Beef nutrition, glycemic index, calories and serving size
Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, patty, cooked, broiled
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams
Important nutritional characteristics for Beef
Glycemic index ⓘ
Gi values are taken from various scientific sources. GI values less than 55 are considered as low. Values above 70 are considered as high.
0 (low)
Serving Size ⓘ
Serving sizes are taken from FDA's Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs)
( grams)
Acidity (Based on PRAL) ⓘ
PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula.On PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower negative value is the more alkaline the effect is. 0 is neutral.
12.6 (acidic )
Calories
250
Protein
Zinc
Cholesterol
Saturated Fat
Fats
Explanation: This food contains more Protein than 89% of foods. More importantly, although there are several foods (11%) which contain more Protein, this food itself is rich in Protein more than it is in any other nutrient. Similarly it is relatively rich in Zinc, Cholesterol, Saturated Fat and Fats
Beef Glycemic index (GI)
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Macronutrients chart
Protein:
52%
Daily Value: 52%
25.93 g of 50 g
Fats:
24%
Daily Value: 24%
15.41 g of 65 g
Carbs:
0%
Daily Value: 0%
0 g of 300 g
Water:
3%
Daily Value: 3%
57.98 g of 2,000 g
Other:
0.68 g
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Nutrition Facts
___ servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per Serving
Calories
250
% Daily Value*
23%
Total Fat
15g
30%
Saturated Fat
6g
29%
Cholesterol
88mg
3%
Sodium
72mg
0%
TotalCarbohydrate
0g
0%
Dietary Fiber
0g
Total Sugars 0g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein
26g
Vitamin D
2mcg
1%
Calcium
18mg
2%
Iron
3mg
17%
Potassium
318mg
9%
*
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
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High level of Cholesterol may be dangerous for your health, especially if you suffer from cardio-vascular deseases.
No Trans Fats
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Trans fats tend to increase risk of coronary heart disease according to various studies. The National Academy of Sciences (NAS) states that trans fats increase levels of LDL and decrease levels of HDL. According to NAS trans fatty acid consumption should be as low as possible while consuming a nutritionally adequate diet.
Low in Saturated Fats
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Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2015-2020 recommends using less than 10 percent of calories from saturated fats link
Low in Sodium
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Extensive usage of sodium is not recommended for the people suffering from hypertonia.
Low in Sugars
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Using too much sugars can lead to weight gain or diabetes.
Mineral coverage chart
Calcium:
18 mg of 1,000 mg
2%
Iron:
2.6 mg of 18 mg
14%
Magnesium:
21 mg of 400 mg
5%
Phosphorus:
198 mg of 1,000 mg
20%
Potassium:
318 mg of 3,500 mg
9%
Sodium:
72 mg of 2,400 mg
3%
Zinc:
6.31 mg of 15 mg
42%
Copper:
0.085 mg of 2 mg
4%
Manganese:
0.012 mg of 2 mg
1%
Selenium:
21.5 µg of 70 µg
31%
Choline:
82.4 mg of 550 mg
15%
Mineral chart - relative view
Zinc
6.31 mg
TOP 14%
Iron
2.6 mg
TOP 26%
Potassium
318 mg
TOP 33%
Phosphorus
198 mg
TOP 39%
Selenium
21.5 mg
TOP 44%
Choline
82.4 mg
TOP 55%
Sodium
72 mg
TOP 57%
Calcium
18 mg
TOP 57%
Magnesium
21 mg
TOP 57%
Copper
0.085 mg
TOP 60%
Manganese
0.012 mg
TOP 87%
Vitamin coverage chart
Vitamin A:
9 IU of 5,000 IU
0%
Vitamin E :
0.12 mg of 20 mg
1%
Vitamin D:
0 µg of 10 µg
0%
Vitamin C:
0 mg of 60 mg
0%
Vitamin B1:
0.046 mg of 2 mg
3%
Vitamin B2:
0.176 mg of 2 mg
10%
Vitamin B3:
5.378 mg of 20 mg
27%
Vitamin B5:
0.658 mg of 10 mg
7%
Vitamin B6:
0.382 mg of 2 mg
