
PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) I0 g
Carotenoids (6)
Beta-carotene Z0 µg
Lycopene Z0 µg
Lutein + zeaxanthin Z0 µg
Retinol I0 µg
Carotene, alpha Z0 µg
Cryptoxanthin, beta Z0 µg
Other components (11)
Water ?70.3 g
Alcohol Z0 g
Caffeine Z0 mg
Ash ?1 g
Theobromine Z0 mg
Energy C658 kJ
Vitamin A, IU ?0 IU
Folic acid Z0 µg
Folate, food ?7 µg
Vitamin E, added Z0 mg
Vitamin B-12, added Z0 µg

Other forms of Beef

Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.

FoodCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
Beef, bologna, reduced sodium 310 11.7 g 2 g 28.4 g
Beef, retail cuts, separable fat, raw Raw 674 8.2 g 0 g 70.9 g
Beef, retail cuts, separable fat, cooked Cooked 680 10.7 g 0 g 70.3 g
Beef, grass-fed, ground, raw Raw 198 19.4 g 0 g 12.7 g
Beef, flank, steak, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, choice, raw Raw 149 21.7 g 0 g 6.3 g
Beef, flank, steak, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, choice, cooked, braised Cooked 237 28 g 0 g 13 g
Beef, flank, steak, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, choice, cooked, broiled Cooked 194 27.8 g 0 g 8.3 g
Beef, rib, eye, small end (ribs 10-12), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, choice, raw Raw 274 17.5 g 0 g 22.1 g
Beef, rib, shortribs, separable lean and fat, choice, cooked, braised Cooked 471 21.6 g 0 g 42 g
Beef, rib, shortribs, separable lean only, choice, raw Raw 175 19.1 g 0.4 g 10.2 g
Beef, rib, shortribs, separable lean only, choice, cooked, braised Cooked 295 30.8 g 0 g 18.1 g
Beef, round, full cut, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, broiled Cooked 191 29.2 g 0 g 7.3 g

Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.

Foods with a similar nutritional profile

FoodCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
Pork, fresh, loin, blade (chops or roasts), boneless, separable lean and fat only, raw Raw 157 20.5 g 0.76 g 7.9 g
Lamb, New Zealand, imported, rack - fully frenched, separable lean only, raw Raw 147 20.6 g 0 g 7.1 g
Bison, ground, grass-fed, raw Raw 146 20.2 g 0.05 g 7.2 g
Game meat, muskrat, raw Raw 162 20.8 g 0 g 8.1 g
Lamb, New Zealand, imported, netted shoulder, rolled, boneless, separable lean only, raw Raw 143 20.2 g 0 g 6.9 g
Pork, fresh, loin, top loin (chops), boneless, separable lean and fat, raw Raw 155 21.6 g 0 g 6.9 g
Lamb, New Zealand, imported, neck chops, separable lean only, raw Raw 151 19.8 g 0 g 8 g
Veal, Australian, shank, hind, bone-in, separable lean and fat, raw Raw 144 19.8 g 0 g 7.2 g

Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in raw beef?

100 g of raw beef has 157 kcal. 1 lb (454 g): about 712 kcal. 4 oz (113 g): about 177 kcal.

Is raw beef high in protein?

Raw beef contains 20.7 g of protein per 100 g (41% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 94 g in 1 lb (454 g). About 55% 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 0.6 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.

How much fat is in raw beef?

Raw beef contains 7.4 g of fat per 100 g, of which 2.6 g is saturated (13% 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 Vitamin B12 (101% DV), zinc (39% DV), selenium (30% DV), Vitamin B6 (25% DV) and Niacin (B3) (25% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.

How much sodium is in raw beef?

100 g contains 79 mg of sodium, 3% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.

Does beef have the same nutrition raw and cooked?

No. Per 100 g, beef, brisket, whole, separable lean only, all grades, raw has 157 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 168607. 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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