Calories in Ground beef

Data reviewed 2026-09-08 against USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy).

A 100 g serving of ground beef has about 204 kcal, with 25.2 g of protein, 0 g of carbohydrate (0 g of that fibre) and 10.7 g of fat. The table below gives the full breakdown and the most common portion sizes.

Nutrition per 100 g

NutrientPer 100 g
Calories204 kcal
Protein25.2 g
Carbohydrate0 g
Fibre0 g
Sugars0 g
Fat10.7 g
Saturated fat4.2 g
Sodium75 mg
Cholesterol84 mg

Common portions

PortionWeightCalories
oz28.3 g58 kcal

Log ground beef in a recipe

To see how ground beef affects a whole dish, drop it into the recipe calorie calculator with the rest of your ingredients — it totals calories, protein, carbs and net carbs for the recipe, per serving and per 100 g. The methodology shows the exact arithmetic.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in ground beef?

About 204 kcal per 100 g. Portion calories depend on how much you use — see the portions table above for common amounts.

How much protein is in ground beef?

Ground beef has roughly 25.2 g of protein per 100 g.

Is ground beef keto-friendly?

Its net carbs are about 0 g per 100 g (total carbs 0 g minus 0 g fibre). Whether it fits your day depends on portion size and your carb target.

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