Ground beef, 85% lean, raw: calories and nutrition facts
Values per 100 g (3.5 oz) of edible portion, according to the USDA.
Summary per 100 g
| Nutrient | Per 100 g (3.5 oz) | Per 4 oz (113 g) | % DV* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 215 cal | 243 cal | 12% |
| Total Fat | 15.0 g | 17.0 g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 5.7 g | 6.5 g | 32% |
| Trans Fat | 0.9 g | 1.0 g | |
| Cholesterol | 68 mg | 77 mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 66 mg | 75 mg | 3% |
| Total Carbohydrate | 0.0 g | 0.0 g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0.0 g | 0% |
| Total Sugars | 0.0 g | 0.0 g | |
| Protein | 18.6 g | 21.0 g | 42% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 µg | 0.1 µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 15 mg | 17 mg | 1% |
| Iron | 2.1 mg | 2.4 mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 295 mg | 333 mg | 7% |
Full nutrition table
| Nutrient | Per 100 g (3.5 oz) | Per 4 oz (113 g) | % DV* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 215 cal | 243 cal | 12% |
| Energy (kJ) | 898 kJ | 1,015 kJ | |
| Water | 65.7 % | 74.2 % |
| Nutrient | Per 100 g (3.5 oz) | Per 4 oz (113 g) | % DV* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 15.0 g | 17.0 g | 22% |
| Total Carbohydrate | 0.0 g | 0.0 g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0.0 g | 0% |
| Total Sugars | 0.0 g | 0.0 g | |
| Protein | 18.6 g | 21.0 g | 42% |
| Nutrient | Per 100 g (3.5 oz) | Per 4 oz (113 g) | % DV* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturated Fat | 5.7 g | 6.5 g | 32% |
| Trans Fat | 0.9 g | 1.0 g | |
| Cholesterol | 68 mg | 77 mg | 26% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6.5 g | 7.3 g | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 g | 0.5 g | |
| Butyric acid (4:0) | 0.00 g | 0.00 g | |
| Caproic acid (6:0) | 0.00 g | 0.00 g | |
| Caprylic acid (8:0) | 0.00 g | 0.00 g | |
| Capric acid (10:0) | 0.00 g | 0.00 g | |
| Lauric acid (12:0) | 0.01 g | 0.01 g | |
| Myristic acid (14:0) | 0.43 g | 0.49 g | |
| Palmitic acid (16:0) | 3.20 g | 3.62 g | |
| Stearic acid (18:0) | 1.82 g | 2.06 g | |
| Palmitoleic acid (16:1) | 0.53 g | 0.60 g | |
| Oleic acid (18:1) | 5.75 g | 6.50 g | |
| Gadoleic acid (20:1) | 0.05 g | 0.06 g | |
| Erucic acid (22:1) | 0.00 g | 0.00 g | |
| Linoleic acid (18:2) | 0.33 g | 0.37 g | |
| Linolenic acid (18:3) | 0.05 g | 0.06 g | |
| Stearidonic acid (18:4) | 0.00 g | 0.00 g | |
| Arachidonic acid (20:4) | 0.03 g | 0.04 g | |
| EPA (20:5 n-3) | 0.00 g | 0.00 g | |
| DPA (22:5 n-3) | 0.01 g | 0.01 g | |
| DHA (22:6 n-3) | 0.00 g | 0.00 g |
| Nutrient | Per 100 g (3.5 oz) | Per 4 oz (113 g) | % DV* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 66 mg | 75 mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 15 mg | 17 mg | 1% |
| Iron | 2.1 mg | 2.4 mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 295 mg | 333 mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 18 mg | 20 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 171 mg | 193 mg | 15% |
| Zinc | 4.5 mg | 5.1 mg | 46% |
| Copper | 0.07 mg | 0.08 mg | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.01 mg | 0.01 mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 15.8 µg | 17.9 µg | 32% |
| Nutrient | Per 100 g (3.5 oz) | Per 4 oz (113 g) | % DV* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin D | 0.1 µg | 0.1 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 4 µg | 5 µg | 1% |
| Retinol | 4 µg | 5 µg | |
| Vitamin C | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.17 mg | 0.19 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 1.3 µg | 1.5 µg | 1% |
| Thiamin (vitamin B1) | 0.04 mg | 0.05 mg | 4% |
| Riboflavin (vitamin B2) | 0.15 mg | 0.17 mg | 13% |
| Niacin (vitamin B3) | 4.6 mg | 5.3 mg | 33% |
| Pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) | 0.55 mg | 0.62 mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.35 mg | 0.39 mg | 23% |
| Folate (DFE) | 6 µg | 7 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.17 µg | 2.45 µg | 102% |
| Choline | 61 mg | 69 mg | 13% |
| Nutrient | Per 100 g (3.5 oz) | Per 4 oz (113 g) | % DV* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ash | 0.91 g | 1.03 g | |
| Alcohol (ethyl) | 0.0 g | 0.0 g | |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | 0 mg |
*DV = Daily Value, the FDA reference amount for adults (2,000 calories a day). It is not your personal need.
Values are for the edible portion, without peel, bone or pit. The weight on your scale may include those parts.
Averages from analyzed samples and published sources. The food in front of you may vary.
Raw or cooked?
100 g of Ground beef, 85% lean, raw and 100 g of Ground beef, 85% lean / 15% fat, loaf, baked don't have the same calories, because cooking changes the amount of water. Pick the line that matches the state you weighed the food in.
Ground beef, 85% lean, raw: 215 cal. Ground beef, 85% lean / 15% fat, loaf, baked: 240 cal. Values per 100 g.
(roasted or baked) Meat, fish and eggs lose water when cooked (and some fat melts away), so 100 g cooked has more calories and protein than 100 g raw. There is no reliable yield factor in the USDA data for this case. Per 100 g: 215 kcal raw and 240 kcal roasted or baked. (broiled or grilled) Meat, fish and eggs lose water when cooked (and some fat melts away), so 100 g cooked has more calories and protein than 100 g raw. There is no reliable yield factor in the USDA data for this case. Per 100 g: 215 kcal raw and 250 kcal broiled or grilled. (pan-broiled) Meat, fish and eggs lose water when cooked (and some fat melts away), so 100 g cooked has more calories and protein than 100 g raw. There is no reliable yield factor in the USDA data for this case. Per 100 g: 215 kcal raw and 232 kcal pan-broiled.
Questions about Ground beef, 85% lean, raw
How many calories are in Ground beef, 85% lean, raw?
Ground beef, 85% lean, raw has 215 calories per 100 g (3.5 oz), according to the USDA. In 4 oz (113 g), that is 243 calories.
What is the difference between Ground beef, 85% lean, raw and Ground beef, 85% lean / 15% fat, loaf, baked?
Ground beef, 85% lean, raw has 215 cal per 100 g and Ground beef, 85% lean / 15% fat, loaf, baked has 240 cal. The difference comes mostly from water: cooking adds or removes water, so the same weight carries different calories.
Where do the values for Ground beef, 85% lean, raw come from?
From the USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy dataset (final release, April 2018). The values are averages compiled from laboratory analyses, published literature and calculations.
Do the values apply to the brand I buy?
Not necessarily. These are averages for generic foods. For packaged products, go by the label.
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Data source
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (final release, April 2018). FDC ID 171796: “Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, raw (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)”.
Data version: usdasr2018-b6d8398e.