Ground beef
Ground beef contains 228 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 100.0 g (100 g) provides about 228 kcal.
Roughly 63% of its calories come from fat, with 35% from protein and 2% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in meat on FoodFactly, where the median is 200 kcal per 100 g across 40,984 products.
The values are as declared on the product label and entered by Open Food Facts contributors.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 228 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 16 g | 21% |
| Saturated fat | not reported | |
| Sodium L | 78.7 mg | 3% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 0.9 g | 0.3% |
| Dietary fiber | not reported | |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein L | 20 g | 40% |
% 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%
- Carbohydrates 2%
- Fat 63%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Nutritional insights
- Protein20 gabove the median for meat (median 17.6 g)
- Fat16 gabove the median for meat (median 8.6 g)
- Sodium78.7 mgbelow the median for meat (median 380 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal8.8 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Ingredients
Ingredients not reported.
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| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smoked Sausage Small Batch Mild Piggy Wiggly | 228 | 12.3 g | 1.8 g | 19.3 g |
| Tex Mex Smoked Sausage Hardcore Carnivore | 228 | 16.3 g | 2.2 g | 17.4 g |
| Meatless Meat Lovers Daiya | 228 | 4.4 g | 31.6 g | 9.6 g |
| Serrano ham Alberto heijn | 228 | 30 g | 0.1 g | 12 g |
| Vengan Bacon, Lettuce Tomato Tiffin Sandwiches | 228 | 6.9 g | 24 g | 12 g |
| Angus Beef Budget Free Country | 228 | 15.5 g | 2.6 g | 17.5 g |
| Beef Kebabs Ashfield Grill | 228 | 22.2 g | 5.9 g | 14.4 g |
| Classic Beef Hot Dog Wild Fork | 228 | 12.3 g | 1.8 g | 17.5 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Ground beef?
100 g of Ground beef has 228 kcal. Serving, 100.0 g (100 g): about 228 kcal.
Is Ground beef high in protein?
Ground beef contains 20 g of protein per 100 g (40% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 20 g in serving, 100.0 g (100 g). About 35% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other meat, that is above the median (median 17.6 g).
How many carbs are in Ground beef?
Ground beef has 0.9 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g. Label conventions differ: in the EU and some other regions carbohydrates are declared without fiber.
How much fat is in Ground beef?
Ground beef contains 16 g of fat per 100 g.
How much sodium is in Ground beef?
100 g contains 78.7 mg of sodium, 3% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From Open Food Facts, record dated September 23, 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
- Open Food Facts, record 06041126. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated September 23, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 75/100 (how it is calculated).
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