19%
Folate, total:
9 µg of 400 µg
2%
Vitamin B12:
2.64 µg of 6 µg
44%
Vitamin K:
1.2 µg of 80 µg
2%
Folic acid (B9):
0 µg of 400 µg
0%
Vitamin chart - relative view
Vitamin B12
2.64 µg
TOP 26%
Vitamin B3
5.378 µg
TOP 30%
Vitamin B6
0.382 µg
TOP 33%
Vitamin B5
0.658 µg
TOP 49%
Vitamin B2
0.176 µg
TOP 52%
Vitamin A
9 µg
TOP 65%
Folate, total
9 µg
TOP 65%
Vitamin B1
0.046 µg
TOP 74%
Vitamin K
1.2 µg
TOP 77%
Vitamin E
0.12 µg
TOP 84%
Vitamin C
0 µg
TOP 100%
Vitamin D
0 µg
TOP 100%
Folic acid (B9)
0 µg
TOP 100%
Protein quality breakdown
Tryptophan:
94 mg of 280 mg
34%
Threonine:
720 mg of 1,050 mg
69%
Isoleucine:
822 mg of 1,400 mg
59%
Leucine:
1450 mg of 2,730 mg
53%
Lysine:
1540 mg of 2,100 mg
73%
Methionine:
478 mg of 1,050 mg
46%
Phenylalanine:
725 mg of 1,750 mg
41%
Valine:
914 mg of 1,820 mg
50%
Histidine:
604 mg of 700 mg
86%
Fat type information
Saturated Fat:
5.895 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
6.668 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.484 g
All nutrients for Beef per 100g
| Nutrient | DV% | In TOP % of foods | Value | Comparison |
| Protein | 62% | 11% | 25.93g |
9.2 times more than Broccoli 
|
| Fats | 24% | 22% | 15.41g |
2.2 times less than Cheese 
|
| Carbs | 0% | 100% | 0g |
N/A 
|
| Calories | 10% | 38% | 250kcal |
5.3 times more than Orange 
|
| Sugars | 0% | 100% | 0g |
N/A 
|
| Fiber | 0% | 100% | 0g |
N/A
|
| Calcium | 2% | 57% | 18mg |
6.9 times less than Milk 
|
| Iron | 14% | 26% | 2.6mg |
Equal to Beef
|
| Magnesium | 5% | 57% | 21mg |
6.7 times less than Kidney bean 
|
| Phosphorus | 28% | 39% | 198mg |
1.1 times more than Chicken meat
|
| Potassium | 7% | 33% | 318mg |
2.2 times more than Cucumber 
|
| Sodium | 3% | 57% | 72mg |
6.8 times less than White Bread 
|
| Zinc | 57% | 14% | 6.31mg |
Equal to Beef
|
| Copper | 0% | 60% | 0.09mg |
1.7 times less than Shiitake 
|
| Vitamin A | 0% | 65% | 9IU |
1856.2 times less than Carrot 
|
| Vitamin E | 1% | 84% | 0.12mg |
12.2 times less than Kiwifruit 
|
| Vitamin D | 0% | 100% | 0µg |
N/A 
|
| Vitamin C | 0% | 100% | 0mg |
N/A 
|
| Vitamin B1 | 3% | 74% | 0.05mg |
5.8 times less than Pea 
|
| Vitamin B2 | 10% | 52% | 0.18mg |
1.4 times more than Avocado 
|
| Vitamin B3 | 27% | 30% | 5.38mg |
1.8 times less than Turkey meat 
|
| Vitamin B5 | 7% | 49% | 0.66mg |
1.7 times less than Sunflower seed 
|
| Vitamin B6 | 19% | 33% | 0.38mg |
3.2 times more than Oat 
|
| Folate, total | 2% | 65% | 9µg |
6.8 times less than Brussels sprout 
|
| Vitamin B12 | 44% | 26% | 2.64µg |
3.8 times more than Pork 
|
| Vitamin K | 2% | 77% | 1.2µg |
84.7 times less than Broccoli
|
| Folic acid (B9) | 0% | 100% | 0µg |
N/A 
|
| Tryptophan | 0% | 79% | 0.09mg |
3.2 times less than Chicken meat
|
| Threonine | 0% | 68% | 0.72mg |
Equal to Beef
|
| Isoleucine | 0% | 66% | 0.82mg |
1.1 times less than Salmon 
|
| Leucine | 0% | 67% | 1.45mg |
1.7 times less than Tuna 
|
| Lysine | 0% | 66% | 1.54mg |
3.4 times more than Tofu 
|
| Methionine | 0% | 66% | 0.48mg |
5 times more than Quinoa 
|
| Phenylalanine | 0% | 68% | 0.73mg |
1.1 times more than Egg
|
| Valine | 0% | 66% | 0.91mg |
2.2 times less than Soybean 
|
| Histidine | 0% | 64% | 0.6mg |
1.2 times less than Turkey meat
|
| Cholesterol | 29% | 16% | 88mg |
4.2 times less than Egg
|
| Trans Fat | 0% | 48% | 0.57g |
26 times less than Margarine 
|
| Saturated Fat | 29% | 21% | 5.9g |
Equal to Beef
|
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0% | 24% | 6.67g |
1.5 times less than Avocado
|
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0% | 62% | 0.48g |
97.5 times less than Walnut 
|
References
The source of all the nutrient values on the page (excluding the main article and glycemic index text the sources for which are presented seperately if present) is the USDA's FoodCentral. The exact link of the food presented on this page can be found below.