Ground Beef
Ground Beef contains 259 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 4 onz, 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 179 kcal per 100 g across 1,494 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 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% |
| Cholesterol L | 71 mg | 24% |
| Sodium L | 67 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 | 17 g | 34% |
| Vitamin A L | 0 µg | 0% |
| 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 | 18 mg | 1% |
| Iron L | 1.6 mg | 9% |
| 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 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 17.9 g)
- Sugars0 gin the lowest quarter of meat (median 0.5 g)
- Fat20.5 gin the top quarter of meat (median 9.8 g)
- Saturated fat8 gin the top quarter of meat (median 2.8 g)
- Sodium67 mgin the lowest quarter of meat (median 464 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal6.6 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 (3)
| Water L | 55.7 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol L | 0 g |
| Vitamin A, IU L | 0 IU |
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 | 204 kcal | 259 kcal |
| Protein | 17 g | 17 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fat | 20.5 g | 20.5 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sodium | 67 mg | 67 mg |
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 259 kcal. Serving, 4 onz, 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, 4 onz, 112 g (112 g). About 27% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other meat, that is below the median (median 17.9 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.
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).
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), Vitamin B6 (20% DV) and selenium (19% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
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 May 17, 2026. FoodFactly last checked it on November 7, 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 2098022. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated February 7, 2018. Imported November 6, 2026.
- Open Food Facts, record 0011110979711. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated May 17, 2026. Imported November 7, 2026.
Last updated: . Source description: "GROUND BEEF". Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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