Calories in Beef, corned
Generic food Meat
Beef, corned contains 251 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 oz yields (20 g) provides about 50 kcal.
Roughly 70% of its calories come from fat, with 30% from protein and 0.8% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in cold cuts and cured meats on FoodFactly, where the median is 200 kcal per 100 g across 43 foods.
100 g provides 68% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 60% of the Daily Value for selenium and 42% of the Daily Value for zinc.
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 251 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 19 g | 24% |
| Saturated fat C | 6.3 g | 32% |
| Cholesterol C | 98 mg | 33% |
| Sodium C | 973 mg | 42% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 0.47 g | 0.2% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars C | 0 g | |
| Protein C | 18.2 g | 36% |
| Vitamin A C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D C | 0.1 µg | 0.5% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.16 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K C | 1.5 µg | 1% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.026 mg | 2% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.17 mg | 13% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 3 mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.23 mg | 14% |
| Folate (B9) C | 6 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 1.6 µg | 68% |
| Choline C | 69.2 mg | 13% |
| Calcium C | 8 mg | 0.6% |
| Iron C | 1.9 mg | 10% |
| Magnesium C | 12 mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus C | 125 mg | 10% |
| Potassium C | 145 mg | 3% |
| Zinc C | 4.6 mg | 42% |
| Copper C | 0.15 mg | 17% |
| Selenium C | 32.8 µg | 60% |
% 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 30%
- Carbohydrates 0.8%
- Fat 70%
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
- Sugars0 gin the lowest quarter of cold cuts and cured meats (median 0.26 g)
- Fat19 gabove the median for cold cuts and cured meats (median 11.3 g)
- Saturated fat6.3 gabove the median for cold cuts and cured meats (median 3.5 g)
- Sodium973 mgbelow the median for cold cuts and cured meats (median 1,040 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal7.3 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water59.8 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 9.2 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.67 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 0.54 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.04 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.02 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.5 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 3.7 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 1.7 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 7.8 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.13 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 1.4 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 59.8 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 6 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pork, cured, ham, whole, separable lean and fat, unheated | 246 | 18.5 g | 0.06 g | 18.5 g |
| Sausage, Polish, beef with chicken, hot | 259 | 17.6 g | 3.6 g | 19.4 g |
| Ham and cheese spread | 245 | 16.2 g | 2.3 g | 18.5 g |
| Ham, minced | 263 | 16.3 g | 1.8 g | 20.7 g |
| Bologna, pork | 247 | 15.3 g | 0.73 g | 19.9 g |
| Pork sausage, reduced fat | 267 | 20.9 g | 0.15 g | 20.3 g |
| Luncheon sausage, pork and beef | 260 | 15.4 g | 1.6 g | 20.9 g |
| Pork, cured, shoulder, blade roll, separable lean and fat, unheated | 269 | 16.5 g | 0 g | 22 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in beef?
100 g of beef has 251 kcal. 1 oz yields (20 g): about 50 kcal. 1 cubic inch (17 g): about 43 kcal. 1 piece/slice, any size (30 g): about 75 kcal.
Is beef high in protein?
Beef contains 18.2 g of protein per 100 g (36% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 3.6 g in 1 oz yields (20 g). About 30% of its calories come from protein.
How many carbs are in beef?
Beef has 0.47 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in beef?
Beef contains 19 g of fat per 100 g, of which 6.3 g is saturated (32% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does beef contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin B12 (68% DV), selenium (60% DV), zinc (42% DV), Niacin (B3) (19% DV) and copper (17% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in beef?
100 g contains 973 mg of sodium, 42% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does beef have the same nutrition not specified and raw?
No. Per 100 g, beef, corned has 251 kcal, while beef, retail cuts, separable fat, raw has 674 kcal. Processing 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: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. 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: FNDDS (Survey), record 2705850. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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