Beef, ground, raw: Nutrition Facts
Generic food Raw Meat
Beef, ground, raw contains 213 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (225 g) provides about 479 kcal.
Roughly 65% of its calories come from fat, with 35% from protein and 0% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
100 g provides 90% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 40% of the Daily Value for zinc and 29% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3).
These values are for the raw food. Cooking changes the water content and some nutrients, so cooked versions are listed separately below.
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 | 213 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 14.9 g | 19% |
| Saturated fat C | 5.7 g | 28% |
| Cholesterol C | 67 mg | 22% |
| Sodium C | 373 mg | 16% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars C | 0 g | |
| Protein C | 18.4 g | 37% |
| Vitamin A C | 4 µg | 0.4% |
| Vitamin C C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D C | 0.1 µg | 0.5% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.17 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K C | 1.3 µg | 1% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.042 mg | 4% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.15 mg | 12% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 4.6 mg | 29% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.34 mg | 20% |
| Folate (B9) C | 6 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 2.2 µg | 90% |
| Choline C | 60.7 mg | 11% |
| Calcium C | 15 mg | 1% |
| Iron C | 2.1 mg | 11% |
| Magnesium C | 18 mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus C | 170 mg | 14% |
| Potassium C | 293 mg | 6% |
| Zinc C | 4.4 mg | 40% |
| Copper C | 0.066 mg | 7% |
| Selenium C | 15.7 µg | 29% |
% 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 35%
- Fat 65%
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
- Protein per 100 kcal8.6 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water65.1 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 6.4 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.43 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0.002 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0.001 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 0.33 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.011 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.43 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 3.2 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 1.8 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 5.7 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.054 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.034 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.53 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.049 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.012 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 4 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 65.1 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 loin, raw Raw | 198 | 19.7 g | 0 g | 12.6 g |
| Pork, fresh, composite of trimmed leg, loin, shoulder, and spareribs, (includes cuts to be cured), separable lean and fat, raw Raw | 211 | 18.2 g | 0 g | 14.8 g |
| Lamb, Australian, imported, fresh, leg, whole (shank and sirloin), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, raw Raw | 215 | 18.2 g | 0 g | 15.2 g |
| Lamb, leg, whole (shank and sirloin), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, choice, raw Raw | 209 | 18.5 g | 0 g | 14.4 g |
| Lamb, Australian, imported, fresh, leg, sirloin chops, boneless, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, raw Raw | 208 | 18.3 g | 0 g | 14.4 g |
| Lamb, New Zealand, imported, leg chop/steak, bone-in, separable lean and fat, raw Raw | 206 | 18.6 g | 0.13 g | 14.5 g |
| Pork, fresh, composite of trimmed retail cuts (leg, loin, shoulder, and spareribs), separable lean and fat, raw Raw | 216 | 19 g | 0 g | 15 g |
| Veal, breast, whole, boneless, separable lean and fat, raw Raw | 208 | 17.5 g | 0 g | 14.8 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in raw beef?
100 g of raw beef has 213 kcal. 1 cup (225 g): about 479 kcal.
Is raw beef high in protein?
Raw beef contains 18.4 g of protein per 100 g (37% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 41.4 g in 1 cup (225 g). About 35% of its calories come from protein.
How many carbs are in raw beef?
Raw 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 raw beef?
Raw beef contains 14.9 g of fat per 100 g, of which 5.7 g is saturated (28% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does raw beef contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin B12 (90% DV), zinc (40% DV), Niacin (B3) (29% DV), selenium (29% DV) and Vitamin B6 (20% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw beef?
100 g contains 373 mg of sodium, 16% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does beef have the same nutrition raw and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, beef, ground, raw has 213 kcal, while beef, retail cuts, separable fat, cooked has 680 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: 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 2705853. 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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