Ground Beef
Ground Beef contains 250 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 112 g (112 g) provides about 280 kcal.
Roughly 70% of its calories come from fat, with 30% 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 | 250 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 19.6 g | 25% |
| 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 L | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars L | 0 g | |
| Protein L | 18.8 g | 38% |
| Vitamin A L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Riboflavin (B2) L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Niacin (B3) L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Folate (B9) L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium L | 18 mg | 1% |
| Iron L | 1.6 mg | 9% |
| Magnesium L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Phosphorus L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Potassium L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Zinc L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Copper L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Manganese L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Selenium L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Iodine L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Fluoride L | 0 µg |
% 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 30%
- Fat 70%
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 17.6 g)
- Sugars0 gin the lowest quarter of meat (median 1 g)
- Fat19.6 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 kcal7.5 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (3)
| Monounsaturated fat L | 0 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat L | 0 g |
| Omega-3 fatty acids L | 0 g |
Other components (3)
| Alcohol L | 0 g |
|---|---|
| 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 | 225 kcal | 250 kcal |
| Protein | 16.7 g | 18.8 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fat | 17.5 g | 19.6 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sodium | 0.06 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 250 kcal. Serving, 112 g (112 g): about 280 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, 112 g (112 g). About 30% 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 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 19.6 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 24, 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 2071974. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated February 7, 2018. Imported November 6, 2026.
- Open Food Facts, record 0050233600485. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated February 24, 2025. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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