Calories in Beef, retail cuts, separable fat, raw
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Beef, retail cuts, separable fat, raw contains 674 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 oz (28.4 g) provides about 191 kcal.
Roughly 95% of its calories come from fat, with 5% 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 30% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12 and 12% of the Daily Value for selenium.
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 USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 674 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 70.9 g | 91% |
| Saturated fat ? | 29.5 g | 147% |
| Cholesterol ? | 99 mg | 33% |
| Sodium M | 26 mg | 1% |
| Total carbohydrates Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars Z | 0 g | |
| Protein M | 8.2 g | 16% |
| Vitamin A ? | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D ? | 0.3 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E M | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K I | 3.4 µg | 3% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.03 mg | 3% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.037 mg | 3% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 1.4 mg | 9% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 0.16 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.11 mg | 6% |
| Folate (B9) C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 M | 0.73 µg | 30% |
| Calcium M | 26 mg | 2% |
| Iron M | 0.72 mg | 4% |
| Magnesium M | 5 mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus M | 61 mg | 5% |
| Potassium M | 96 mg | 2% |
| Zinc M | 0.82 mg | 7% |
| Copper M | 0.028 mg | 3% |
| Manganese M | 0 mg | 0% |
| Selenium M | 6.6 µg | 12% |
% 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 5%
- Fat 95%
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
- Protein8.2 gin the lowest quarter of beef products (median 24.2 g)
- Fat70.9 gin the top quarter of beef products (median 9.3 g)
- Saturated fat29.5 gin the top quarter of beef products (median 3.5 g)
- Sodium26 mgin the lowest quarter of beef products (median 61 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal1.2 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water20.2 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 30.9 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 2.6 g |
Amino acids (19)
| Tryptophan C | 0.054 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine C | 0.33 g |
| Isoleucine C | 0.37 g |
| Leucine C | 0.65 g |
| Lysine C | 0.69 g |
| Methionine C | 0.21 g |
| Cystine C | 0.11 g |
| Phenylalanine C | 0.32 g |
| Tyrosine C | 0.26 g |
| Valine C | 0.41 g |
| Arginine C | 0.53 g |
| Histidine C | 0.26 g |
| Alanine C | 0.5 g |
| Aspartic acid C | 0.75 g |
| Glutamic acid C | 1.2 g |
| Glycine C | 0.5 g |
| Proline C | 0.39 g |
| Serine C | 0.32 g |
| Hydroxyproline I | 0.086 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) Z | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) Z | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 1.5 g |
| SFA 4:0 Z | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 Z | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 Z | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 ? | 0.31 g |
| SFA 12:0 ? | 0.21 g |
| SFA 14:0 ? | 2.4 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 17.7 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 8.8 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 27 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 1.1 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 3.9 g |
| PUFA 18:4 Z | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 ? | 0.11 g |
| MUFA 22:1 Z | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) Z | 0 g |
Carotenoids (11)
| Beta-carotene Z | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene Z | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin Z | 0 µg |
| Retinol M | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha Z | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units M | 11 IU |
| Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) M | 0.3 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta Z | 0 µg |
| Tocopherol, beta M | 0 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma M | 0 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta M | 0 mg |
Other components (12)
| Water M | 20.2 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol Z | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash M | 0.28 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy ? | 2,820 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 0 IU |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) Z | 0 µg |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food M | 0 µg |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamb, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, raw Raw | 665 | 6.7 g | 0 g | 70.6 g |
| Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, jowl, raw Raw | 655 | 6.4 g | 0 g | 69.6 g |
| Lamb, Australian, imported, fresh, separable fat, raw Raw | 648 | 6.3 g | 0 g | 68.9 g |
| Veal, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable fat, raw Raw | 638 | 6 g | 0 g | 67.8 g |
| Lamb, New Zealand, imported, Intermuscular fat, raw Raw | 640 | 4.6 g | 1.3 g | 68.5 g |
| Pork, fresh, separable fat, raw Raw | 632 | 9.3 g | 0 g | 65.7 g |
| Lamb, New Zealand, imported, subcutaneous fat, raw Raw | 703 | 3.9 g | 0.55 g | 76.2 g |
| Lamb, New Zealand, imported, subcutaneous fat, cooked Cooked | 674 | 5.2 g | 0.62 g | 72.3 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 674 kcal. 1 oz (28.4 g): about 191 kcal. 4 oz (113 g): about 762 kcal.
How much protein is in raw beef?
Raw beef contains 8.2 g of protein per 100 g (16% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 2.3 g in 1 oz (28.4 g). About 5% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other beef products, that is in the lowest quarter (median 24.2 g).
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 70.9 g of fat per 100 g, of which 29.5 g is saturated (147% 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 (30% DV) and selenium (12% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw beef?
100 g contains 26 mg of sodium, 1% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does beef have the same nutrition raw and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, beef, retail cuts, separable fat, raw has 674 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: 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 168605. 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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