Ground Beef
Ground Beef contains 259 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 112 g (112 g) provides about 290 kcal.
Roughly 73% of its calories come from fat, with 27% from protein and 0% 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 label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 259 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 20.5 g | 26% |
| Saturated fat L | 8 g | 40% |
| Trans fat L | 1.3 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 71 mg | 24% |
| Sodium L | 67 mg | 3% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber | not reported | |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein L | 17 g | 34% |
| Calcium L | 18 mg | 1% |
| Iron L | 1.6 mg | 9% |
% 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 27%
- Fat 73%
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
- Protein17 gbelow the median for meat (median 17.6 g)
- Fat20.5 gin the top quarter of meat (median 8.6 g)
- Saturated fat8 gin the top quarter of meat (median 3.1 g)
- Sodium67 mgbelow the median for meat (median 380 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal6.6 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Values by source
More than one dataset describes this food. FoodFactly keeps each source's values separately instead of blending them. The headline values above come from USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods.
| Per 100 g | Open Food Facts | USDA Branded |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 226 kcal | 259 kcal |
| Protein | 15.1 g | 17 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fat | 18.3 g | 20.5 g |
| Fiber | n/a | n/a |
| Sugars | n/a | n/a |
| Sodium | 0.06 mg | 67 mg |
Product details
Ingredients
BEEF.
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
Similar products
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Original Meat Stick Iowa Smokehouse | 259 | 14.1 g | 2.4 g | 21.2 g |
| Lambs Liver Sainsbury's | 259 | 29.9 g | 2.8 g | 15.3 g |
| Meatball/Meatloaf Mix Market 32 | 259 | 21.4 g | 0 g | 20.5 g |
| Organic Italian Style Meatballs - GAP Cooked Perfect | 259 | 16.5 g | 5.9 g | 18.8 g |
| Pork Loin Rib Chop Chief | 259 | 28.2 g | 0 g | 15.3 g |
| 80% Lean 20% Fat Ground Beef Signature Farms | 259 | 17 g | 0 g | 20.5 g |
| Seasoned Lamb Shoulder Rack Trader Joe’s | 259 | 16.1 g | 0.89 g | 20.5 g |
| Slow Cooked Lamb Shoulder Asda | 259 | 24 g | 3 g | 17 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 259 kcal. Serving, 112 g (112 g): about 290 kcal.
Is Ground Beef high in protein?
Ground Beef contains 17 g of protein per 100 g (34% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 19 g in serving, 112 g (112 g). About 27% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other meat, that is below the median (median 17.6 g).
How many carbs are in Ground Beef?
Ground Beef has 0 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in Ground Beef?
Ground Beef contains 20.5 g of fat per 100 g, of which 8 g is saturated (40% of the Daily Value).
How much sodium is in Ground Beef?
100 g contains 67 mg of sodium, 3% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated February 23, 2025. 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: Branded Foods, record 2078356. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated August 10, 2018. Imported November 6, 2026.
- Open Food Facts, record 0041130591716. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated February 23, 2025. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 85/100 (how it is calculated).
General nutrition information, not medical advice. Individual needs differ; see our disclaimer.