Food guide

Regular Ground Beef

80% lean minced beef, broiled: more fat and flavour than extra-lean mince, still a protein staple.

Meat & PoultryProtein-Rich

Regular Ground Beef, a nutrient-dense meat & poultry food, photographed on a plain linen surface

Nutrition per 100 g

Standardised to 100 g of regular ground beef for fair comparison. Typical serving: 100 g broiled — 270 kcal per 100 g serving.

Nutrition information for Regular Ground Beef
Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (100 g)	Per 100 kcal
Energy	270 kcal	270 kcal	100 kcal
Protein	25.8 g	25.8 g	9.6 g
Carbohydrate	0 g	0 g	0 g
Fat	17.8 g	17.8 g	6.6 g
Fibre	0 g	0 g	0 g

Figures are typical values and vary with variety, preparation and brand.

Micronutrients

Vitamins and minerals per 100 g of regular ground beef, with a typical serving and FDA Daily Value for adults.

Micronutrients for Regular Ground Beef
Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (100 g)	% DV
Vitamins
Vitamin A	3 µg	3 µg	<1%
Vitamin C	0 mg	0 mg	0%
Vitamin D	0.05 µg	0.05 µg	<1%
Vitamin E	0.12 mg	0.12 mg	<1%
Vitamin K	1.6 µg	1.6 µg	1%
Thiamin	0.047 mg	0.047 mg	4%
Riboflavin	0.18 mg	0.18 mg	14%
Niacin	5.1 mg	5.1 mg	32%
Vitamin B6	0.37 mg	0.37 mg	22%
Folate	10 µg	10 µg	3%
Vitamin B12	2.7 µg	2.7 µg	113%
Pantothenic acid	0.66 mg	0.66 mg	13%
Choline	80.8 mg	80.8 mg	15%
Minerals
Calcium	24 mg	24 mg	2%
Iron	2.5 mg	2.5 mg	14%
Magnesium	20 mg	20 mg	5%
Phosphorus	194 mg	194 mg	16%
Potassium	304 mg	304 mg	6%
Sodium	75 mg	75 mg	3%
Zinc	6.3 mg	6.3 mg	57%
Selenium	21.5 µg	21.5 µg	39%
Copper	0.08 mg	0.08 mg	9%
Manganese	0.011 mg	0.011 mg	<1%

Source: USDA FoodData Central — Beef, ground, 80% lean meat / 20% fat, patty, cooked, broiled

% DV uses FDA Daily Values for adults. Nutrients that USDA does not report for this entry are omitted. Values vary with variety, preparation and brand.

Why eat regular ground beef?

A concentrated protein food for the calories it costs.
80% lean minced beef, broiled: more fat and flavour than extra-lean mince, still a protein staple.

How to include it

Cook to a safe temperature and serve with vegetables or a whole grain.
Typical pairing ideas: Onion, Tomato, Beans.

Things to consider

Preparation and added fat, salt or sugar change the numbers more than the raw food does.

Educational content. This article is for general information and is not medical advice. Speak to a qualified health professional about your individual circumstances.