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Meat & Poultry

Ground beef (cooked) nutrition facts

Per 3 oz · 85 g

Calories
204
10%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    21g
    43% of calories
  • Carbs
    0.5g
    1% of calories
  • Fat
    12g
    56% of calories
Portion
  • ✓ Protein-dense
  • ✓ Keto-friendly
  • ✓ Low sodium
  • ✓ Sugar free

At a glance

One serving of Ground beef (cooked) (3 oz, 85 g) has 204 calories, with 21 g of protein, 0.5 g of carbohydrates and 12 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (56% of calories). It is high in protein (43% DV), niacin (30% DV) and Vitamin B6 (25% DV). Keep an eye on saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 24% and 24% of the daily value.

Per 100 g
240cal
medium energy density
Protein per 100 cal
10g
Net carbs
1g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
0g
0 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Protein43%
  • Niacin30%
  • Vitamin B625%
  • Vitamin B1297%
  • Iron28%
  • Phosphorus26%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Riboflavin (B2)12%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

  • Saturated fat24%
  • Cholesterol24%

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 3 oz (85 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A6 μg
1%
Vitamin C0 mg
0%
Vitamin D0.2 μg
1%
Vitamin E0.4 mg
2%
Vitamin K1 μg
1%
Thiamine0 mg
3%
Riboflavin (B2)0.2 mg
12%
Niacin5 mg
30%
Vitamin B60.3 mg
25%
Vitamin B122 μg
97%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium21 mg
2%
Iron2 mg
28%
Potassium300 mg
6%
Magnesium19 mg
4%
Phosphorus181 mg
26%
Zinc5 mg
48%
Full breakdown · 2 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Monounsaturated fats5 g—
Polyunsaturated fats0.4 g—

How it compares

Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.

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Burning 204 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

  • 39min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 24min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 17min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 29min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Ground beef (cooked)?

One serving of Ground beef (cooked) (3 oz) has 204 calories, which works out to 240 calories per 100 g. That is about 10% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Ground beef (cooked) high in protein?

Yes. It has 21 g of protein per serving, and 43% of its calories come from protein (10 g of protein per 100 calories).

Is Ground beef (cooked) keto-friendly?

It can fit a ketogenic diet: 1 g of net carbs per serving, with carbs making up 1% of calories.

How much sodium is in Ground beef (cooked)?

72 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).

How much sugar is in Ground beef (cooked)?

0 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

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