Calories in Beef, ribeye, steak, boneless, choice, raw
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Beef, ribeye, steak, boneless, choice, raw contains 260 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of reference amount, racc (114 g) provides about 296 kcal.
Roughly 71% of its calories come from fat, with 29% 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 37% of the Daily Value for zinc and 12% of the Daily Value for phosphorus.
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: Foundation Foods.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 260 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 20 g | 26% |
| Saturated fat M | 8 g | 40% |
| Trans fat M | 0.97 g | |
| Cholesterol M | 62.7 mg | 21% |
| Sodium M | 42.5 mg | 2% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber | not reported | |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein C | 18.7 g | 37% |
| Calcium M | 4.2 mg | 0.3% |
| Iron M | 1.6 mg | 9% |
| Magnesium M | 16.7 mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus M | 150 mg | 12% |
| Potassium M | 288 mg | 6% |
| Zinc M | 4.1 mg | 37% |
| Copper M | 0.043 mg | 5% |
| Manganese M | 0 mg | 0% |
% 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 29%
- Fat 71%
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
- Protein18.7 gin the lowest quarter of beef products (median 24.2 g)
- Fat20 gin the top quarter of beef products (median 9.3 g)
- Saturated fat8 gin the top quarter of beef products (median 3.5 g)
- Sodium42.5 mgin the lowest quarter of beef products (median 61 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal7.2 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 M | 7.7 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat M | 0.63 g |
Other components (3)
| Water M | 60.6 g |
|---|---|
| Nitrogen M | 3 g |
| Ash M | 0.89 g |
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, Australian, imported, fresh, leg, sirloin half, boneless, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, raw Raw | 254 | 17.3 g | 0 g | 20 g |
| Lamb, leg, sirloin half, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, choice, raw Raw | 261 | 17.2 g | 0 g | 20.8 g |
| Lamb, Australian, ground, 85% lean / 15% fat, raw Raw | 255 | 17.1 g | 0 g | 20.7 g |
| Pork, fresh, leg (ham), whole, separable lean and fat, raw Raw | 245 | 17.4 g | 0 g | 18.9 g |
| Lamb, New Zealand, imported, netted shoulder, rolled, boneless, separable lean and fat, raw Raw | 252 | 16.9 g | 0.2 g | 20.4 g |
| Lamb, New Zealand, imported, rack - partly frenched, separable lean and fat, raw Raw | 240 | 18.1 g | 0.13 g | 18.5 g |
| Lamb, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, choice, raw Raw | 243 | 17.5 g | 0 g | 18.7 g |
| Lamb, shoulder, arm, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, choice, raw Raw | 244 | 17.2 g | 0 g | 18.9 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 260 kcal. Reference amount, racc (114 g): about 296 kcal.
Is raw beef high in protein?
Raw beef contains 18.7 g of protein per 100 g (37% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 21.4 g in reference amount, racc (114 g). About 29% 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.
How much fat is in raw beef?
Raw beef contains 20 g of fat per 100 g, of which 8 g is saturated (40% 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 zinc (37% DV) and phosphorus (12% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw beef?
100 g contains 42.5 mg of sodium, 2% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does beef have the same nutrition raw and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, beef, ribeye, steak, boneless, choice, raw has 260 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: Foundation Foods, record dated October 26, 2023. 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: Foundation Foods, record 2646172. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 26, 2023. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 90/100 (how it is calculated).
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