Beef, chuck, short ribs, boneless, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, braised: Nutrition Facts

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Beef, chuck, short ribs, boneless, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, braised contains 224 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 piece (315 g) provides about 706 kcal.

Roughly 51% of its calories come from protein, with 49% from fat 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 153% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 112% of the Daily Value for zinc and 65% 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, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.

224kcal per 100 g
28.8 gprotein
0 gcarbohydrates
12.1 gfat
706kcal in 1 piece (315 g)

Nutrition facts

Nutrition facts for the selected amount
NutrientAmount per 100 g% DV
Calories C 224 kcal
Total fat M 12.1 g 15%
Saturated fat C 3.5 g 18%
Trans fat C 0.8 g
Cholesterol M 108 mg 36%
Sodium M 75 mg 3%
Total carbohydrates C 0 g 0%
Dietary fiber Z 0 g 0%
Total sugars Z 0 g
Protein M 28.8 g 58%
Vitamin A C 2 µg0.2%
Vitamin C Z 0 mg0%
Vitamin D ? 0.1 µg0.5%
Vitamin E M 0.07 mg0.5%
Vitamin K M 1.6 µg1%
Thiamin (B1) M 0.1 mg8%
Riboflavin (B2) M 0.28 mg22%
Niacin (B3) M 3.7 mg23%
Pantothenic acid (B5) M 0.87 mg17%
Vitamin B6 M 0.33 mg19%
Folate (B9) C 7 µg2%
Vitamin B12 M 3.7 µg153%
Choline M 107 mg19%
Calcium M 14 mg1%
Iron M 3.2 mg18%
Magnesium M 23 mg5%
Phosphorus M 209 mg17%
Potassium M 308 mg7%
Zinc M 12.3 mg112%
Copper M 0.11 mg12%
Manganese M 0.016 mg0.7%
Selenium M 36 µg65%

% 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: 51%Fat: 49%224kcal / 100 g
  • Protein 51%
  • Fat 49%

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 B12153%Zinc112%Selenium65%Niacin (B3)23%Riboflavin (B2)22%Vitamin B619%Choline19%Iron18%Pantothenic acid (B5)17%Phosphorus17%

Nutritional insights

  • Protein28.8 gin the top quarter of beef products (median 24.2 g)
  • Fat12.1 gabove the median for beef products (median 9.3 g)
  • Saturated fat3.5 gabove the median for beef products (median 3.5 g)
  • Sodium75 mgin the top quarter of beef products (median 61 mg)
  • Protein per 100 kcal12.9 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
  • Water58.7 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms

Full nutrient profile

Fats and cholesterol (2)
Monounsaturated fat C7.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat C0.76 g
Amino acids (19)
Tryptophan M0.33 g
Threonine M1.3 g
Isoleucine M1.3 g
Leucine M2.4 g
Lysine M2.6 g
Methionine M0.84 g
Cystine M0.31 g
Phenylalanine M1.1 g
Tyrosine M1 g
Valine M1.3 g
Arginine M1.9 g
Histidine M0.95 g
Alanine M1.7 g
Aspartic acid M2.7 g
Glutamic acid M4.7 g
Glycine M1.3 g
Proline M1.2 g
Serine M1.1 g
Hydroxyproline M0.15 g
Individual fatty acids (32)
EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) M0 g
DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) M0 g
ALA (omega-3, 18:3 n-3) M0.031 g
Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ?0.67 g
SFA 4:0 Z0 g
SFA 6:0 Z0 g
SFA 8:0 Z0 g
SFA 10:0 Z0 g
SFA 12:0 Z0 g
SFA 14:0 M0.22 g
SFA 16:0 M2 g
SFA 18:0 M1.2 g
SFA 20:0 M0.005 g
MUFA 18:1 ?7 g
PUFA 18:3 ?0.031 g
PUFA 20:4 M0.057 g
MUFA 14:1 M0.075 g
MUFA 16:1 M0.49 g
PUFA 18:4 Z0 g
MUFA 20:1 M0.027 g
MUFA 22:1 Z0 g
PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) M0 g
SFA 17:0 M0.11 g
SFA 24:0 M0.006 g
TFA 18:1 t M0.8 g
PUFA 18:2 CLAs M0.054 g
PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c M0.003 g
MUFA 18:1 c M6.2 g
PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c M0.62 g
MUFA 17:1 M0.14 g
Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic C0.8 g
MUFA 18:1-11 t (18:1t n-7) M0.5 g
Carotenoids (8)
Beta-carotene Z0 µg
Lycopene Z0 µg
Lutein + zeaxanthin Z0 µg
Retinol I2 µg
Carotene, alpha Z0 µg
Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units I4 IU
Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) I0.1 µg
Cryptoxanthin, beta Z0 µg
Other components (12)
Water M58.7 g
Alcohol Z0 g
Caffeine Z0 mg
Ash M0.93 g
Theobromine Z0 mg
Energy C937 kJ
Vitamin A, IU C8 IU
Folic acid I0 µg
Folate, food I7 µg
Betaine M15.1 mg
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.

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

Foods with a similar nutritional profile

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

Source of the nutrition information

  • USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 169568. 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.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in cooked beef?

100 g of cooked beef has 224 kcal. 1 piece (315 g): about 706 kcal. 3 oz (85 g): about 190 kcal.

Is cooked beef high in protein?

Cooked beef contains 28.8 g of protein per 100 g (58% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 90.7 g in 1 piece (315 g). About 51% 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 12.1 g of fat per 100 g, of which 3.5 g is saturated (18% 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 (153% DV), zinc (112% DV), selenium (65% DV), Niacin (B3) (23% DV) and Riboflavin (B2) (22% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.

How much sodium is in cooked beef?

100 g contains 75 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, chuck, short ribs, boneless, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, braised has 224 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.