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
Top nutrition facts for Ground beef
| Calories ⓘ Calories for selected serving | 241 kcal |
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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) |
| Net Carbs ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols | 0 grams |
| Default serving size ⓘ Serving sizes are mostly 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. | 0 mg |
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)
| Calories for different serving sizes of ground beef | Calories | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Calories in 100 grams | 241 | |
| Calories in 3 oz | 205 | 85 g |
| Calories for different varieties of ground beef | Calories | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked (this food) | 241 | 100 g |
| Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, patty cooked, pan-broiled | 238 | 100 g |
| Beef, ground, 75% lean meat / 25% fat, patty, cooked, pan-broiled | 248 | 100 g |
| Beef, ground, 75% lean meat / 25% fat, loaf, cooked, baked | 254 | 100 g |
| Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned | 270 | 100 g |
| Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, patty, cooked, broiled | 277 | 100 g |
| Beef, ground, 75% lean meat / 25% fat, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned | 277 | 100 g |
| Beef, ground, 75% lean meat / 25% fat, patty, cooked, broiled | 279 | 100 g |
| Beef, ground, 75% lean meat / 25% fat, raw | 293 | 100 g |
| Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, raw | 332 | 100 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
Mineral chart - relative view
Vitamin coverage chart
Vitamin A:
9µg of 900µg
1%
Vitamin E:
0.36mg of 15mg
2.4%
Vitamin D:
0µg of 20µg
0%
Vitamin C:
0mg of 90mg
0%
Vitamin B1:
0.15mg of 1mg
13%
Vitamin B2:
0.51mg of 1mg
39%
Vitamin B3:
12mg of 16mg
75%
Vitamin B5:
1.5mg of 5mg
31%
Vitamin B6:
0.93mg of 1mg
72%
Folate:
21µg of 400µg
5.3%
Vitamin B12:
7.5µg of 2µg
311%
Choline:
220mg of 550mg
40%
Vitamin K:
8.7µg of 120µg
7.3%
Vitamin chart - relative view
Macronutrients chart
Protein:
Daily Value: 48%
23.9 g of 50 g
23.9 g (48% of DV )
Fats:
Daily Value: 24%
15.4 g of 65 g
15.4 g (24% of DV )
Carbs:
Daily Value: 0%
0 g of 300 g
0 g (0% of DV )
Water:
Daily Value: 3%
58.4 g of 2,000 g
58.4 g (3% of DV )
Other:
2.4 g
2.4 g
Protein quality breakdown
Tryptophan:
363mg of 280mg
130%
Threonine:
2769mg of 1,050mg
264%
Isoleucine:
3165mg of 1,400mg
226%
Leucine:
5583mg of 2,730mg
205%
Lysine:
5928mg of 2,100mg
282%
Methionine:
1842mg of 1,050mg
175%
Phenylalanine:
2793mg of 1,750mg
160%
Valine:
3516mg of 1,820mg
193%
Histidine:
2325mg of 700mg
332%
Fat type information
Saturated fat:
6.1 g
Monounsaturated fat:
7.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.41 g
All nutrients for Ground beef per 100g
| Nutrient | Value | DV% | In TOP % of foods | Comparison |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0% | 62% | |
| Calories | 241kcal | 12% | 39% |
5.1 times more than Orange
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| Protein | 24g | 57% | 15% |
8.5 times more than Broccoli
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| Fats | 15g | 24% | 22% |
2.2 times less than Cheese
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
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| Net carbs | 0g | N/A | 75% |
N/A
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| Carbs | 0g | 0% | 100% |
N/A
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| Cholesterol | 88mg | 29% | 16% |
4.2 times less than Egg
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| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
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| Magnesium | 17mg | 4% | 68% |
8.2 times less than Almonds
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| Calcium | 33mg | 3% | 42% |
3.8 times less than Milk
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| Potassium | 241mg | 7% | 50% |
1.6 times more than Cucumber
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| Iron | 2.3mg | 28% | 32% |
1.1 times less than Beef broiled
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| Sugar | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
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| Fiber | 0g | 0% | 100% |
N/A
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| Copper | 0.08mg | 9% | 64% |
1.8 times less than Shiitake
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| Zinc | 5.8mg | 53% | 15% |
1.1 times less than Beef broiled
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| Phosphorus | 166mg | 24% | 48% |
1.1 times less than Chicken meat
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| Sodium | 73mg | 3% | 56% |
6.7 times less than White bread
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| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 1% | 84% |
12.2 times less than Kiwi
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| Selenium | 19µg | 35% | 48% | |
| Manganese | 0.01mg | 0% | 93% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 4% | 71% |
5.2 times less than Pea raw
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.17mg | 13% | 53% |
1.3 times more than Avocado
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| Vitamin B3 | 4mg | 25% | 41% |
2.4 times less than Turkey meat
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.51mg | 10% | 58% |
2.2 times less than Sunflower seeds
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.31mg | 24% | 39% |
2.6 times more than Oats
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.5µg | 104% | 27% |
3.6 times more than Pork
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| Vitamin K | 2.9µg | 2% | 61% |
35 times less than Broccoli
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| Trans fat | 1.2g | N/A | 45% |
12.7 times less than Margarine
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| Folate | 7µg | 2% | 72% |
8.7 times less than Brussels sprouts
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| Saturated fat | 6.1g | 30% | 21% |
Equal to Beef broiled
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| Choline | 73mg | 13% | 58% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.3g | N/A | 22% |
1.3 times less than Avocado
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.41g | N/A | 66% |
115.6 times less than Walnut
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| Tryptophan | 0.12mg | 0% | 76% |
2.5 times less than Chicken meat
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| Threonine | 0.92mg | 0% | 60% |
1.3 times more than Beef broiled
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| Isoleucine | 1.1mg | 0% | 57% |
1.2 times more than Salmon raw
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| Leucine | 1.9mg | 0% | 56% |
1.3 times less than Tuna Bluefin
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| Lysine | 2mg | 0% | 56% |
4.4 times more than Tofu
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| Methionine | 0.61mg | 0% | 57% |
6.4 times more than Quinoa
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| Phenylalanine | 0.93mg | 0% | 57% |
1.4 times more than Egg
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| Valine | 1.2mg | 0% | 56% |
1.7 times less than Soybean raw
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| Histidine | 0.78mg | 0% | 55% |
Equal to Turkey meat
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| Caffeine | 0mg | 0% | 100% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
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| 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*
24%
Total Fat
15g
28%
Saturated Fat 6.1g
0
Trans Fat
0g
29%
Cholesterol 88mg
3.2%
Sodium 73mg
0
Total Carbohydrate
0g
0
Dietary Fiber
0g
Total Sugars 0g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein
24g
Vitamin D
2mcg
0.25%
Calcium
33mg
3.3%
Iron
2.3mg
28%
Potassium
241mg
7.1%
*
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
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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
Low in Cholesterol
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Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
Source
No Trans 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 Saturated Fats
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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
Low in Sugars
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References
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