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Ground beef nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats

Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams

Important nutritional characteristics for Ground beef

Ground beef
Glycemic index ⓘ Source:
The food is assumed to have 0 or no glycemic index bason on the fact that it has no carbs and that foods with 0 carbs have no glycemic index
Check out our Glycemic index chart page for the full list.
0 (low)
Calories ⓘ Calories per 100-gram serving 241
Net Carbs ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols 0 grams
Serving Size ⓘ Serving sizes are taken from FDA's Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs) 3 oz (85 grams)
Acidity (Based on PRAL) ⓘ PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula. On the PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower the negative value, the higher the alkalinity of the food. 0 is neutral. 11.9 (acidic)
Oxalates ⓘ Animal products do not contain oxalate. 0mg
TOP 15% Zinc ⓘHigher in Zinc content than 85% of foods
TOP 15% Protein ⓘHigher in Protein content than 85% of foods
TOP 16% Cholesterol ⓘHigher in Cholesterol content than 84% of foods
TOP 21% Saturated Fat ⓘHigher in Saturated Fat content than 79% of foods
TOP 22% Fats ⓘHigher in Fats content than 78% of foods

Ground beef calories (kcal)

Serving Size Calories Weight
Calories in 100 grams 241
Calories in 3 oz 205 85 g

Ground beef Glycemic index (GI)

Source:
The food is assumed to have 0 or no glycemic index bason on the fact that it has no carbs and that foods with 0 carbs have no glycemic index
Check out our Glycemic index chart page for the full list.
0

Mineral coverage chart

Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium Choline 10% 86% 13% 72% 22% 10% 160% 27% 2% 105% 40%
Calcium: 33 mg of 1,000 mg 3%
Iron: 2.27 mg of 8 mg 28%
Magnesium: 17 mg of 420 mg 4%
Phosphorus: 166 mg of 700 mg 24%
Potassium: 241 mg of 3,400 mg 7%
Sodium: 73 mg of 2,300 mg 3%
Zinc: 5.84 mg of 11 mg 53%
Copper: 0.079 mg of 1 mg 9%
Manganese: 0.009 mg of 2 mg 0%
Selenium: 19.1 µg of 55 µg 35%
Choline: 73.2 mg of 550 mg 13%

Mineral chart - relative view

Zinc
5.84 mg
TOP 15%
Iron
2.27 mg
TOP 32%
Calcium
33 mg
TOP 42%
Selenium
19.1 µg
TOP 48%
Phosphorus
166 mg
TOP 48%
Potassium
241 mg
TOP 50%
Sodium
73 mg
TOP 56%
Choline
73.2 mg
TOP 58%
Copper
0.079 mg
TOP 64%
Magnesium
17 mg
TOP 68%
Manganese
0.009 mg
TOP 93%

Vitamin coverage chart

Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 3% 0% 0% 13% 40% 76% 31% 72% 6% 312% 8%
Vitamin A: 9 IU of 5,000 IU 0%
Vitamin E : 0.12 mg of 15 mg 1%
Vitamin D: 0 µg of 10 µg 0%
Vitamin C: 0 mg of 90 mg 0%
Vitamin B1: 0.051 mg of 1 mg 4%
Vitamin B2: 0.171 mg of 1 mg 13%
Vitamin B3: 4.026 mg of 16 mg 25%
Vitamin B5: 0.512 mg of 5 mg 10%
Vitamin B6: 0.311 mg of 1 mg 24%
Folate: 7 µg of 400 µg 2%
Vitamin B12: 2.49 µg of 2 µg 104%
Vitamin K: 2.9 µg of 120 µg 2%

Vitamin chart - relative view

Vitamin B12
2.49 µg
TOP 27%
Vitamin B6
0.311 mg
TOP 39%
Vitamin B3
4.026 mg
TOP 41%
Vitamin B2
0.171 mg
TOP 53%
Vitamin B5
0.512 mg
TOP 58%
Vitamin K
2.9 µg
TOP 61%
Vitamin A
9 IU
TOP 65%
Vitamin B1
0.051 mg
TOP 71%
Folate
7 µg
TOP 72%
Vitamin E
0.12 mg
TOP 84%
Vitamin C
0 mg
TOP 100%
Vitamin D
0 µg
TOP 100%

Macronutrients chart

24% 16% 58% 3%
Protein:
Daily Value: 48%
23.87 g of 50 g
48%
Fats:
Daily Value: 24%
15.37 g of 65 g
24%
Carbs:
Daily Value: 0%
0 g of 300 g
0%
Water:
Daily Value: 3%
58.37 g of 2,000 g
3%
Other:
2.39 g

Protein quality breakdown

Tryptophan Threonine Isoleucine Leucine Lysine Methionine Phenylalanine Valine Histidine 130% 264% 227% 205% 283% 176% 160% 194% 333%
Tryptophan: 121 mg of 280 mg 43%
Threonine: 923 mg of 1,050 mg 88%
Isoleucine: 1055 mg of 1,400 mg 75%
Leucine: 1861 mg of 2,730 mg 68%
Lysine: 1976 mg of 2,100 mg 94%
Methionine: 614 mg of 1,050 mg 58%
Phenylalanine: 931 mg of 1,750 mg 53%
Valine: 1172 mg of 1,820 mg 64%
Histidine: 775 mg of 700 mg 111%

