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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

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)
89% Protein
86% Zinc
84% Cholesterol
79% Saturated Fat
78% 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.
0

Mineral coverage chart

Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium Choline 6% 98% 15% 85% 29% 10% 173% 29% 2% 118% 45%
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 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% 12% 41% 101% 40% 89% 7% 331% 3%
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

26% 16% 57%
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 Threonine Isoleucine Leucine Lysine Methionine Phenylalanine Valine Histidine 101% 206% 177% 160% 220% 137% 125% 151% 259%
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

45% 51% 4%
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 OrangeOrange
Protein 25.93g 62% 11% 9.2 times more than BroccoliBroccoli
Fats 15.41g 24% 22% 2.2 times less than CheeseCheese
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 2.6mg 33% 26% Equal to BeefBeef
Calcium 18mg 2% 57% 6.9 times less than MilkMilk
Potassium 318mg 9% 33% 2.2 times more than CucumberCucumber
Magnesium 21mg 5% 57% 6.7 times less than AlmondAlmond
Sugar 0g N/A 100% N/ACoca-Cola
Fiber 0g 0% 100% N/AOrange
Copper 0.09mg 9% 60% 1.7 times less than ShiitakeShiitake
Zinc 6.31mg 57% 14% Equal to BeefBeef
Phosphorus 198mg 28% 39% 1.1 times more than Chicken meatChicken meat
Sodium 72mg 3% 57% 6.8 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
Manganese 0.01mg 1% 87%
Selenium 21.5µg 39% 44%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 4% 74% 5.8 times less than Pea rawPea raw
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 14% 52% 1.4 times more than AvocadoAvocado
Vitamin B3 5.38mg 34% 30% 1.8 times less than Turkey meatTurkey meat
Vitamin B5 0.66mg 13% 49% 1.7 times less than Sunflower seedSunflower seed
Vitamin B6 0.38mg 29% 33% 3.2 times more than OatOat
Vitamin B12 2.64µg 110% 26% 3.8 times more than PorkPork
Vitamin K 1.2µg 1% 76% 84.7 times less than BroccoliBroccoli
Trans Fat 0.57g N/A 48% 26 times less than MargarineMargarine
Folate 9µg 2% 65% 6.8 times less than Brussels sproutBrussels sprout
Saturated Fat 5.9g 29% 21% Equal to BeefBeef
Monounsaturated Fat 6.67g N/A 24% 1.5 times less than AvocadoAvocado
Polyunsaturated fat 0.48g N/A 62% 97.5 times less than WalnutWalnut
Tryptophan 0.09mg 0% 79% 3.2 times less than Chicken meatChicken meat
Threonine 0.72mg 0% 68% Equal to BeefBeef
Isoleucine 0.82mg 0% 66% 1.1 times less than SalmonSalmon
Leucine 1.45mg 0% 67% 1.7 times less than TunaTuna
Lysine 1.54mg 0% 66% 3.4 times more than TofuTofu
Methionine 0.48mg 0% 66% 5 times more than QuinoaQuinoa
Phenylalanine 0.73mg 0% 68% 1.1 times more than EggEgg
Valine 0.91mg 0% 66% 2.2 times less than Soybean rawSoybean raw
Histidine 0.6mg 0% 64% 1.2 times less than Turkey meatTurkey meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0g N/A 46% 230 times less than SalmonSalmon
Omega-3 - DHA 0g N/A 51% 1460 times less than SalmonSalmon
Omega-3 - ALA 0.04g N/A 90% 207.7 times less than Canola oilCanola oil
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g N/A 40% 10.6 times less than SalmonSalmon
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 ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 250
% Daily Value*
23%
Total Fat 15g
27%
Saturated Fat 6g
Trans Fat g
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
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.
Source
No Trans Fats
limit break
 ⓘ Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
Source
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.
Source
Low in Sodium
ok
 ⓘ Increased sodium consumption leads to elevated blood pressure.
Source
Low in Sugars
ok
 ⓘ 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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Beef nutrition infographic

Beef nutrition infographic
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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.

  1. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174032/nutrients

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