Ground Beef
Ground Beef contains 214 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 4 portions, 112 g (112 g) provides about 240 kcal.
Roughly 65% of its calories come from fat, with 35% 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 13% of the Daily Value for iron.
The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 214 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 15.2 g | 19% |
| Saturated fat L | 5.4 g | 27% |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 67 mg | 22% |
| 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 | 18.8 g | 38% |
| Vitamin A L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Calcium L | 18 mg | 1% |
| Iron L | 2.4 mg | 13% |
| Magnesium L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Phosphorus L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Zinc L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Copper L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Manganese L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Selenium L | 0 µg | 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 35%
- Fat 65%
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
- Protein18.8 gabove the median for meat (median 17.9 g)
- Sugars0 gin the lowest quarter of meat (median 0.5 g)
- Fat15.2 gabove the median for meat (median 9.8 g)
- Saturated fat5.4 gabove the median for meat (median 2.8 g)
- Sodium67 mgin the lowest quarter of meat (median 464 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal8.8 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Full nutrient profile
Sugars and starch (1)
| Starch L | 0 g |
|---|
Other components (2)
| Caffeine L | 0 mg |
|---|---|
| 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 | 214 kcal | 214 kcal |
| Protein | 18.8 g | 18.8 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fat | 15.2 g | 15.2 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.
Similar products
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ground Beef Round Good & Gather | 214 | 18.8 g | 0 g | 15.2 g |
| Ground Beef Target Stores | 214 | 18.8 g | 0 g | 15.2 g |
| Ground Beef Laura’s | 214 | 18.8 g | 0 g | 15.2 g |
| Prosciutto Citterio | 214 | 28.6 g | 0 g | 12.5 g |
| ground beef Hannaford | 214 | 18.8 g | 0 g | 15.2 g |
| Ground Beef Patties Star Markets Co. | 214 | 19.6 g | 0 g | 15.2 g |
| Tallgrass Beef, Grass Fed Ground Beef Fresh Source Foods Llc | 214 | 18.8 g | 0 g | 15.2 g |
| Hereford Beef, Ground Beef J & B Wholesale Distributing Inc. | 214 | 18.8 g | 0 g | 15.2 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 214 kcal. Serving, 4 portions, 112 g (112 g): about 240 kcal.
Is Ground Beef high in protein?
Ground Beef contains 18.8 g of protein per 100 g (38% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 21.1 g in serving, 4 portions, 112 g (112 g). About 35% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other meat, that is above 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 15.2 g of fat per 100 g, of which 5.4 g is saturated (27% 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 iron (13% 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 November 8, 2025. 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 522872. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated February 7, 2018. Imported November 6, 2026.
- Open Food Facts, record 0857598001106. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated November 8, 2025. Imported November 7, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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