Beef, Ground
Beef, Ground belongs to the meat & poultry category of our catalog. A 100 g serving provides 256 kcal with 27.7 g of protein, 15.3 g of fat, 0 g of carbohydrate. Its strongest contribution is protein — 55% 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, Ground, or jump to the full food catalog.
Calorie & macro balance
Share of calories from each macronutrient (per 100 g).
- Protein44.6%27.7 g
- Fat55.4%15.3 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 | 256 kcal | 13% |
| Macronutrients | ||
| Protein | 27.7 g | 55% |
| Total Fat | 15.3 g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 5.8 g | 29% |
| Carbohydrate | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Total Sugars | 0 g | 0% |
| Minerals | ||
| Sodium | 89 mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 407 mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 22 mg | 2% |
| Iron | 2.9 mg | 16% |
| Magnesium | 25 mg | 6% |
| Vitamins | ||
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 3 mcg | <1% |
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg | 0% |
| Other | ||
| Cholesterol | 89 mg | 30% |
* 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 256 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 27.7 g of protein — about 55% of the Daily Value (50 g).
- How much fat and carbs are in Beef, Ground?
- Per 100 g there are 15.3 g of fat and 0 g of carbohydrate, including 0 g of fiber.
- What nutrients is Beef, Ground high in?
- Per 100 g it notably contributes to your Daily Value for: Protein (55% DV), Iron (16% DV).
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