Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, patty, cooked, pan-broiled: Nutrition Facts
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Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, patty, cooked, pan-broiled contains 232 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 patty, yield from 1/4 lb raw meat (83 g) provides about 193 kcal.
Roughly 56% of its calories come from fat, with 44% from protein 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 116% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 56% of the Daily Value for zinc and 37% 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.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 232 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 14 g | 18% |
| Saturated fat C | 5.3 g | 27% |
| Trans fat C | 0.62 g | |
| Cholesterol M | 84 mg | 28% |
| Sodium M | 79 mg | 3% |
| Total carbohydrates Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars Z | 0 g | |
| Protein M | 24.6 g | 49% |
| Vitamin A C | 3 µg | 0.3% |
| Vitamin C Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.13 mg | 0.9% |
| Vitamin K I | 1.5 µg | 1% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.043 mg | 4% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.18 mg | 14% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 5.8 mg | 36% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) I | 0.73 mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.37 mg | 22% |
| Folate (B9) C | 8 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 M | 2.8 µg | 116% |
| Choline I | 81.1 mg | 15% |
| Calcium M | 20 mg | 2% |
| Iron M | 2.7 mg | 15% |
| Magnesium M | 22 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus M | 211 mg | 17% |
| Potassium M | 349 mg | 7% |
| Zinc M | 6.2 mg | 56% |
| Copper M | 0.081 mg | 9% |
| Manganese M | 0.012 mg | 0.5% |
| Selenium M | 20.3 µg | 37% |
| Fluoride M | 22.4 µg |
% 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 44%
- Fat 56%
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
- Protein24.6 gabove the median for beef products (median 24.2 g)
- Fat14 gabove the median for beef products (median 9.3 g)
- Saturated fat5.3 gabove the median for beef products (median 3.5 g)
- Sodium79 mgin the top quarter of beef products (median 61 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal10.6 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water60.6 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 6 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.44 g |
Amino acids (19)
| Tryptophan M | 0.13 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine M | 0.95 g |
| Isoleucine M | 1.1 g |
| Leucine M | 1.9 g |
| Lysine M | 2 g |
| Methionine M | 0.63 g |
| Cystine M | 0.25 g |
| Phenylalanine M | 0.96 g |
| Tyrosine M | 0.76 g |
| Valine M | 1.2 g |
| Arginine M | 1.6 g |
| Histidine M | 0.8 g |
| Alanine M | 1.5 g |
| Aspartic acid M | 2.2 g |
| Glutamic acid M | 3.7 g |
| Glycine M | 1.7 g |
| Proline M | 1.3 g |
| Serine M | 0.99 g |
| Hydroxyproline I | 0.36 g |
Individual fatty acids (32)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) M | 0.003 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) M | 0.001 g |
| ALA (omega-3, 18:3 n-3) I | 0.047 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) M | 0.33 g |
| SFA 4:0 Z | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 Z | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 Z | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 I | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 M | 0.007 g |
| SFA 14:0 M | 0.37 g |
| SFA 16:0 M | 2.9 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 1.6 g |
| SFA 20:0 M | 0.009 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 4.9 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.009 g |
| PUFA 20:4 M | 0.043 g |
| SFA 22:0 I | 0 g |
| MUFA 14:1 M | 0.097 g |
| MUFA 16:1 M | 0.45 g |
| PUFA 18:4 I | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 M | 0.042 g |
| MUFA 22:1 I | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) M | 0.016 g |
| SFA 15:0 M | 0.061 g |
| SFA 17:0 M | 0.14 g |
| TFA 18:1 t C | 0.62 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c I | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c M | 0.009 g |
| MUFA 17:1 M | 0.12 g |
| PUFA 20:3 I | 0 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic C | 0.62 g |
| MUFA 15:1 I | 0 g |
Carotenoids (8)
| Beta-carotene Z | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene Z | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin Z | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 3 µg |
| Carotene, alpha Z | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units C | 2 IU |
| Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta Z | 0 µg |
Other components (13)
| Water M | 60.6 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol Z | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash M | 1.1 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 969 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU C | 10 IU |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) C | 0 µg |
| Folic acid I | 0 µg |
| Folate, food I | 8 µg |
| Betaine I | 7.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pork, fresh, shoulder, arm picnic, separable lean and fat, cooked, braised Cooked | 235 | 24.9 g | 0 g | 14.3 g |
| Lamb, Australian, imported, fresh, foreshank, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, cooked, braised Cooked | 236 | 24.8 g | 0 g | 14.4 g |
| Pork, fresh, shoulder, blade, boston (roasts), separable lean only, cooked, roasted Cooked | 232 | 24.2 g | 0 g | 14.3 g |
| Veal, rib, separable lean and fat, cooked, roasted Cooked | 228 | 24 g | 0 g | 14 g |
| Lamb, Australian, imported, fresh, leg, shank half, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, cooked, roasted Cooked | 231 | 25.3 g | 0 g | 13.7 g |
| Lamb, New Zealand, imported, frozen, leg, whole (shank and sirloin), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, cooked, roasted Cooked | 234 | 25.3 g | 0 g | 14 g |
| Pork, fresh, shoulder, whole, separable lean only, cooked, roasted Cooked | 230 | 25.3 g | 0 g | 13.5 g |
| Lamb, Australian, imported, fresh, shoulder,blade, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/8" fat, cooked, broiled Cooked | 231 | 23.8 g | 0 g | 14.4 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in cooked beef?
100 g of cooked beef has 232 kcal. 1 patty, yield from 1/4 lb raw meat (83 g): about 193 kcal. 3 oz (85 g): about 197 kcal.
Is cooked beef high in protein?
Cooked beef contains 24.6 g of protein per 100 g (49% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 20.4 g in 1 patty, yield from 1/4 lb raw meat (83 g). About 44% 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 14 g of fat per 100 g, of which 5.3 g is saturated (27% 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 (116% DV), zinc (56% DV), selenium (37% DV), Niacin (B3) (36% DV) and Vitamin B6 (22% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cooked beef?
100 g contains 79 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, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, patty, cooked, pan-broiled has 232 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.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 174033. 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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