Ground Beef Nutrition Facts

Ground Beef, per 3 oz cooked (85 g), contains 218 calories, 21.9 g of protein, 0 g of carbohydrates, and 13.9 g of fat.

Ground Beef Nutrition Facts

Per 3 oz cooked (85 g)

Calories218
Protein21.9 g44%
Total carbohydrate0 g0%
Sugars0 g
Dietary fiber0 g0%
Total fat13.9 g18%
Sodium76 mg3%
Potassium270 mg6%

That is roughly 256 calories per 100 g. The %DV column shows how much one serving contributes to the daily reference intake for a 2,000-calorie diet.

High in protein

About ground beef

Ground Beef is a protein- and iron-rich red meat whose calories depend heavily on lean-to-fat ratio. A 3 oz cooked (85 g) serving supplies 218 calories and 21.9 g of protein. The figures below are per common serving; totals shift with portion size, cooking method, cut, and brand, so treat them as a reliable reference rather than an exact label for a specific product.

Common questions

How many calories are in cooked 85% lean ground beef?

Ground Beef has about 218 calories per 3 oz cooked (85 g) — roughly 256 calories per 100 g.

How much protein is in cooked 85% lean ground beef?

Ground Beef provides about 21.9 g of protein per 3 oz cooked (85 g), which is 44% of the daily reference value.

How many carbs are in cooked 85% lean ground beef?

A 3 oz cooked (85 g) serving has about 0 g of total carbohydrate, including 0 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.

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Reference values are per common serving, based on USDA FoodData Central. %DV uses FDA Daily Values for a 2,000-calorie diet. Actual values vary with preparation, cut, and brand.