Beef, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/8" fat, select, cooked: Nutrition Facts

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Beef, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/8" fat, select, cooked contains 167 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 3 oz (85 g) provides about 142 kcal.

Roughly 66% of its calories come from protein, with 34% from fat and 0% 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 70% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 61% of the Daily Value for selenium and 50% 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.

167kcal per 100 g
27.5 gprotein
0 gcarbohydrates
6.4 gfat
142kcal in 3 oz (85 g)

Nutrition facts

Nutrition facts for the selected amount
NutrientAmount per 100 g% DV
Calories C 167 kcal
Total fat C 6.4 g 8%
Saturated fat C 2.4 g 12%
Trans fat C 0.18 g
Cholesterol C 74 mg 25%
Sodium C 51 mg 2%
Total carbohydrates C 0 g 0%
Dietary fiber C 0 g 0%
Total sugars C 0 g
Protein C 27.5 g 55%
Vitamin A C 1 µg0.1%
Vitamin C C 0 mg0%
Vitamin D C 0.1 µg0.5%
Vitamin E C 0.25 mg2%
Vitamin K C 1.3 µg1%
Thiamin (B1) C 0.071 mg6%
Riboflavin (B2) C 0.2 mg15%
Niacin (B3) C 5.9 mg37%
Pantothenic acid (B5) C 0.54 mg11%
Vitamin B6 C 0.5 mg29%
Folate (B9) C 8 µg2%
Vitamin B12 C 1.7 µg70%
Choline C 85.1 mg15%
Calcium C 11 mg0.8%
Iron C 2.2 mg12%
Magnesium C 22 mg5%
Phosphorus C 192 mg15%
Potassium C 294 mg6%
Zinc C 5.5 mg50%
Copper C 0.076 mg8%
Manganese C 0.029 mg1%
Selenium C 33.6 µg61%

% 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: 66%Fat: 34%167kcal / 100 g
  • Protein 66%
  • Fat 34%

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 B1270%Selenium61%Zinc50%Niacin (B3)37%Vitamin B629%Choline15%Riboflavin (B2)15%Phosphorus15%Iron12%Pantothenic acid (B5)11%

Nutritional insights

  • Protein27.5 gabove the median for beef products (median 24.2 g)
  • Fat6.4 gbelow the median for beef products (median 9.3 g)
  • Saturated fat2.4 gbelow the median for beef products (median 3.5 g)
  • Sodium51 mgin the lowest quarter of beef products (median 61 mg)
  • Protein per 100 kcal16.5 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
  • Water60 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms

Full nutrient profile

Fats and cholesterol (2)
Monounsaturated fat C2.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat C0.32 g
Amino acids (19)
Tryptophan C0.25 g
Threonine C1.3 g
Isoleucine C1.4 g
Leucine C2.4 g
Lysine C2.6 g
Methionine C0.77 g
Cystine C0.34 g
Phenylalanine C1.2 g
Tyrosine C1 g
Valine C1.5 g
Arginine C1.9 g
Histidine C1 g
Alanine C1.8 g
Aspartic acid C2.8 g
Glutamic acid C4.6 g
Glycine C1.6 g
Proline C1.3 g
Serine C1.2 g
Hydroxyproline C0.23 g
Individual fatty acids (39)
EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C0.002 g
DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C0.001 g
ALA (omega-3, 18:3 n-3) C0.006 g
Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C0.25 g
SFA 4:0 C0 g
SFA 6:0 C0 g
SFA 8:0 C0 g
SFA 10:0 C0.003 g
SFA 12:0 C0.004 g
SFA 14:0 C0.16 g
SFA 16:0 C1.3 g
SFA 18:0 C0.78 g
SFA 20:0 C0.001 g
MUFA 18:1 C2.4 g
PUFA 18:3 C0.013 g
PUFA 20:4 C0.038 g
MUFA 14:1 C0.017 g
MUFA 16:1 C0.2 g
PUFA 18:4 C0 g
MUFA 20:1 C0.004 g
MUFA 22:1 C0 g
PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C0.012 g
SFA 15:0 C0.018 g
SFA 17:0 C0.043 g
SFA 24:0 C0.003 g
TFA 16:1 t C0.004 g
TFA 18:1 t C0.17 g
TFA 18:2 t not further defined C0.007 g
PUFA 18:2 CLAs C0.012 g
PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c C0 g
MUFA 16:1 c C0.097 g
MUFA 18:1 c C1.2 g
PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c C0.14 g
MUFA 17:1 C0.03 g
PUFA 20:3 C0.007 g
Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic C0.17 g
Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic C0.007 g
MUFA 15:1 C0.013 g
PUFA 20:3 n-6 C0.007 g
Carotenoids (11)
Beta-carotene C0 µg
Lycopene C0 µg
Lutein + zeaxanthin C0 µg
Retinol C1 µg
Carotene, alpha C0 µg
Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units C3 IU
Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) C0.1 µg
Cryptoxanthin, beta C0 µg
Tocopherol, beta C0 mg
Tocopherol, gamma C0 mg
Tocopherol, delta C0 mg
Other components (12)
Water C60 g
Alcohol C0 g
Caffeine C0 mg
Ash C1.1 g
Theobromine C0 mg
Energy C700 kJ
Vitamin A, IU C3 IU
Folic acid C0 µg
Folate, food C8 µg
Betaine C10 mg
Vitamin E, added C0 mg
Vitamin B-12, added C0 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 171778. 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 167 kcal. 3 oz (85 g): about 142 kcal.

Is cooked beef high in protein?

Cooked beef contains 27.5 g of protein per 100 g (55% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 23.4 g in 3 oz (85 g). About 66% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other beef products, that is above the median (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 6.4 g of fat per 100 g, of which 2.4 g is saturated (12% 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 (70% DV), selenium (61% DV), zinc (50% DV), Niacin (B3) (37% DV) and Vitamin B6 (29% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.

How much sodium is in cooked beef?

100 g contains 51 mg of sodium, 2% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.

Does beef have the same nutrition cooked and raw?

No. Per 100 g, beef, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/8" fat, select, cooked has 167 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.