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Calories in Ground Beef

Ground Beef has 272 kcal per 100 g. 1 patty (85 g) has about 231 kcal.

Minced beef; values are for cooked 80/20 ground beef. Nutrition values below are estimates per 100g and can help you track calories and macros.

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NutrientPer 100g
Calories272 kcal
Protein25.9 g
Fat17.9 g
Carbs0.0 g
Fiber0.0 g
Sugar0.0 g

Nutrition by grams

Typical portions
Calories
272 kcal
Protein
25.9 g
Fat
17.9 g
Carbs
0.0 g

Calories in typical portions

PortionWeightCaloriesProtein
100 g100 g272 kcal25.9 g
1 patty85 g231 kcal22 g
1 serving150 g408 kcal38.9 g

Tips for tracking ground beef

  • The fat percentage matters most: 95% lean ground beef has roughly a third fewer calories than 80/20.
  • Pouring off the fat after browning removes some of the calories, but log the meat as cooked to stay accurate.

How long it takes to burn 231 kcal (1 patty)

  • Walking

    54 min

  • Cycling

    28 min

  • Running

    19 min

Rough estimates for a 70 kg adult at a steady pace.

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FAQ

How many calories are in ground beef?
Ground Beef has about 272 calories per 100g.
How many calories are in a typical portion of ground beef?
A typical portion (1 patty, 85 g) has about 231 kcal and 22 g of protein.
Is ground beef high in protein?
Ground Beef provides around 25.9g of protein per 100g.
Can I use this for meal tracking?
Yes. Use these nutrition estimates to log meals and compare your daily calorie and macro totals.

Nutrition data: USDA FoodData Central. Values are averages; brands and preparation can differ.

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