Beef, cured, corned beef, canned: Nutrition Facts
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Beef, cured, corned beef, canned contains 250 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 slice, 3/4 oz (21 g) provides about 53 kcal.
Roughly 55% of its calories come from fat, with 45% from protein and 0% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for sausages and luncheon meats on FoodFactly (265 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 78% of the Daily Value for selenium, 68% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12 and 32% of the Daily Value for zinc.
These values are for the canned food. Raw and other preparations have their own values, listed separately below.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 250 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 14.9 g | 19% |
| Saturated fat ? | 6.2 g | 31% |
| Cholesterol ? | 86 mg | 29% |
| Sodium L | 897 mg | 39% |
| Total carbohydrates Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars Z | 0 g | |
| Protein ? | 27.1 g | 54% |
| Vitamin A ? | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D ? | 0.2 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.15 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K C | 1.6 µg | 1% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.02 mg | 2% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.15 mg | 11% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 2.4 mg | 15% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 0.63 mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.13 mg | 8% |
| Folate (B9) C | 9 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 ? | 1.6 µg | 68% |
| Choline I | 89.2 mg | 16% |
| Calcium ? | 12 mg | 0.9% |
| Iron ? | 2.1 mg | 12% |
| Magnesium ? | 14 mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus ? | 111 mg | 9% |
| Potassium ? | 136 mg | 3% |
| Zinc ? | 3.6 mg | 32% |
| Copper ? | 0.064 mg | 7% |
| Manganese ? | 0.014 mg | 0.6% |
| Selenium I | 42.9 µg | 78% |
% 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 45%
- Fat 55%
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
- Protein27.1 gin the top quarter of sausages and luncheon meats (median 14.5 g)
- Sugars0 gin the lowest quarter of sausages and luncheon meats (median 0.2 g)
- Fat14.9 gbelow the median for sausages and luncheon meats (median 21.9 g)
- Saturated fat6.2 gbelow the median for sausages and luncheon meats (median 7.4 g)
- Sodium897 mgbelow the median for sausages and luncheon meats (median 962 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal10.8 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water57.7 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 6 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 0.63 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan ? | 0.25 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine ? | 1 g |
| Isoleucine ? | 1.2 g |
| Leucine ? | 2 g |
| Lysine ? | 2.1 g |
| Methionine ? | 0.63 g |
| Cystine ? | 0.35 g |
| Phenylalanine ? | 0.98 g |
| Tyrosine ? | 0.88 g |
| Valine ? | 1.2 g |
| Arginine ? | 1.7 g |
| Histidine ? | 0.86 g |
| Alanine ? | 2 g |
| Aspartic acid ? | 2.7 g |
| Glutamic acid ? | 4.4 g |
| Glycine ? | 2.3 g |
| Proline ? | 2 g |
| Serine ? | 1.1 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) ? | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) ? | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0.42 g |
| SFA 4:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 ? | 0.1 g |
| SFA 12:0 ? | 0.07 g |
| SFA 14:0 ? | 0.42 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 3 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 2.3 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 5 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.21 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.8 g |
| PUFA 18:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) ? | 0 g |
Carotenoids (8)
| Beta-carotene Z | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene Z | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin Z | 0 µg |
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha Z | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units I | 10 IU |
| Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) I | 0.2 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta Z | 0 µg |
Sterols (1)
| Phytosterols ? | 0 mg |
|---|
Other components (12)
| Water ? | 57.7 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol ? | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash ? | 2.9 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy ? | 1,046 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 0 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 9 µg |
| Betaine I | 11.7 mg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ham, canned Canned | 167 | 20.9 g | 0.49 g | 8.4 g |
| Pork, fresh, loin, center rib (roasts), bone-in, separable lean and fat, cooked, roasted Cooked | 248 | 27 g | 0 g | 14.7 g |
| Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, cooked, roasted Cooked | 248 | 27.1 g | 0 g | 14.7 g |
| Pork, fresh, loin, center rib (roasts), boneless, separable lean and fat, cooked, roasted Cooked | 252 | 27 g | 0 g | 15.2 g |
| Pork, fresh, loin, country-style ribs, separable lean only, cooked, braised Cooked | 247 | 27.7 g | 0 g | 14.3 g |
| Pork, fresh, loin, center rib (chops), bone-in, separable lean and fat, cooked, pan-fried Cooked | 256 | 26.8 g | 0 g | 15.7 g |
| Barbecue beef, no sauce | 252 | 28 g | 0 g | 15.2 g |
| Lamb, New Zealand, imported, frozen, foreshank, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, cooked, braised Cooked | 258 | 27 g | 0 g | 15.8 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in canned beef?
100 g of canned beef has 250 kcal. 1 slice, 3/4 oz (21 g): about 53 kcal. 1 oz (28.4 g): about 71 kcal.
Is canned beef high in protein?
Canned beef contains 27.1 g of protein per 100 g (54% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 5.7 g in 1 slice, 3/4 oz (21 g). About 45% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other sausages and luncheon meats, that is among the highest quarter (median 14.5 g).
How many carbs are in canned beef?
Canned 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 canned beef?
Canned beef contains 14.9 g of fat per 100 g, of which 6.2 g is saturated (31% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does canned beef contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are selenium (78% DV), Vitamin B12 (68% DV), zinc (32% DV), choline (16% DV) and Niacin (B3) (15% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in canned beef?
100 g contains 897 mg of sodium, 39% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does beef have the same nutrition canned and raw?
No. Per 100 g, beef, cured, corned beef, canned has 250 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: 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 170602. 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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