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

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.
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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) |
Zinc ⓘHigher in Zinc content than 85% of foods
Protein ⓘHigher in Protein content than 85% of foods
Cholesterol ⓘHigher in Cholesterol content than 84% of foods
Saturated Fat ⓘHigher in Saturated Fat content than 79% of foods
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.
Mineral coverage chart
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:
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
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:
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
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 Orange![]() |
Protein | 23.87g | 57% | 15% |
8.5 times more than Broccoli![]() |
Fats | 15.37g | 24% | 22% |
2.2 times less than Cheddar 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 | 2.27mg | 28% | 32% |
1.1 times less than Beef![]() |
Calcium | 33mg | 3% | 42% |
3.8 times less than Milk![]() |
Potassium | 241mg | 7% | 50% |
1.6 times more than Cucumber![]() |
Magnesium | 17mg | 4% | 68% |
8.2 times less than Almond![]() |
Sugar | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A![]() |
Fiber | 0g | 0% | 100% |
N/A![]() |
Copper | 0.08mg | 9% | 64% |
1.8 times less than Shiitake![]() |
Zinc | 5.84mg | 53% | 15% |
1.1 times less than Beef![]() |
Phosphorus | 166mg | 24% | 48% |
1.1 times less than Chicken meat![]() |
Sodium | 73mg | 3% | 56% |
6.7 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![]() |
Selenium | 19.1µg | 35% | 48% | |
Manganese | 0.01mg | 0% | 93% | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 4% | 71% |
5.2 times less than Pea raw![]() |
Vitamin B2 | 0.17mg | 13% | 53% |
1.3 times more than Avocado![]() |
Vitamin B3 | 4.03mg | 25% | 41% |
2.4 times less than Turkey meat![]() |
Vitamin B5 | 0.51mg | 10% | 58% |
2.2 times less than Sunflower seed![]() |
Vitamin B6 | 0.31mg | 24% | 39% |
2.6 times more than Oat![]() |
Vitamin B12 | 2.49µg | 104% | 27% |
3.6 times more than Pork![]() |
Vitamin K | 2.9µg | 2% | 61% |
35 times less than Broccoli![]() |
Folate | 7µg | 2% | 72% |
8.7 times less than Brussels sprout![]() |
Trans Fat | 1.17g | N/A | 45% |
12.7 times less than Margarine![]() |
Saturated Fat | 6.07g | 30% | 21% |
Equal to Beef![]() |
Monounsaturated Fat | 7.32g | N/A | 22% |
1.3 times less than Avocado![]() |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.41g | N/A | 66% |
115.6 times less than Walnut![]() |
Tryptophan | 0.12mg | 0% | 76% |
2.5 times less than Chicken meat![]() |
Threonine | 0.92mg | 0% | 60% |
1.3 times more than Beef![]() |
Isoleucine | 1.06mg | 0% | 57% |
1.2 times more than Salmon raw![]() |
Leucine | 1.86mg | 0% | 56% |
1.3 times less than Tuna![]() |
Lysine | 1.98mg | 0% | 56% |
4.4 times more than Tofu![]() |
Methionine | 0.61mg | 0% | 57% |
6.4 times more than Quinoa![]() |
Phenylalanine | 0.93mg | 0% | 57% |
1.4 times more than Egg![]() |
Valine | 1.17mg | 0% | 56% |
1.7 times less than Soybean raw![]() |
Histidine | 0.78mg | 0% | 55% |
Equal to Turkey meat![]() |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A![]() |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A![]() |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A![]() |
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.01g | N/A | 86% |
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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL
Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 241
% Daily Value*
23%
Total Fat
15g
27%
Saturated Fat 6g
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

ⓘ
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

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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.
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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.