Beef, Ground
Beef, Ground belongs to the meat & poultry category of our catalog. A 100 g serving provides 243 kcal with 17.5 g of protein, 19.4 g of fat, 0 g of carbohydrate. Its strongest contribution is protein — 35% of the Daily Value per 100 g (see the high protein foods: the best sources to eat guide). Related entries in the same group include Beef, Ground and Beef, Heart, or jump to the full food catalog.
Calorie & macro balance
Share of calories from each macronutrient (per 100 g).
- Protein28.6%17.5 g
- Fat71.4%19.4 g
- Carbs0%0 g
What this food is high in
Shown as percent of the Daily Value per 100 g. Tap a ring to explore that nutrient across all foods.
Full nutrition facts (per 100 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | % DV* |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | ||
| Calories | 242.6 kcal | 12% |
| Macronutrients | ||
| Protein | 17.5 g | 35% |
| Total Fat | 19.4 g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 6.8 g | 34% |
| Carbohydrate | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber | — | |
| Total Sugars | — | |
| Minerals | ||
| Sodium | 54.9 mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 273.3 mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 6.9 mg | <1% |
| Iron | 2 mg | 11% |
| Magnesium | 16.4 mg | 4% |
| Vitamins | ||
| Vitamin C | — | |
| Vitamin A | — | |
| Vitamin D | — | |
| Other | ||
| Cholesterol | 67.7 mg | 23% |
* Percent of the Daily Value (based on a 2,000 kcal diet).
Data source: USDA FoodData Central. Values are per 100 g of edible portion and are reference figures — they vary by variety, preparation and brand. Last updated: 2026-04-30.
Frequently asked questions
- How many calories are in Beef, Ground?
- A 100 g serving of Beef, Ground has 243 kcal. The calories in your portion depend on its weight and how it is prepared.
- How much protein is in Beef, Ground?
- Per 100 g there are 17.5 g of protein — about 35% of the Daily Value (50 g).
- How much fat and carbs are in Beef, Ground?
- Per 100 g there are 19.4 g of fat and 0 g of carbohydrate.
- What nutrients is Beef, Ground high in?
- Per 100 g it notably contributes to your Daily Value for: Protein (35% DV), Iron (11% DV).
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