Fat type information

44% 53% 3%
Saturated Fat: 6.073 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.408 g

All nutrients for Ground beef per 100g

Nutrient Value DV% In TOP % of foods Comparison
Calories 241kcal 12% 39% 5.1 times more than OrangeOrange
Protein 23.87g 57% 15% 8.5 times more than BroccoliBroccoli
Fats 15.37g 24% 22% 2.2 times less than Cheddar CheeseCheddar Cheese
Vitamin C 0mg 0% 100% N/ALemon
Net carbs 0g N/A 75% N/AChocolate
Carbs 0g 0% 100% N/ARice
Cholesterol 88mg 29% 16% 4.2 times less than EggEgg
Vitamin D 0µg 0% 100% N/AEgg
Iron 2.27mg 28% 32% 1.1 times less than BeefBeef
Calcium 33mg 3% 42% 3.8 times less than MilkMilk
Potassium 241mg 7% 50% 1.6 times more than CucumberCucumber
Magnesium 17mg 4% 68% 8.2 times less than AlmondAlmond
Sugar 0g N/A 100% N/ACoca-Cola
Fiber 0g 0% 100% N/AOrange
Copper 0.08mg 9% 64% 1.8 times less than ShiitakeShiitake
Zinc 5.84mg 53% 15% 1.1 times less than BeefBeef
Phosphorus 166mg 24% 48% 1.1 times less than Chicken meatChicken meat
Sodium 73mg 3% 56% 6.7 times less than White BreadWhite Bread
Vitamin A 9IU 0% 65% 1856.2 times less than CarrotCarrot
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 0% 62%
Vitamin E 0.12mg 1% 84% 12.2 times less than KiwifruitKiwifruit
Selenium 19.1µg 35% 48%
Manganese 0.01mg 0% 93%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 4% 71% 5.2 times less than Pea rawPea raw
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 13% 53% 1.3 times more than AvocadoAvocado
Vitamin B3 4.03mg 25% 41% 2.4 times less than Turkey meatTurkey meat
Vitamin B5 0.51mg 10% 58% 2.2 times less than Sunflower seedSunflower seed
Vitamin B6 0.31mg 24% 39% 2.6 times more than OatOat
Vitamin B12 2.49µg 104% 27% 3.6 times more than PorkPork
Vitamin K 2.9µg 2% 61% 35 times less than BroccoliBroccoli
Folate 7µg 2% 72% 8.7 times less than Brussels sproutBrussels sprout
Trans Fat 1.17g N/A 45% 12.7 times less than MargarineMargarine
Saturated Fat 6.07g 30% 21% Equal to BeefBeef
Monounsaturated Fat 7.32g N/A 22% 1.3 times less than AvocadoAvocado
Polyunsaturated fat 0.41g N/A 66% 115.6 times less than WalnutWalnut
Tryptophan 0.12mg 0% 76% 2.5 times less than Chicken meatChicken meat
Threonine 0.92mg 0% 60% 1.3 times more than BeefBeef
Isoleucine 1.06mg 0% 57% 1.2 times more than Salmon rawSalmon raw
Leucine 1.86mg 0% 56% 1.3 times less than Tuna BluefinTuna Bluefin
Lysine 1.98mg 0% 56% 4.4 times more than TofuTofu
Methionine 0.61mg 0% 57% 6.4 times more than QuinoaQuinoa
Phenylalanine 0.93mg 0% 57% 1.4 times more than EggEgg
Valine 1.17mg 0% 56% 1.7 times less than Soybean rawSoybean raw
Histidine 0.78mg 0% 55% Equal to Turkey meatTurkey meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0g N/A 100% N/ASalmon
Omega-3 - DHA 0g N/A 100% N/ASalmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0g N/A 100% N/ASalmon
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g N/A 86%

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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL

Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 241
% Daily Value*
23%
Total Fat 15g
27%
Saturated Fat 6g
Trans Fat g
29%
Cholesterol 88mg
3%
Sodium 73mg
0%
Total Carbohydrate 0g
0%
Dietary Fiber 0g
Total Sugars g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein 24g
Vitamin D 2mcg 0%

Calcium 33mg 3%

Iron 2mg 25%

Potassium 241mg 7%

*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Health checks

Low in Cholesterol
limit break
 ⓘ Dietary cholesterol is not associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease in healthy individuals. However, dietary cholesterol is common in foods that are high in harmful saturated fats.
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No Trans Fats
limit break
 ⓘ Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
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Low in Saturated Fats
ok
 ⓘ Saturated fat intake can raise total cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels, leading to an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Dietary guidelines recommend limiting saturated fats to under 10% of calories a day.
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Low in Sodium
ok
 ⓘ Increased sodium consumption leads to elevated blood pressure.
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Low in Sugars
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 ⓘ While the consumption of moderate amounts of added sugars is not detrimental to health, an excessive intake can increase the risk of obesity, and therefore, diabetes.
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Ground beef nutrition infographic

Ground beef nutrition infographic
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References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169474/nutrients

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