Ground Beef
Ground Beef contains 282 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1 portion, 113.398 g (113 g) provides about 320 kcal.
Roughly 78% of its calories come from fat, with 22% 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.
100 g provides 95% of the Daily Value for zinc, 78% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12 and 35% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3).
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 | 282 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 24.7 g | 32% |
| Saturated fat L | 9.7 g | 49% |
| Trans fat L | 13.2 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 75 mg | 25% |
| Sodium L | 66.1 mg | 3% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber L | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars L | 0 g | |
| Added sugars L | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein L | 15.9 g | 32% |
| Vitamin A L | 3 µg | 0.3% |
| Vitamin C L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D L | 0.25 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E L | 0.29 mg | 2% |
| Thiamin (B1) L | 0.09 mg | 8% |
| Riboflavin (B2) L | 0.18 mg | 14% |
| Niacin (B3) L | 5.7 mg | 35% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) L | 0.64 mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 L | 0.34 mg | 20% |
| Folate (B9) L | 8 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 L | 1.9 µg | 78% |
| Calcium L | 11.4 mg | 0.9% |
| Iron L | 5.9 mg | 33% |
| Magnesium L | 24.3 mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus L | 200 mg | 16% |
| Potassium L | 330 mg | 7% |
| Zinc L | 10.5 mg | 95% |
| Copper L | 0.09 mg | 10% |
| Manganese L | 0.013 mg | 0.6% |
| Selenium L | 10.3 µg | 19% |
| Iodine L | 6 µg | 4% |
% 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 22%
- Fat 78%
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
- Protein15.9 gbelow the median for meat (median 17.6 g)
- Sugars0 gin the lowest quarter of meat (median 1 g)
- Fat24.7 gin the top quarter of meat (median 8.6 g)
- Saturated fat9.7 gin the top quarter of meat (median 3.1 g)
- Sodium66.1 mgin the lowest quarter of meat (median 380 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal5.6 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water55.7 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Sugars and starch (1)
| Starch L | 0 g |
|---|
Carotenoids (1)
| Beta-carotene L | 0 µg |
|---|
Other components (2)
| Water L | 55.7 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol L | 0 g |
Product details
Ingredients
ground beef
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
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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 282 kcal. Serving, 1 portion, 113.398 g (113 g): about 320 kcal.
Is Ground Beef high in protein?
Ground Beef contains 15.9 g of protein per 100 g (32% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 18 g in serving, 1 portion, 113.398 g (113 g). About 22% 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, including 0 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars. 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 24.7 g of fat per 100 g, of which 9.7 g is saturated (49% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does Ground Beef contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are zinc (95% DV), Vitamin B12 (78% DV), Niacin (B3) (35% DV), iron (33% DV) and Vitamin B6 (20% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Ground Beef?
100 g contains 66.1 mg of sodium, 3% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From Open Food Facts, record dated June 7, 2026. 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 0011110656483. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated June 7, 2026. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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