Beef nutrition, glycemic index, calories, net carbs & more
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 ⓘ
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)
Insulin index ⓘ
II for topside lean beef steak https://academic.oup.com/ajcn/article/66/5/1264/4655967
51
Calories
250
Net Carbs ⓘ
Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols
0 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.
12.6 (acidic)
Protein
Zinc
Cholesterol
Saturated Fat
Fats
Explanation: The given food contains more Protein than 89% of foods. Note that this food itself is richer in Protein than it is in any other nutrient. Similarly, it is relatively rich in Zinc, Cholesterol, Saturated Fat, and Fats.
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.
Mineral coverage chart
Calcium:
18 mg of 1,000 mg
2%
Iron:
2.6 mg of 8 mg
33%
Magnesium:
21 mg of 420 mg
5%
Phosphorus:
198 mg of 700 mg
28%
Potassium:
318 mg of 3,400 mg
9%
Sodium:
72 mg of 2,300 mg
3%
Zinc:
6.31 mg of 11 mg
57%
Copper:
0.085 mg of 1 mg
9%
Manganese:
0.012 mg of 2 mg
1%
Selenium:
21.5 µg of 55 µg
39%
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 µg
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 15 mg
1%
Vitamin D:
0 µg of 10 µg
0%
Vitamin C:
0 mg of 90 mg
0%
Vitamin B1:
0.046 mg of 1 mg
4%
Vitamin B2:
0.176 mg of 1 mg
14%
Vitamin B3:
5.378 mg of 16 mg
34%
Vitamin B5:
0.658 mg of 5 mg
13%
Vitamin B6:
0.382 mg of 1 mg
29%
Folate:
9 µg of 400 µg
2%
Vitamin B12:
2.64 µg of 2 µg
110%
Vitamin K:
1.2 µg of 120 µg
1%
Vitamin chart - relative view
Vitamin B12
2.64 µg
TOP 26%
Vitamin B3
5.378 mg
TOP 30%
Vitamin B6
0.382 mg
TOP 33%
Vitamin B5
0.658 mg
TOP 49%
Vitamin B2
0.176 mg
TOP 52%
Vitamin A
9 IU
TOP 65%
Folate
9 µg
TOP 65%
Vitamin B1
0.046 mg
TOP 74%
Vitamin K
1.2 µg
TOP 76%
Vitamin E
0.12 mg
TOP 84%
Vitamin C
0 mg
TOP 100%
Vitamin D
0 µg
TOP 100%
Macronutrients chart
Protein:
Daily Value: 52%
25.93 g of 50 g
52%
Fats:
Daily Value: 24%
15.41 g of 65 g
24%
Carbs:
Daily Value: 0%
0 g of 300 g
0%
Water:
Daily Value: 3%
57.98 g of 2,000 g
3%
Other:
0.68 g
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 | Value | DV% | In TOP % of foods | Comparison |
Calories | 250kcal | 13% | 38% |
5.3 times more than Orange![]() |
Protein | 25.93g | 62% | 11% |
9.2 times more than Broccoli![]() |
Fats | 15.41g | 24% | 22% |
2.2 times less than Cheese![]() |
Vitamin C | 0mg | 0% | 100% |
N/A![]() |
Net carbs | 0g | N/A | 75% |
N/A![]() |
Carbs | 0g | 0% | 100% |
N/A![]() |
Cholesterol | 88mg | 29% | 16% |
4.2 times less than Egg![]() |
Vitamin D | 0µg | 0% | 100% |
N/A![]() |
Iron | 2.6mg | 33% | 26% |
Equal to Beef![]() |
Calcium | 18mg | 2% | 57% |
6.9 times less than Milk![]() |
Potassium | 318mg | 9% | 33% |
2.2 times more than Cucumber![]() |
Magnesium | 21mg | 5% | 57% |
6.7 times less than Almond![]() |
Sugar | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A![]() |
Fiber | 0g | 0% | 100% |
N/A![]() |
Copper | 0.09mg | 9% | 60% |
1.7 times less than Shiitake![]() |
Zinc | 6.31mg | 57% | 14% |
Equal to Beef![]() |
Phosphorus | 198mg | 28% | 39% |
1.1 times more than Chicken meat![]() |
Sodium | 72mg | 3% | 57% |
6.8 times less than White Bread![]() |
Vitamin A | 9IU | 0% | 65% |
1856.2 times less than Carrot![]() |
Vitamin A RAE | 3µg | 0% | 62% | |
Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 1% | 84% |
12.2 times less than Kiwifruit![]() |
Manganese | 0.01mg | 1% | 87% | |
Selenium | 21.5µg | 39% | 44% | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 4% | 74% |
5.8 times less than Pea raw![]() |
Vitamin B2 | 0.18mg | 14% | 52% |
1.4 times more than Avocado![]() |
Vitamin B3 | 5.38mg | 34% | 30% |
1.8 times less than Turkey meat![]() |
Vitamin B5 | 0.66mg | 13% | 49% |
1.7 times less than Sunflower seed![]() |
Vitamin B6 | 0.38mg | 29% | 33% |
3.2 times more than Oat![]() |
Vitamin B12 | 2.64µg | 110% | 26% |
3.8 times more than Pork![]() |
Vitamin K | 1.2µg | 1% | 76% |
84.7 times less than Broccoli![]() |
Trans Fat | 0.57g | N/A | 48% |
26 times less than Margarine![]() |
Folate | 9µg | 2% | 65% |
6.8 times less than Brussels sprout![]() |
Saturated Fat | 5.9g | 29% | 21% |
Equal to Beef![]() |
Monounsaturated Fat | 6.67g | N/A | 24% |
1.5 times less than Avocado![]() |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.48g | N/A | 62% |
97.5 times less than Walnut![]() |
Tryptophan | 0.09mg | 0% | 79% |
3.2 times less than Chicken meat![]() |
Threonine | 0.72mg | 0% | 68% |
Equal to Beef![]() |
Isoleucine | 0.82mg | 0% | 66% |
1.1 times less than Salmon![]() |
Leucine | 1.45mg | 0% | 67% |
1.7 times less than Tuna![]() |
Lysine | 1.54mg | 0% | 66% |
3.4 times more than Tofu![]() |
Methionine | 0.48mg | 0% | 66% |
5 times more than Quinoa![]() |
Phenylalanine | 0.73mg | 0% | 68% |
1.1 times more than Egg![]() |
Valine | 0.91mg | 0% | 66% |
2.2 times less than Soybean raw![]() |
Histidine | 0.6mg | 0% | 64% |
1.2 times less than Turkey meat![]() |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | N/A | 46% |
230 times less than Salmon![]() |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | N/A | 51% |
1460 times less than Salmon![]() |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.04g | N/A | 90% |
207.7 times less than Canola oil![]() |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0.02g | N/A | 40% |
10.6 times less than Salmon![]() |
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.01g | N/A | 84% | |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | N/A | 100% |
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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL
Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 250
% Daily Value*
23%
Total Fat
15g
27%
Saturated Fat 6g
29%
Cholesterol 88mg
3%
Sodium 72mg
0%
Total Carbohydrate
0g
0%
Dietary Fiber
0g
Total Sugars g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein
26g
Vitamin D
2mcg
0%
Calcium
18mg
2%
Iron
3mg
38%
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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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.
Source
No Trans Fats

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Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
Source
Low in Saturated Fats

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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.
Source
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.
Source
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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 separately if present) is the USDA's FoodCentral. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.